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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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Adam Lambert, High Drama | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated pop/rock artist Adam Lambert delivers an engaging fifth studio album with High Drama, which is comprised entirely of covers.

P!nk, TRUSTFALL | Album Review 💿

Well into her career, the ultra-consistent, pop superstar, P!nk, impresses once more on her ninth studio album, TRUSTFALL.

Paramore, This Is Why | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning band Paramore make a compelling return with their sixth studio album, This Is Why following a six-year hiatus.

Voodoo Rays, Empire | Album Review 💿

As demonstrated by their album, 'Empire,' Voodoo Rays have the indie spark pouring through their veins! Read the full review here on The Musical Hype.

Ava Max, Diamonds & Dancefloors | Album Review 💿

Pop artist Ava Max outdoes herself on her utterly consistent, dance-driven sophomore album, Diamonds & Dancefloors.

Sam Smith, Gloria | Album Review 💿

Decorated pop superstar Sam Smith delivers a brief but enjoyable, totally well-rounded fourth studio album with Gloria.

HARDY, the mockingbird & THE CROW | Album Review 💿

HARDY delivers an entertaining, often unapologetic country effort with his 2023 LP, the mockingbird & THE CROW.

Måneskin, RUSH! | Album Review 💿

Unleashing their international debut LP, and third LP overall, Måneskin delivers an enjoyable, crowd-pleasing album with RUSH!.

Ice Spice, Like..? | Album Review 💿

After earning traction with her single, “Munch (Feelin’ U),” Bronx rapper Ice Spice shows ample potential and upside on her brief, debut EP, Like..?.

Joesef, Permanent Damage | Album Review 💿

Queer Scottish, soul-pop musician Joesef delivers an authentic, emotional, and truly exceptional debut album with Permanent Damage. 

~ 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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Kelsea Ballerini, I Sit In Parks | Song Review

Grammy-nominated country singer-songwriter Kelsea Ballerini shines on her short but sweet, and reflective single, “I Sit In Parks.”

Kehlani, Out The Window | Song Review

Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani continues her upward trajectory on her expressive, repentant ballad, “Out The Window.”

Katy Perry, bandaids | Song Review

After the substantial ‘L’ that was 143 (as well as the all-female rocket launch), things are looking up for Katy Perry on her respectable single, “bandaids.”

Joji, Past Won’t Leave My Bed | Song Review

Joji’s haunted heartbreak is the listener’s pleasure on “Past Won’t Leave My Bed,” the third single from his fourth album, Piss in the Wind.

Sexyy Red, For No Reason | Song Review

Bold St. Louis rapper Sexyy Red keeps things raunchy, unapologetic, and unhinged on her single “For No Reason” without moving the needle or showing more range.

Foo Fighters, Asking For A Friend | Song Review

Dave Grohl and his Grammy-winning rock band, Foo Fighters, bring it on their hard-rocking second single of 2025, “Asking For A Friend.” ave your promises until we meet again / You ...

Jessie Murph, I’m Not There For You | Song Review

Pop singer/songwriter Jessie Murph brings mad energy and attitude to her short but sweet and potent single, “I’m Not There For You.”

Megan Thee Stallion, LOVER GIRL | Song Review

Megan Thee Stallion remains bold, fearless, and unapologetic on her sexed-up, R&B-sampling, southern rap single, “LOVER GIRL.”

5 Seconds of Summer, Boyband | Song Review

On their entertaining single, “Boyband,” 5 Seconds of Summer embrace being their characterization: a boy band!

Charlie Puth, Changes | Song Review

Grammy-nominated pop singer, songwriter, and producer Charlie Puth doesn’t reinvent pop with his single “Changes,” but it is enjoyable and respectable.

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