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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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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.

The Skins Shine on Debut EP, ‘Still Sleep’

Up-and-coming eclectic band The Skins show immense potential on their debut EP, Still Sleep.’

Roy Woods Shows Potential on ‘Nocturnal’ EP

Canadian up-and-coming urban artist Roy Woods shows potential on his second EP, Nocturnal. Woods is still a work in progress.

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Kid Cudi, Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’ | Album Review

Alternative, Left-field rapper Kid Cudi returns to form with an ambitious new album, 'Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin.'

Post Malone, Stoney | Album Review 💿

While 21-year old rapper-singer Post Malone shows potential on his debut album ‘Stoney’, he has plenty of room to improve in the future.

Lloyd Makes a Sound Comeback on ‘Tru’ EP

Underrated urban contemporary artist Lloyd returns after a five-year hiatus with enjoyable, comeback EP, ‘Tru.’

~ 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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Serpentwithfeet, Damn Gloves | Song Review 🎵

Serpentwithfeet (Josiah Wise) taps Ty Dolla $ign and Yanga YaYa for a surefire, naughty bop in “Damn Gloves,” the promo single for his third LP.

The Kid LAROI, What Just Happened | Song Review 🎵

Grammy nominated pop artist The Kid LAROI shines on “What Just Happened,” a single that prefaces his debut studio album, THE FIRST TIME.

Rick Ross & Meek Mill, Lyrical Eazy | Song Review 🎵

Grammy nominated rappers Rick Ross and Meek Mill drop a brief, but potent banger, “Lyrical Eazy,” in advance of their collaborative LP, Too Good To Be True.

Sam Hunt, Came The Closest | Song Review 🎵

Country singer Sam Hunt shines on his ballad, “Came The Closest,” where he nearly settled down but ultimately, opts against it.

Kevin Abstract, What Should I Do? | Song Review 🎵

Kevin Abstract surprises, continuing to embrace alternative music on “What Should I Do?”, an intriguing advance single from his album, Blanket.

Spectral Display, Slowly | Track Review 🎵

Dutch new wave group Spectral Display, renowned for their signature electronic sound, have once again graced the music scene with their latest single, 'Slowly'.

Minna Ora, Storm | Track Review 🎵

Minna Ora is back, and she means business! The Finnish singer-songwriter takes us by storm with her latest single, aptly titled 'Storm.'

Francesca Luker, Almost Healed | Track Review 🎵

'Almost Healed', the latest single by Francesca Luker, is a cogent, emotional track that shines a beaming light on her aptitude as a songwriter and vocalist.

Joaicon, self-centered | Song Review 🎵

Dominican singer/songwriter Joaicon brings ample energy, fun, and middle fingers on his short but potent punk single, “self-centered.”

Cooper Bloom, Two Cowboys (Story of the Night) | Song Review 🎵

Toronto western-flavored pop artist Cooper Bloom delivers a home run with his meaningful single, “Two Cowboys (Story of the Night).”

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