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Reviews: The Musical Hype[otw_shortcode_dropcap label=”A” size=”large” border_color_class=”otw-no-border-color” shadow=”shadow” square=”square”]h, 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.[/otw_shortcode_dropcap]

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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Future, ‘EVOL’ – By the Lyrics

Future looks to keep the momentum going strong in 2016 with latest album EVOL, which has no shortage of memorable rhymes from the autotune loving MC.

The Downfall of Kid Cudi: A Sad Tale

Kid Cudi is in a bad place. 'Speedin’ Bullet to Heaven' makes you question where he is mentally given its raw, depressed, and at times morbid nature.

Hoodie Allen, Happy Camper | Album Review 💿

If he does nothing else, Hoodie Allen maintains consistency on 'Happy Camper.' Is Hoodie on? Yes, he’s ON.

David Bowie, Blackstar | Album Review 💿

On his final studio album, Blackstar, David Bowie delivers a superb, supremely creative effort that never misses the mark.

Ranking The Songs From David Bowie’s Blackstar  

After reviewing 'Blackstar', the final studio album by icon David Bowie, we ranked the seven songs from the album in order of best to worst.

Panic! At the Disco, Death of a Bachelor | Album Review 💿

Panic! At the Disco excel on their 5th studio LP, Death of a Bachelor, delivering a multitude of eccentric, entertaining & thrilling moments.

Mike Stud, These Days | Album Review 💿

Rhode Island rapper Mike Stud showcases a solid flow and delivers an enjoyable, though not transcendent effort on 'These Days.' 

Blackbear, Help | Album Review 💿

Blackbear shares his demons & showcases tremendous potential on his latest effort, Help. He doesn't rewrite the R&B script, but, it's solid.

Conrad Sewell, All I Know (EP) | Album Review 💿

Conrad Sewell showcases immense potential on his EP, All I Know. He doesn’t rewrite pop-soul, but possesses a potent, killer set of pipes.

Grimes, Art Angels | Album Review 💿

Alternative musician Grimes delivers a confusing, yet brilliant and ambitious effort with her 2015 album, Art Angels.

~ 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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Montell Fish, I Just Wanna Feel Your Love Again | Track Review 🎵

Alternative singer/songwriter Montell Fish releases an intriguing single, “I Just Wanna Feel Your Love Again.”

Ryan Mack, Follow | Track Review 🎵

Although it is brief, Irish pop singer/songwriter Ryan Mack delivers an enjoyable, potent single with “Follow.”

DONT MAKE THIS WEIRD, HEARTBREAK ON ANTIDEPRESSANTS | Track Review 🎵

We don wish DONT MAKE THIS WEIRD the heartbreak they experience on “HEARTBREAK ON ANTIDEPRESSANTS,” but we ❤️ the Welsh musician’s sublime single.

blink-182, MORE THAN YOU KNOW | Track Review 🎵

Blink-182 compel on “MORE THAN YOU KNOW,” released alongside the single, “ONE MORE TIME” from their 2023 LP, ONE MORE TIME.

Felix Jaehn & Jonas Blue, Past Life | Track Review 🎵

German DJ/producer Felix Jaehn, and English DJ/producer Jonas Blue, put in serious work on their summery dance gem, “Past Life.”

blink-182, ONE MORE TIME | Track Review 🎵

Blink-182, ‘reunited and feels so good,’ unveil “ONE MORE TIME,” a personal, meaningful, and reflective single from their 2023 LP of the same name.

Brent Faiyaz, WY@ | Track Review 🎵

R&B singer/songwriter Brent Faiyaz follows up his duet, “Moment of Your Life” with “WY@,” an single that shines more after a couple listens.

Doechii, Pacer | Track Review 🎵

Rising Tampa rapper Doechii, fueled by epic production work from Saint 808, delivers a surefire banger with “Pacer.”

Landon Barker, Friends With Your EX | Track Review 🎵

Landon Barker, the son of Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler, releases his debut, pop-punk single, the brief “Friends With Your EX.”

Troye Sivan, Got Me Started | Track Review 🎵

Troye Sivan brings the sensual flames on “Got Me Started,” the second single from his highly anticipated, third LP, Something To Give Each Other.

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