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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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Pusha T, Daytona | Album Review

Pusha T returns in a big way with his third studio album ‘Daytona’, despite the fact that the set is comprised of just seven tracks and runs only 21 minutes long. 

Jessie J, R.O.S.E. (Obsessions) | Album Review

Jessie J details her ‘obsessions’ on ‘R.O.S.E. (Obsessions),’ the second of four four-song EPs that comprise her fourth studio album, ‘R.O.S.E.’

A$AP Rocky, Testing | Album Review 💿

Truly a ‘test,’ A$AP Rocky delivers some great moments as well as many overambitious and arduous ones on his third studio album, ‘Testing.’

Jessie J, R.O.S.E. (Realisations) | Album Review

Jessie J gets personal on ‘R.O.S.E. (Realisations),’ the first of four four-song EPs that comprise her fourth studio album, ‘R.O.S.E.’

Shawn Mendes, Shawn Mendes | Album Review

Shawn Mendes, who is merely 19 years old, continues to mature as an artist on his enjoyable and well-rounded, self-titled third studio album.

Trent Harmon, You Got ‘Em All | Album Review

Trent Harmon releases his long-awaited, full-length debut album, You Got ‘Em Alltwo years after winning the 15thseason of American Idol.

James Bay, Electric Light | Album Review

Following divisive promo single “Wild Love,” Grammy-nominated British artist James Bay ends up exceeding expectations on his intriguing sophomore LP, ‘Electric Light.’

KYLE, Light of Mine | Album Review

California rapper KYLE shows incredible potential on his full-length, major label debut album, ‘Light of Mine.’ It’s not without flaw, but there’s plenty to like.

Arctic Monkeys, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino | Album Review 💿

British alternative rock darlings Arctic Monkeys return in conceptual, experimental, and quirky mode on their sixth studio album, ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino.’

Charlie Puth, Voicenotes | Album Review

Charlie Puth delivers an enjoyable sophomore album with 'Voicenotes' that features songs that are ‘true to self’ and play to his artistic and musical strengths.

~ 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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JVKE, lavender | Song Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter JVKE taps R&B singer/songwriter Pink Sweat$ for the assist on “lavender,” a calm, romantic addition to any playlist.

Latto, Sunday Service | Song Review 🎵

Female rap beef continues to be all the rage in 2024, and Latto offers up her diss track, “Sunday Service,” to her nemesis, Ice Spice.

Kacey Musgraves, Deeper Well | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning country musician Kacey Musgraves provides deep reflection on “Deeper Well,” the title track and promo single from her sixth studio LP.

Jxckson, Time Waits for No One | Song Review 🎵

Fearless Austin, Texas pop artist Jxckson brings the heat on his dark, synth-pop single, “Time Waits for No One” produced by Boy Sim.

Don Toliver, Bandit | Song Review 🎵

With an assist from Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) via sample, rapper/singer Don Toliver delivers a brief but entertaining rap single with “Bandit.”

Billy Joel, Turn the Lights Back On | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning musical icon Billy Joel makes an epic return with his first new song in 17 years, “Turn the Lights Back On.”

Ayra Starr, Commas | Song Review 🎵

Ascending Nigerian singer Ayra Starr sounds utterly sublime on her enjoyable and infectious Afro-beat single, “Commas.”

That Mexican OT & DaBaby, Point Em Out | Song Review 🎵

Ascending rapper That Mexican OT and Grammy-nominated rapper, DaBaby, joint forces for a brief but potent banger, “Point Em Out.”

Usher & Pheelz, Ruin | Song Review 🎵

Usher, collaborating with Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer Pheelz, delivers a chill and enjoyable single with “Ruin.”

Paul Russell, Say Cheese | Song Review 🎵

Rapper and singer Paul Russell delivers another infectious pop bop with his first single of 2024, “Say Cheese.”

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