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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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Declan McKenna, Liar – EP | Album Review

17-year old British musician Declan McKenna proves to be an incredibly gifted singer/songwriter on his mature, debut EP, LIAR.

Kygo, Cloud Nine | Album Review 💿

Kygo delivers a well-rounded album with Cloud Nine. It’s imperfect but possesses more than enough for the listener to be satisfied.

Greyson Chance, Somewhere Over My Head | Album Review 💿

Greyson Chance embraces the bag of pop tricks on, 'Somewhere Over My Head,' including slick production, infusing urban cues, and profanity.

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.

~ 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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David Guetta, Anne-Marie, Coi Leray, Baby Don’t Hurt Me | Track Review 🎵

David Guetta, Anne-Marie, and Coi Leray join forces on “Baby Don’t Hurt Me,” which is fueled by a 1990s dance classic.

Jonas Brothers, Waffle House | Track Review 🎵

Jonas Brothers release “Waffle House,” a second somewhat polarizing single from their sixth studio album, The Album.

Drake, Search & Rescue | Track Review 🎵

On “Search & Rescue,” Grammy-winning rapper Drake is in search of the special lady to rescue him – “Take me off the market, take me off the map.”

Joaicon, my death | Track Review 🎵

Dominican Republic born and bred artist Joaicon shines on his short (but sweet), morbid (yet ear catching) pop single, “my death.”

Thomas Headon, I Loved A Boy | Track Review 🎵

On the short but sweet single “I Loved A Boy,” UK pop singer/songwriter Thomas Headon sings convincingly from the perspective of a friend experiencing a breakup.

Kingdumb, The One | Track Review 🎵

With his latest track, 'The One', Kingdumb proves he is a dominant force in the electronic-pop game. Read the full review here.

Ily Tbg, Meet Me in London | Track Review 🎵

Ily Tbg, the rapper who was born in Portugal, has released a new single, 'Meet Me in London'. The breakout artist, exemplifies his hype here.

Gary Mictian, I Die Every Night | Track Review 🎵

"I Die Every Night," the new track by Gary Mictian, ushers listeners into a new realm of electronic music.

Brightwell And Moran, Bare Boards | Track Review 🎵

Kelly Brightwell and Woody Moran's collaboration under the name Brightwell And Moran has garnered a significant amount of acclaim.

Just Shy, Silhouette | Track Review 🎵

Australian pop musician Just Shy serves up a confident, surefire pop-house banger with “Silhouette,” which you won’t be able to resist dancing to.

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