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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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Sampha, Process | Album Review 💿

British musician Sampha delivers an authentic, emotional tour de force on his highly anticipated debut album, ‘Process.’

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Reba McEntire, Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope | Album Review 💿

Country superstar Reba McEntire returns in 2017 with a country-gospel album, 'Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope.'

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.

~ 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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Ray Thompson, Snow Filled Fields | Track Review 🎵

George James: 'Snow Filled Fields,' the new single from Ray Thompson, is sure to add holiday charm and cheer to your life.

Kayne The Lovechild, We Outside | Song Review 🎵

Singer/rapper Kayne The Lovechild serves up plenty of outdoor goodness on his short but sweet bop, “We Outside.”

KAYTRANADA, Lover/Friend | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning DJ/producer KAYTRANADA taps singer Rochelle Jordan for the fabulous single, “Lover/Friend.”

Felix Jaehn, Still Fall | Song Review 🎵

German producer Felix Jaehn delivers another, epic dance bop with “Still Fall,” featuring vocals by Joe Housley.

Sinzere, Boogie | Song Review 🎵

Calgary rap-funk musician Sinzere brings some serious heat to the dancefloor with her single, “Boogie.”

Alicia Keys, Lifeline | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys pens and performs an authentic and thoughtful single with “Lifeline” from The Color Purple.

Flo Milli, Never Lose Me | Song Review 🎵

Rapper Flo Milli drops an entertaining, sex banger with “Never Lose Me,” assisted on the remix by Lil Yachty.

Marsha Swanson, Happy Ever After | Track Review 🎵

Marsha Swanson, the UK-based singer-songwriter, graces the airwaves once again with her latest single, 'Happy Ever After'.

Binoy, Cosmic Cowboy | Song Review 🎵

Talented Kenyan pop musician Binoy delivers one of the best, hypnotic, slow-burn ballads of 2023 with “Cosmic Cowboy.”

MGMT, Bubblegum Dog | Song Review 🎵

Alternative neo-psych duo MGMT compel on “Bubblegum Dog,” the second single from their fifth studio album, Loss of Life.

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