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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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Machine Gun Kelly, General Admission | Album Review 💿

Machine Gun Kelly keeps it real on his sophomore album, General Admission. Although not without flaw, he gets it done, ultimately.

Disclosure Nails It on ‘Caracal’

Disclosure nails it on sophomore album 'Caracal', never missing the mark.

Thomas Rhett, Tangled Up | Album Review

Up-and-coming country artist Thomas Rhett represents the “new guard” of country music in full force on his exceptional sophomore album, 'Tangled Up'.

Prince’s Eccentricity Lives On Via ‘HitNRun Phase One’

The ever eccentric, brilliant Prince delivers a solid, yet imperfect effort on 'HitNRun Phase One.' Despite Imperfections, 'HitNRun' has its moments.

SoMo Shows Potential On ‘My Life II’

Up-and-coming contemporary R&B singer SoMo showcases potential on 'My Life II,' but needs to take a bigger step forward.

Travis Scott, Rodeo | Album Review

Houston, Texas newcomer Travis Scott showcases potential, but not quite a home run on his debut album, Rodeo. 

Andra Day, Cheers To The Fall | Album Review 💿

Need a perfect example of how to kill it on your debut album? Look no further than Cheers To The Fall from Andra Day.

Jordin Sparks, Right Here Right Now – Review

Former American Idol winner Jordin Sparks steps up her game on her quietly released third album, ‘Right Here Right Now’.

Dillon Francis Delivers Enjoyable Effort With ‘This Mixtape Is Fire.’

Dillon Francis delivers a sound and enjoyable mixtape with This Mixtape is Fire., though not necessarily fiery.

Mac Demarco, ‘Another One’ (Review)

Following up the exceptionalness of Salad Days is a tall task, but Demarco manages well on Another One  Canadian singer/songwriter Mac Demarco has returned with his mini album Another One. Last ...

~ 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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Rae Sremmurd, “Torpedo” | Track Review 🎵

Chill bro rap duo Rae Sremmurd – Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi – is back with “Torpedo” but, is it really a big deal?

clide, “INFINITE” | Track Review 🎵

Berlin singer/songwriter clide serves up an authentic and sincere bop with his beautiful, dedicated, love-centric single, “INFINITE.”

Norah Jones & Logic, “Fade Away” | Track Review 🎵

Norah Jones and Bobby Hall – aka Logic – make sweet music together on the ‘Norah Jones is Playing Along Podcast ’ version of his hit, “Fade Away.”

Coi Leray, “Wasted” | Track Review 🎵

Rapper/singer Coi Leray shares her experiences with a romance that just isn’t worth the time or energy on the relatable “Wasted.”

Bailey Zimmerman, “Get to Gettin’ Gone” | Track Review 🎵

Bailey Zimmerman continues to show why he is one of country music’s most promising new acts on his single, “Get to Gettin’ Gone.”

Ava Max, “Dancing’s Done” | Track Review 🎵

Pop artist Ava Max drops the electrifying “Dancing’s Done,” the fourth single from her 2023, sophomore album,  Diamonds & Dancefloors.

Ñengo Flow & Bad Bunny, “Gato de Noche” | Track Review 🎵

Latin standouts Ñengo Flow and Bad Bunny make a formidable team on “Gato de Noche,” a surefire vibe to end 2022.

Arro, Prism | Track Review 🎵

When it comes to churning out memorable singles, Nashville indie-pop artist Arro has the golden touch, and he does so again with, 'Prism.'

Saint Levant & PLAYYARD, “I Guess” | Track Review 🎵

Saint Levant and PLAYYARD make a formidable team on their short but utterly sweet, vibe of a single, “I Guess.”

Paraffin, Mean | Track Review 🎵

Guest contributor, George James: Paraffin unleash Thunder With 'Mean.'

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