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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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3OH!3, ‘Night Sports’: By The Lyrics

One is hard pressed to find a duo 'stupider' than 3OH!3. Motte & Foreman have made infectious, idiotically dumb music for years.

Prince, Musicology: The Comeback Album

'Musicology' may not represent the crème de la crème of the Prince discography, but it’s amazing Prince assembled such a respectable comeback album in 2004.

Fable Cry, We’ll Show You Where the Monsters Are | Album Review

Nashville-based “scamp rock” band Fable Cry deliver a hella ambitious effort with 'We’ll Show You Where the Monsters Are.'

Charles Bradley, Changes | Album Review 💿

Soul musician Charles Bradley drops his third album of relentless soul music, 'Changes.' The results are consistent and alluring.

K. Michelle, ‘More Issues Than Vogue’ – By The Lyrics

It is safe to say that R&B singer K. Michelle has no filter.

Examining Lyrics: ZAYN, ‘Mind of Mine’

British pop artist and former One Direction member ZAYN released his debut album, 'Mind of Mine' March 25th. Here, we examine notable lyrics from the album.

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Joey + Rory, Hymns | Album Review 💿

'Hyms That Are Important To Us,' the final studio album by Joey + Rory, is a well-rounded, enjoyable, country-gospel effort.

Baauer, Aa | Album Review 💿

On debut album 'Aa,' Baauer seeks to establish himself beyond "Harlem Shake." Does he accomplish the task? Not quite, not quite.

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Christon Gray, The Glory Album | Album Review 💿

On his latest album, The Glory Album, Christon Gray shows he has plenty to offer both secular and religious music fans.

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Nick Weaver, Prowler | Album Review 💿

On his full-length album 'Prowler,' Nick Weaver shows both his continual growing potential and exceptionalness as an MC.

~ 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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Sam Smith, Koffee & Jessie Reyez, Gimme | Track Review 🎵

Sam Smith, Koffee & Jessie Reyez join forces for the entertaining, infectious, and naughty “Gimme,” the third single from Smith’s fourth LP.

Miley Cyrus, Flowers | Track Review 🎵

Miley Cyrus turns lemon into sweet lemonade on “Flowers,” the groovy promo single from her eighth studio album, Endless Summer Vacation.

Popcaan, We Caa Done | Track Review 🎵

Popcaan and Drake deliver a vibe in the single “We Caa Done” which is sure to provide summery vibes despite its winter release date.

Ryan Mack, Did You Love Me Ever? | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Ryan Mack shines on his relatable and vulnerable single, “Did You Love Me Ever?”

Skrillex, PinkPantheress & Trippie Redd, “Way Back” | Track Review 🎵

Skrillex, PinkPantheress, and Trippie Redd successfully collaborate on the brief and utterly enjoyable single, “Way Back.”

Queen Naija, “Let’s Talk About It” | Track Review 🎵

R&B artist Queen Naija shines on her first single of 2023, the authentic, honest, and unapologetic ballad, “Let’s Talk About It.”

Ice Spice, “In Ha Mood” | Track Review 🎵

The ever-ascending Ice Spice is cocky and confident to the nth degree on “In Ha Mood,” her first single of 2023.

Tiësto, “Lay Low” | Track Review 🎵

Dutch DJ/producer extraordinaire Tiësto serves up another surefire dance bop with the brief put potent, “Lay Low.”

Skrillex, Fred again.. & Flowdan, “Rumble” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy winner Skrillex, Fred again.., and Flowdan make a formidable team on the short but utterly sweet single, “Rumble.”

Ervin Munir, She Never Made Old Bones | Track Review 🎵

UK singer-songwriter Ervin strengthens his position in the folk music scene with the release of his newest track, 'She Never Made Old Bones'.

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