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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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Big Sean, I Decided. | Album Review 💿

Big Sean is in introspective mode on his fourth studio album, ‘I Decided.’ Although imperfect, he showcases newfound maturity.

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Eric King, Eric King (EP) | Album Review 💿

Indie rapper Eric King brings something different to the table on his 4-song, self-titled EP. The artist & effort are filled with potential.

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Brantley Gilbert, The Devil Don’t Sleep | Album Review 💿

Outlaw country standout Brantley Gilbert packs a mean punch on his fourth album, ‘The Devil Don’t Sleep.’

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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.

~ 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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FIFTY FIFTY, Barbie Dreams | Track Review 🎵

South Korean girl group, FIFTY FIFTY, with the assist of American rapper, Kaliii, deliver “Barbie Dreams,” another fun bop from Barbie: The Album.

Greta Van Fleet, The Falling Sky | Track Review 🎵

In advance of their third studio album, Starcatcher, Greta Van Fleet unveils an energetic, if imperfect fourth single, “The Falling Sky.”

Dixon Dallas, Good Lookin’ | Track Review 🎵

The talented iamjakehill, as his alter ego, country singer Dixon Dallas, shocks the world with his entertaining, gay country song, “Good Lookin’.”

AUDREY NUNA, IdgaF | Track Review 🎵

Korean American rapper/singer AUDREY NUNA is bold and unapologetic on her short but potent rap banger, “IdgaF.”

Pat Reilly, Already Mine | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Pat Reilly perfectly captures the power of desire and lust on his steamy, titillating single, “Already Mine.”

Chris Pellnat, Super Saiyan | Track Review 🎵

New York singer/songwriter Chris Pellnat gives us an entertaining, utterly irresistible, folky, and novel gem on his single, “Super Saiyan.”

GRANT KNOCHE, LOOK AT ME RIGHT NOW | Track Review 🎵

Ascending pop singer/songwriter GRANT KNOCHE slays, bringing sheer fierceness and viciousness on his single, “LOOK AT ME RIGHT NOW.”

Sampha, Spirit 2.0 | Track Review 🎵

Following a six-year-hiatus, singer and producer Sampha makes an epic comeback with his introspective single, “Spirit 2.0.”

Omar Rudberg, Happier | Track Review 🎵

Handsome and talented Venezuelan-Swedish singer/actor Omar Rudberg delivers an enjoyable, relatable pop single in “Happier.”

Charli XCX, Speed Drive | Track Review 🎵

Pop standout Charli XCX delivers another brief, entertaining, and cute bop from Barbie: The Album with “Speed Drive.”

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