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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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Tyler Glenn, Excommunication | Album Review 💿

Neon Trees Frontman turned solo artist Tyler Glenn depicts brilliant, meaningful message on his debut album, ‘Excommunication’

JoJo, Mad Love. | Album Review 💿

After 10 long years, urban-pop musician JoJo returns with a respectable third studio album, 'Mad Love'.

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Kings of Leon, Walls | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning Southern rock collective Kings of Leon deliver an exceptional seventh studio album with Walls.

Danny Brown Delivers Eccentric Gem with ‘Atrocity Exhibition’

Midwest alternative rapper Danny Brown delivers another eccentric, brilliant album with ‘Atrocity Exhibition’, released via Warp.

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OneRepublic Delivers Enjoyable Fourth Album on ‘Oh My My’

Pop collective OneRepublic offers a variety of enjoyable, soundly produced records on their fourth studio album, ‘Oh My My.’

Green Day, Revolution Radio | Album Review 💿

Green Day delivers a respectable, well-rounded album with ‘Revolution Radio.’ It’s no classic, but definitely satisfying all said and done.

Norah Jones, Day Breaks | Album Review 💿

Norah Jones makes a stunning return to form on ‘Day Breaks’, her first new album in four years (‘Little Broken Hearts’, 2012).

Solange, A Seat at the Table | Album Review 💿

Solange delivers a homerun on A Seat at the Table. ‘Seat’ encompasses feelings, attitudes, and reality for black men and women. A socially-conscious gem.

Bon Iver, 22, A Million | Album Review 💿

Bon Iver, led by Justin Vernon, delivers an ambitious, compelling, and enigmatic third studio effort with 22, A Million.

Ty Dolla $ign, Campaign | Album Review 💿

Ty Dolla $ign returns confidently on his latest mixtape, Campaign, which goes beyond mixtape status but doesn’t quite achieve album status.

~ 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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Latto, Put It On Da Floor | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated Latto brings the heat on her aggressive, unapologetic second single of 2023, “Put It On Da Floor.”

Foo Fighters, Rescued | Track Review 🎵

Foo Fighters address the devasting loss of Taylor Hawkins on “Rescued,” the promo single and opening track from their 11th studio album, But Here We Are.

AJR, The Dumb Song | Track Review 🎵

Indie-pop brother trio AJR (Adam, Jack, and Ryan) remain true to self on their first single of 2023, “The Dumb Song.” Question: Is it good or dumb?

The Weeknd, Double Fantasy | Track Review 🎵

Canadian R&B standout The Weeknd links up with ATL rap superstar Future for “Double Fantasy,” a single from the HBO series, The Idol.

SZA, Kill Bill Remix | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B artist SZA taps Grammy-winning rapper/singer Doja Cat for the remix of her highly successful single, “Kill Bill.”

Kelly Clarkson, me | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop superstar Kelly Clarkson shines on “me,” the liberated second single from her tenth album, chemistry.

Kelly Clarkson, mine | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop superstar Kelly Clarkson makes a capable return with “mine,” the emotional promo single from her tenth album, chemistry.

Post Malone, Chemical | Track Review 🎵

On his single, “Chemical,” rapper/singer/songwriter Post Malone doubles down on the pop/rock sound and struggles to end an unhealthy relationship.

Ricki Erik, Como Te Llamas | Track Review 🎵

Ricki Erik shines on 'Como Te Llamas' which is a fun and fresh take on Latin pop.

Jxckson, RADIO SILENCE | Track Review 🎵

Austin, Texas pop artist Jxckson continues his artistic evolution on his brilliant second single of 2023, the innovative, breathtaking ballad, “RADIO SILENCE.”

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