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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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Niall Horan, Flicker | Album Review

Niall Horan releases his highly-anticipated, debut solo album, ‘Flicker.’ All in all, the Irish One Direction member delivers an enjoyable, pleasant LP.

Gucci Mane, Mr. Davis | Album Review 💿

After being delayed by a month, Gucci Mane drops ‘Mr. Davis,’ a studio album that ends up being much better-than-expected.

Marc E. Bassy, Gossip Columns | Album Review

Eclectic pop artist Marc E. Bassy delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded, full-length debut album with ‘Gossip Columns.’

Beck, Colors | Album Review

Alternative hipster Beck returns with ‘Colors,’ an effort that ends up being the opposite of his previous album, ‘Morning Phase.’

P!nk, Beautiful Trauma | Album Review 💿

P!nk returns with a consistent, enjoyable, seventh studio album, ‘Beautiful Trauma.’ Beautiful Trauma arrives after a five-year hiatus.

Zak Abel, Only When We’re Naked | Album Review 💿

English pop singer Zak Abel shines on his full-length debut album, ‘Only When We’re Naked.’ His best attribute is his voice.

Vivian Green, VGVI | Album Review

R&B singer-songwriter Vivian Green remains consistent and continues to impress on her sixth studio album, ‘VGVI.’

Lil Pump, Lil Pump | Album Review

Lil Pump represents the ‘SoundCloud rapper’ – for better or for worse.  His self-titled mixtape has its fair share of moments.

Fantasia, Christmas After Midnight | Album Review 💿

Underrated, Grammy-winning R&B standout Fantasia delivers a well-rounded, enjoyable Christmas album with ‘Christmas After Midnight.’

~ 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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Von Venn, Hero | Track Review 🎵

Guest contributor, George James: Indie band Von Venn unleash new track, 'Hero.'

Mary J. Blige, Still Believe In Love | Song Review 🎵

Despite experiencing the downside of love, Grammy-winning R&B artist Mary J. Blige still believes in love on her single “Still Believe in Love” featuring Vado.

Alec Benjamin, Different Kind of Beautiful | Song Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin, collaborating with StarGate, delivers a truly beautiful single with “Different Kind of Beautiful.”

Colm R. McGuinness, The Music Of the Night | Song Review 🎵

Colm R. McGuinness delivers a stunning cover of the beloved The Phantom of the Opera song, “The Music Of the Night,” originally performed by Michael Crawford.

David Guetta, Ayra Starr & Lil Durk, Big FU | Song Review 🎵

David Guetta, Ayra Starr, and Lil Durk bring the heat on their entertaining, f-bomb featuring dance single, “Big FU.”

Carlos Guevara, Don’t Make Me Sad | Song Review 🎵

Carlos Guevara comes in aggressive, highly sexual, and unapologetic on his fun, NSFW single, “Don’t Make Me Sad.”

Ross Lynch & THE DRIVER ERA, Rumors | Song Review 🎵

Ross Lynch & THE DRIVER ERA deliver an alternative, indie-pop you didn’t know you needed with the tuneful, “Rumors.”

Green Day, The American Dream Is Killing Me | Song Review 🎵

Green Day return with “The American Dream is Killing Me,” the thought-provoking promo single from their 2024 LP, Saviors.  

Serpentwithfeet, Damn Gloves | Song Review 🎵

Serpentwithfeet (Josiah Wise) taps Ty Dolla $ign and Yanga YaYa for a surefire, naughty bop in “Damn Gloves,” the promo single for his third LP.

The Kid LAROI, What Just Happened | Song Review 🎵

Grammy nominated pop artist The Kid LAROI shines on “What Just Happened,” a single that prefaces his debut studio album, THE FIRST TIME.

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