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Reviews: The Musical Hype

Ah, welcome to the reviews on The Musical Hype! Albums, EPs, and songs [singles + tracks] of various styles are evaluated here – we don’t discriminate! All reviews are also available on the home page. Both album and song reviews are assigned a star rating on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review.

5 out of 5 stars = Masterpiece 🤩

4.5 out of 5 stars = Near Masterpiece 🤩

4 out of 5 stars = Excellent 😀

3.5 out of 5 stars = Very Good 😀

3 out of 5 stars = Average / Good 🙂 👌

2.5 out of 5 stars = Below Average… it’s giving sus  😏 😑 🫤

2 out of 5 stars = Mediocre 👎 😡

1.5 out of 5 stars, 1 out of 5 stars, 0.5 out of 5 stars, 0 out of 5 stars = BAD… 🤬


~ Album Reviews 💿 ~

Album reviews tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS 💎 – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. It should not come as a surprise to see the analysis run > 1000 words.


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Jonas Brothers, The Album | Album Review 💿

Jonas Brothers’ The Album is better than expected. Still, the album lacks cohesiveness and doesn’t really move the needle in the band’s career.

Jack Harlow, Jackman. | Album Review 💿

Although imperfect, Jackman. finds Grammy-nominated rapper Jack Harlow showing artistic growth – taking a step in the right direction.

Ryan Beatty, Calico | Album Review 💿

With the release of his third studio, Calico, alternative pop singer/songwriter Ryan Beatty releases arguably his best work to date.

Smokey Robinson, Gasms | Album Review 💿

Iconic Motown singer/songwriter Smokey Robinson delivers an enjoyable album with Gasms, his first LP in nine years.

JORDY, BOY | Album Review 💿

Los Angeles-based pop singer/songwriter JORDY gets personal on his short but sweet and relatable sophomore album, BOY.

Cub Sport, Jesus At The Gay Bar | Album Review 💿

Australian indie-pop collective Cub Sport shine on their fifth album, the boldly titled, authentic and honest, Jesus At The Gay Bar.

Tyler, The Creator, CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale | Album Review 💿

After winning a second Grammy CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST, Tyler, The Creator returns with the must-hear deluxe, CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale.

Chlöe, In Pieces | Album Review 💿

Chlöe has some solid, enjoyable moments on her debut solo album, In Pieces, though it falls short of being a game changing contemporary R&B LP.

Lana Del Rey, Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd | Album Review 💿

Lana Del Rey showcases incredibly artistry and authenticity on her excellent ninth album, Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd.

Whitney Houston, I Go To The Rock | Album Review 💿

The legacy of Whitney Houston endures on her posthumous, gospel music compilation, I Go To The Rock: the Gospel Music of Whitney Houston.

~ Song Reviews 🎵 ~

Song Reviews on the site tend to follow a format that includes an intro paragraph with background information, a body, comprised of at least one paragraph of analysis, and a concluding paragraph (older reviews) or statement (more recent reviews) that ‘put a cap’ on things. Song reviews generally run a minimum of 250 words with many running > 300 words.


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Paul McCartney, Days We Left Behind | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Paul McCartney delivers the goods, as he has throughout his legendary career, on “Days We Left Behind,” the promo single from The Boys of Dungeon Lane.

John Summit & The Chainsmokers, ALL THE TIME | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ John Summit, The Chainsmokers, and Ilsey put in serious work on the electrifying, fun, and vibe-filled single, “ALL THE TIME.”

ZAYN, Sideways | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nobody is looking at pop singer-songwriter ZAYN sideways, given the excellence of “Sideways,” a second incredible single from his fifth album, KONNOKOL.

Isaia Huron, this girl wants everything | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Isaia Huron drops an enjoyable, well-rounded neo-soul single with “this girl wants everything.”

Cody Simpson, Baby Blue | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Following a six-year hiatus, Australian pop singer-songwriter Cody Simpson makes an electrifying return with the exuberant “Baby Blue.”

Conan Gray, The Best | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pop singer-songwriter Conan Gray ate and left no crumbs on “The Best,” a song that appears on the deluxe edition of his album, Wishbone.

Durand Bernarr & James Fauntleroy, Wild Ride | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Grammy-winning R&B artist Durand Bernarr and James Fauntleroy take listeners on an exhilarating listening experience with “Wild Ride.”

Ruel, Don’t Say That | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pop singer-songwriter Ruel shines on “Don’t Say That,” a promo single from the Aussie’s 2026 album, Kicking My Feet & Screaming.

ETHAN, Everything u need | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Handsome and talented New Zealand singer-songwriter ETHAN drops another sensational pop/R&B bop with “Everything u need.”

Yeat & King Kylie, Let King Tonka Talk | Song Review

⭐️⭐️ Rappers Yeat and King Kylie (Kylie Jenner) miss the mark on the dumb, substance-less, oddly titled single, “Let King Tonka Talk.”

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