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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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Migos, Culture | Album Review 💿

Migos do a sound job of sharing their ‘Culture’ with the world. ‘Culture’ is chocked full of hard-hitting, rhythmically-driven bangers.

Kehlani, SweetSexySavage | Album Review 💿

Up-and-coming Oakland R&B singer Kehlani delivers sensational vocals throughout her highly anticipated debut album, 'SweetSexySavage.'

Jacob Sartorius, The Last Text (EP) | Album Review 💿

On debut EP The Last Text, Jacob Sartorius embraces the bag of modern pop tricks but falls short of proving legitimacy as an artist.

Run the Jewels, Run the Jewels 3 | Album Review 💿

Rappers Killer Mike and El-P outdo themselves on their third collaborative album, 'Run the Jewels 3.'

The Flaming Lips, Oczy Mlody | Album Review 💿

The Flaming Lips return after more than a two-year hiatus with ‘Oczy Mlody,’ yet another intriguing, if weird, addition to their distinct discography.

The xx, I See You | Album Review 💿

The xx return with cool, calm, and collected third album, ‘I See You.’ Chemistry, production, and vocals are major selling points.

George Michael, Twenty Five | Album Review 💿

Twenty Five (Remastered) gives George Michael fans a respectable compilation of his greatest hits though it isn’t without omissions.

Gucci Mane, The Return of East Atlanta Santa | Album Review 💿

‘The Return of East Atlanta Santa’ marks the third album released by formerly incarcerated southern rapper, Gucci Mane.

Austin Mahone, For Me + You | Album Review 💿

Texas pop heartthrob Austin Mahone returns respectably on his fun, suggestive 2016 EP, For Me + You.

Metallica, Hardwired…To Self-Destruct | Album Review 💿

Veteran metal band Metallica return ferociously on Hardwired…To Self-Destruct, their first new studio LP in eight years.

~ 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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Kingdumb, Sun Blinging | Track Review 🎵

With his latest track, 'Sun Blinging', Kingdumb proves he is a dominant force in the electronic-pop game. Read the full review here.

Post Malone, Mourning | Track Review 🎵

On “Mourning,” the short but sweet second single from his fifth album, Austin, Post Malone is honest about his alcohol issues.

Bad Bunny, WHERE SHE GOES | Track Review 🎵

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny continues his hot streak with the utterly thrilling single, “WHERE SHE GOES.”

Conan Gray, Never Ending Song | Track Review 🎵

Handsome and talented pop singer/songwriter Conan Gray returns with another must-hear hit single, “Never Ending Song.”

Just Shy, Sea Can’t Cure | Track Review 🎵

Talented Australian pop artist Just Shy brings heat, ‘hanxiety,’ melancholy, and slick synth pop on his marvelous single, “Sea Can’t Cure.”

Jejune, Boogie Juice | Track Review 🎵

Jejune, the indie-pop group, deliver a remarkable debut single with 'Boogie Juice'. This track leaves a lasting impression and exudes a feel-good energy.

Angie Stone, The Gym | Track Review 🎵

R&B veteran Angie Stone taps fellow R&B vet, Musiq Soulchild, for “The Gym,” the stellar promo single from her 10th studio album, Love Language.

Kisos, Bite Your Tongue | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Kisos drops a brilliant, must-hear, socially conscious single, “Bite Your Tongue” that drags passive and unfeeling folks.

Shirley Caesar, All of the Glory | Track Review 🎵

Well into her eighties, the legendary Shirley Caesar continues to minister through her music with the uplifting gospel single, “All of the Glory.”

Dolly Parton, World On Fire | Track Review 🎵

After being inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Dolly Parton unveils the powerful “World On Fire,” the promo single from her rock album, Rockstar.

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