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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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Sia, Everyday is Christmas | Album Review

Australian pop singer-songwriter extraordinaire Sia delivers an enjoyable album of original Christmas songs on ‘Everday is Christmas.’  

Big K.R.I.T., 4eva is a Mighty Long Time | Album Review

Underrated, old-school Mississippi rapper-producer drops an impressive third studio album, double album ‘4eva is a Mighty Long Time.’

Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, The Rest of Our Life | Album Review

Country vets Tim McGraw and Faith Hill join forces musically for collaborative album ‘The Rest of Our Life.’  Ultimately, it’s enjoyable and well-rounded.

Walk the Moon, What If Nothing | Album Review 💿

Ohio alternative band Walk the Moon returns in top-notch form on their highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘What If Nothing.’

Taylor Swift, Reputation | Album Review 💿

After receiving a lukewarm reception towards the promo singles, Taylor Swift exceeds expectations on her sixth studio album, ‘Reputation.’

Blake Shelton, Texoma Shore | Album Review

Blake Shelton returns with a consistent, enjoyable studio album with ‘Texoma Shore.’ His voice and personality shines through.

Grace VanderWaal, Just the Beginning | Album Review

13-year old singer-songwriter Grace VanderWaal delivers a fine debut LP with ‘Just the Beginning.’ The America’s Got Talent winner showcases her artistry.

Syleena Johnson, Rebirth of Soul | Album Review

R&B veteran Syleena Johnson returns more soulful than ever on her latest studio album, ‘Rebirth of Soul.’

21 Savage, Offset & Metro Boomin, Without Warning | Album Review

Rappers 21 Savage and Offset, with Metro Boomin behind the boards, collaborate on a hot, surprise mixtape, ‘Without Warning.’

Maroon 5, Red Pill Blues | Album Review 💿

Maroon 5 fully embrace the modern pop script on ‘Red Pill Blues.’ Despite a so-so promo campaign, the album ends is ‘better than expected.’

~ 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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Diplo & HUGEL, Stay High | Song Review 🎵

DJ/producers Diplo and HUGEL tap London-based singer/songwriter Julia Church for the assist on the ‘high’ flying single, “Stay High.”

Gucci Mane, Cold | Song Review 🎵

Gucci Mane taps producer Mike WiLL Made-It, and fellow rapper, B.G. for the ice 🧊 cold 🥶 rap banger, “Cold.”

Jacob Collier, Witness Me | Song Review 🎵

Jacob Collier collaborates with a star-studded crew comprised of Shawn Mendes, Stormzy, and Kirk Franklin on the uplifting single, “Witness Me.”

Luh Tyler, Change My Wayz | Song Review 🎵

He’s young, but Gen-Z rapper Luh Tyler exudes no shortage of confidence on his brief but pleasant single, “Change My Wayz.”

Sexyy Red, Free My N***a | Song Review 🎵

The always bold and unapologetic Sexyy Red remains true to self on her single, “Free My N***a,” where she implores the release of her man from prison.

Björk & ROSALÍA, Oral | Song Review 🎵

Iconic Icelandic singer/songwriter Björk collaborates with Grammy-winning, Spanish standout, ROSALÍA on a marvelous single, “Oral.”

Surfaces, Baby Blue | Song Review 🎵

Pop duo Surfaces maintain good vibes with their short but sweet single, “Baby Blue,” sure to keep summer alive and well into winter.

JORDY, things change | Song Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter JORDY reflects on the ever-changing nature of life on the enjoyable and thoughtful single, “things change.”  

Mike Taveira, 1982 Virago | Song Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Mike Taveira brings the heat with his brief but exhilarating single, “1982 Virago” 🏍️.

Tate McRae, exes | Song Review 🎵

Ascending pop artist Tate McRae shines once more on “exes,” the second single from her sophomore album, THINK LATER.

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