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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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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.’

Andy Mineo & Wordsplayed, Magic & Bird | Album Review

Christian rappers Andy Mineo and Wordsplayed deliver an enjoyable, collaborative mixtape on 'Magic & Bird.'

Aminé, Good for You | Album Review

Oregon rap newcomer Aminé shows potential on his highly-anticipated debut album, ‘Good for You.’ Nonetheless, ‘Good for You’ isn’t without flaw.

Arcade Fire, Everything Now | Album Review 💿

Arguably, Canadian alt-rock darlings Arcade Fire deliver their weakest album to date with ‘Everything Now.’ Regardless, it has still has its moments.

Meek Mill, Wins & Losses | Album Review 💿

Energetic rapper Meek Mill returns with his third studio album, ‘Wins & Losses.’ More often than not, the ‘wins’ outweigh the ‘losses.’

Tyler, the Creator, Flower Boy | Album Review 💿

Tyler, the Creator returns with his fourth studio album, ‘Flower Boy.’ Arguably, ‘Flower Boy’ is the rapper’s best work to date.

Lana Del Rey, Lust for Life | Album Review

Alternative pop/rock standout Lana del Rey returns with her fourth full-length album, 'Lust for Life,' which ranks among her best work yet.

Jake Miller, 2:00am in LA | Album Review

Pop heartthrob Jake Miller remains consistent on his latest project, ‘2:00am in LA.’ More folks should be listening to the 24-year old artist. 

Declan McKenna, What Do You Think About the Car? | Album Review 💿

Teen British singer/songwriter Declan McKenna impresses with meaningful, mature songwriting on debut LP, What Do You Think About the Car?

~ 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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Paul Russell, Say Cheese | Song Review 🎵

Rapper and singer Paul Russell delivers another infectious pop bop with his first single of 2024, “Say Cheese.”

Ice Spice, Think U The Shit (Fart) | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper Ice Spice brings ample attitude, and a compelling flow on her banger, “Think U The Shit (Fart).”

Julia Thomsen, Serenity | Track Review 🎵

George James: "Serenity", the latest composition by Julia Thomsen, is a reflection of her boundless creativity and skill as a composer.

Benjamin Ingrosso, Kite | Song Review 🎵

Swedish pop musician Benjamin Ingrosso gets high off love on his ear-catching, exuberant first single of 2024, “Kite.”

Binoy, Villain Arc | Song Review 🎵

Kenyan pop musician Binoy brings the heat, once again, with his ‘villainous,’ first single of 2024, “Villain Arc.”

Nicki Minaj, Big Foot | Song Review 🎵

Nicki Minaj sounds pressed on “Big Foot,” her unconvincing, undercooked diss track directed towards Megan Thee Stallion.

Tom MacDonald & Ben Shapiro, FACTS | Song Review 🎵

Conservative, Canadian rapper Tom MacDonald collaborates with conservative commentator, Ben Shapiro, on an utterly ‘hot garbage’ single, “FACTS.”

Lil Nas X, Where Do We Go Now? | Song Review 🎵

Lil Nas X returns with his second single of 2024, the authentic, emotional, and reflective “Where Do We Go Now?”

Megan Thee Stallion, HISS | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion confidently and unapologetic goes TF off “HISS,” her fiery follow-up single to “Cobra.”

Jason Derulo & Michael Bublé, Spicy Margarita | Song Review 🎵

Jason Derulo and Michael Bublé give us the collaboration we didn’t know we needed on the fun, sexy pop single, “Spicy Margarita.”

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