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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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Safeguard, I’m A Stranger To Myself (EP) | Album Review

Up-and-coming, five-piece, UK pop-punk collective Safeguard delivers on their second EP of 2017, ‘I’m a Stranger to Myself.’

Björk, Utopia | Album Review 💿

Ever-intriguing, Icelandic singer-songwriter Björk returns with the exceptional UTOPIA, encompassing life, love & the gift of music.

Why Don’t We, A Why Don’t We Christmas | Album Review

Pop collective Why Don’t We continues to keep the art of the boy band alive on its five-song Christmas EP, ‘A Why Don’t We Christmas.'

blackbear, cybersex | Album Review 💿

Confident, tatted, singer-rapper-songwriter blackbear assembles an enjoyable, star-studded mixtape with ‘cybersex.’

DRAM, #1HappyHoliday – Single | Album Review 🎵💿

Rapper-singer DRAM flaunts his Christmas music chops on a three-song holiday single, ‘#1Happy Holiday.’ BigBabyMom is the sole featured guest.

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.’

~ 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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Big Sean, Precision | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper Big Sean brings the fire on his ‘precise’ and highly entertaining banger, “Precision.”

Bryson Tiller, CALYPSO | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated, Louisville born and bred R&B singer/rapper Bryson Tiller brings the heat on his sensual single, “CALYPSO.”

Artemas, i like the way you kiss me | Song Review 🎵

English singer, songwriter, and producer Artemas drops a brief but surefire alt-pop gem with “i like the way you kiss me.”

Benson Boone, Slow It Down | Song Review 🎵

Ascending pop musician Benson Boone shines once more on “Slow It Down,” a beautiful, sincere single from his debut LP, Fireworks & Rollerblades.

DaBaby, WONDER WOMAN | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby brings little to nothing new to the table on his sub-two-minute single, “WONDER WOMAN.”

Ben Platt, Andrew | Song Review 🎵

On “Andrew,” pop singer/songwriter Ben Platt delivers an authentic, honest, and thoughtfully penned song, released in advance of his third LP, Honeymind.

Meghan Trainor & T-Pain, Been Like This | Song Review 🎵

Meghan Trainor enlists fellow Grammy winner, T-Pain, for the silly but irresistible and infectious, “Been Like This,” the lead single from her sixth LP, Timeless.

Sexyy Red, Get It Sexyy | Song Review 🎵

Rapper Sexyy Red, who is excels at staying true to self, delivers a short, stupid, but highly entertaining rap banger with “Get It Sexyy.”

Don Toliver, Deep in the Water | Song Review 🎵

Rapper/singer Don Toliver delivers a surefire vibe with his enigmatic, reflective, and enjoyable single, “Deep in the Water.”

ZAYN, What I Am | Song Review 🎵

ZAYN serves up a change of pace on “What I Am,” the gorgeous, reflective promo single from his fourth studio LP, ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS.

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