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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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Shania Twain, Now | Album Review

Canadian country-pop artist Shania Twain returns after a 15-year hiatus with her sixth studio album ‘Now.’ Unfortunately, it’s not quite the comeback she deserves.

Marvin Sapp, Close | Album Review

Pastor Marvin Sapp delivers another well-rounded, uplifting, contemporary gospel album with ‘Close.’

Miley Cyrus, Younger Now | Album Review

Despite a lack of flashy records and singles, Miley Cyrus exceeds expectations on her sixth studio album, ‘Younger Now.’

Tamar Braxton, Bluebird of Happiness | Album Review

R&B diva Tamar Braxton remains a vocal force on her fourth studio album, ‘Bluebird of Happiness.’

Demi Lovato, Tell Me You Love Me | Album Review 💿

Pop superstar Demi Lovato returns with her compelling, highly anticipated sixth studio album, TELL ME YOU LOVE ME.

Hoodie Allen, The Hype | Album Review

New York Hoodie Allen continues to flex his muscles on his third studio album, ‘The Hype.’ Incredibly talented, Allen showcases incredible consistency.

Ledisi, Let Love Rule | Album Review 💿

Classy, Grammy-nominated adult contemporary R&B powerhouse Ledisi drops another consistent album with LET LOVE RULE.

Macklemore, Gemini | Album Review 💿

Returning as a solo act, for the most part, Macklemore drops an enjoyable, if overstuffed album with ‘Gemini.’

The Killers, Wonderful Wonderful | Album Review 💿

The Killers make a “wonderful, wonderful” comeback after a five-year hiatus with its fifth studio album, WONDERFUL WONDERFUL.

The Neighbourhood, Hard (EP) | Album Review 💿

The five-track Hard (EP) marks a positive step forward for California alternative band, The Neighbourhood, led by Jesse Rutherford.

~ 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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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.

Vampire Weekend, Classical | Song Review 🎵

Vampire Weekend ‘knocks it out of the park’ with the ambitious “Classical,” the third single from their fifth LP, Only God Was Above Us.

Cardi B, Enough (Miami) | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B brings mad confidence and energy on her second single of 2024, “Enough (Miami).”

North Ship, How Like You This? | Track Review 🎵

George James: "How Like You This?", the latest deliver by North Ship, is an indie track that defies convention.

Matt Champion & JENNIE, Slow Motion | Song Review 🎵

Matt Champion and JENNIE showcase superb musical chemistry on “Slow Motion,” an advance single from Champion’s debut LP, Mika’s Laundry.

Chris Grey, LET THE WORLD BURN | Song Review 🎵

Canadian R&B singer/songwriter Chris Grey shows an arsonist, dark, heartbroken perspective on his marvelous single, “LET THE WORLD BURN.”

d4vd, My House is Not a Home | Song Review 🎵

Ascending teen alternative pop singer/songwriter d4vd impresses on his authentic, honest, and stunning ballad, “My House is Not a home.”

St. Vincent, Broken Man | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter St. Vincent (Annie Clark) ‘brings it’ on her high-energy, ear-catching, tour de force, “Broken Man.”

Cigarettes After Sex, Tejano Blue | Song Review 🎵

Greg Gonzalez and his ambient pop collective, Cigarettes After Sex, shine on “Tejano Blue,” the promo single from their third LP, X’s.

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