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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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Kelly Clarkson, Meaning of Life | Album Review

Veteran pop musician Kelly Clarkson continues to ‘moves us’ on her sixth studio album (seventh overall), ‘Meaning of Life.’

Future & Young Thug, Super Slimey | Album Review

Atlanta rappers Future and Young Thug join forces for a surprise mixtape, ‘Super Slimey.’ Though it’s not groundbreaking, there are worthwhile bangers.

Chris Young, Losing Sleep | Album Review

Among country music’s most consistent artists, Chris Young continues to make well-rounded, quality music on his sixth studio album, ‘Losing Sleep.’

Keyshia Cole, 11:11 Reset | Album Review

On her seventh studio album, ‘11:11 Reset,’ R&B diva Keyshia Cole rebounds well following the so-so ‘Point of No Return.’

St. Vincent, Masseduction | Album Review

Grammy-winning, alt-pop darling St. Vincent returns with an intriguing, well-rounded album with ‘Masseduction.’

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.

~ 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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Kacey Musgraves, Too Good to be True | Song Review 🎵

Country standout Kacey Musgraves delivers another beautiful, enjoyable, and well-rounded record with “Too Good to be True,” the second single from Deeper Well.

Charli XCX, Von dutch | Song Review 🎵

Hyperpop standout Charli XCX brings ample attitude, energy, and heat to “Von dutch,” the promo single from her sixth studio album, Brat.

twenty one pilots, Overcompensate | Song Review 🎵

Twenty one pilots make an ambitious and engaging return with “Overcompensate,” the promo single from their seventh studio album, Clancy.

Pharrell Williams & Miley Cyrus, Doctor (Work It Out) | Song Review 🎵

Pharrell Williams and Miley Cyrus deliver a fun, hypnotic, and utterly infectious pop bop with “Doctor (Work It Out).”

Cardi B, Like What (Freestyle) | Song Review 🎵

On her brief single, “Like What (Freestyle),” Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B throws shade at a ‘particular female rap adversary’ with so-so results.

Kodak Black, Shampoo | Song Review 🎵

Polarizing Florida rapper Kodak Black drops a compelling cadence and flow on his brief but entertaining single, “Shampoo.”

Mike Taveira, Want It Serious? | Song Review 🎵

Dashing pop singer/songwriter Mike Taveira, true to his artistry, drops a potent, sexy single with the brief but tuneful, “Want It Serious?”

Central Cee, I Will | Song Review 🎵

UK drill rapper Central Cee surprises with more melodic rap vibes on his enjoyable yet horny, sexed-up single, “I Will.”

Justin Timberlake, Drown | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning, pop superstar Justin Timberlake returns with “Drown,” the enjoyable, second advance single from his sixth LP, Everything I Thought It Was.

Selena Gomez, Love On | Song Review 🎵

Pop artist Selena Gomez delivers a lighthearted, pleasant listening experience on her first single of 2024, “Love On.”

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