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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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Queens of the Stone Age, Villains | Album Review

Queens of the Stone Age returns strong with the utmost consistency on their compelling, hard rocking new album, ‘Villains.’

Action Bronson, Blue Chips 7000 | Album Review

Action Bronson returns with his major-label sophomore album, ‘Blue Chips 7000.’ The rapper’s flow and knack for storytelling remains intact.

Fifth Harmony, Fifth Harmony | Album Review

‘Fifth Harmony,’ the self-titled third album from Fifth Harmony is a slim, enjoyable effort, but not game changing or incredibly memorable.

Daniel Caesar, Freudian | Album Review 💿

Canadian R&B newcomer Daniel Caesar shows incredible potential on his debut album, ‘Freudian,’ which fuses love and spirituality.

Dave East, Paranoia: A True Story | Album Review

On his solid major label debut, ‘Paranoia: A True Story,’ Dave East shows he is a rapper to watch without question.

A$AP Ferg, Still Striving | Album Review

East coast rapper A$AP Ferg comes back strong with his third studio album, ‘Still Striving.’ One word: bangers.

Lil Peep, Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 1 | Album Review

Rapper-singer Lil Peep is in his own, dark, twisted world on his seven-song project, ‘Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 1.’  

Kesha, Rainbow | Album Review 💿

After a five-year hiatus, pop superstar Kesha returns better than ever on her third studio album, ‘Rainbow.’

Rex Orange County, Apricot Princess | Album Review 💿

Brit teen singer/songwriter Rex Orange County (Alex O’Connor) showcases musicianship that is transcendent of age on the brilliant ‘Apricot Princess.’

~ 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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Jordan Fox, Bubble Gum | Track Review 🎵

New York LGBTQ pop artist Jordan Fox serves up a sugary-sweet, surefire bop with the relatable single, “Bubble Gum.”

Joel Corry, Hey DJ | Track Review 🎵

English DJ Joel Corry delivers a bop in “Hey DJ” that is sure to lift you up and make your body move and groove.

Kevin Abstract, Blanket | Track Review 🎵

The ever adventurous Kevin Abstract returns with a brief, surprising, totally left of singer single with “Blanket” post-BROCKHAMPTON.

Bazzi, Beautiful World | Track Review 🎵

Bazzi wants to share the beautiful world with a truly special girl on the short but sweet pop single, “Beautiful World.”

Tems, Me & U | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning Nigerian musician Tems shines on her first single of 2023, “Me & U,” which is the definition of a surefire vibe.

Empress Of, Kiss Me | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Empress Of taps Japanese-British singer/songwriter Rina Sawayama for the assist on her marvelous first single of 2023, “Kiss Me.”

Sexyy Red, Shake Yo Dreads | Track Review 🎵

Rapper Sexyy Red stays true to self on the fun, turnt up, if ridiculous rap banger, “Shake Yo Dreads.”

Rick Ross & Meek Mill, SHAQ & KOBE | Track Review 🎵

Rappers Rick Ross and Meek Mill make a dynamic duo on their unapologetic collaborative single, “SHAQ & KOBE.”

Chase Atlantic, MAMACITA | Track Review 🎵

Australian collective Chase Atlantic delivers a fun one with “MAMACITA,” a song about a bad girl that front man Mitchel Cave just might keep.

Thomas Rhett, Mamaw’s House (Ft. Morgan Wallen) | Track Review 🎵

Country musicians Thomas Rhett and Morgan Wallen collaborate on the single, “Mama’s House,” which appears on Rhett’s compilation LP, 20 Number Ones.

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