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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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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 ...

Vivian Green Shines Vividly on ‘Vivid

Vivian Green doesn’t reinvent the wheel on 'Vivid', but she doesn't need to – she stays in her lane with her magnificent, raspy, soulful pipes.

Charlie Puth, Some Kind Of Love (EP) | Album Review

Newcomer Charlie Puth delivers a solid introduction to the world with Some Kind Of Love (EP).

Nick De La Hoyde Shows Tremendous Potential on ‘Passion’ EP

Austrailian rapper, singer, and songwriter Nick de la Hoyde shows off tremendous potential on his six-song EP, ‘Passion.'  

Lil Dicky Delivers Entertaining Debut With ‘Professional Rapper’

Lil Dicky's debut LP Professional Rapper has more upside than downside. There are some great moments and Lil Dicky definitely has humor on lock down.

Stacy Barthe Masterfully Tackles Personal Struggles On ‘BEcoming’

Up-and-coming R&B singer/songwriter Stacy Barthe delivers an underrated, but extremely meaningful debut album with 'BEcoming.'

Jill Scott, Woman | Album Review 💿

On her latest album 'Woman,' Jill Scott continues to flaunt her best attribute – her splendid, powerhouse vocals.

~ 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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LW, Fine Wine | Track Review 🎵

Following a six-year-hiatus, R&B singer, songwriter, and producer LW makes a classy, compelling, and sexy comeback with his single, “Fine Wine.”

Saint Levant, Nails | Track Review 🎵

Dashing, talented, multilingual rapper Saint Levant (Marwan Abdelhamid) keeps the hits coming with his enjoyable single, “Nails.”

Zombiero Martin, Rotten Circus | Track Review 🎵

Guest contributor, George James: Zombiero Martin Flick The Rock Switch With 'Rotten Circus.'

Maroon 5, Middle Ground | Track Review 🎵

Although short of a triumphant comeback, Adam Levin and Maroon 5 manage to ‘step up their game’ a notch on the thoughtful single, “Middle Ground.”

H.E.R., The Journey | Track Review 🎵

Decorated R&B singer/songwriter H.E.R. shines on her first single of 2023, the encouraging and uplifting, “The Journey.”

Julia Thomsen, Eternal Love | Track Review 🎵

'Eternal Love,' the latest release by Julia Thomsen, is a breathtaking musical composition that effortlessly lifts the listener's mood & captivates the senses.

Kingdumb, Sun Blinging | Track Review 🎵

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

Post Malone, Mourning | Track Review 🎵

On “Mourning,” the short but sweet second single from his fifth album, Austin, Post Malone is honest about his alcohol issues.

Bad Bunny, WHERE SHE GOES | Track Review 🎵

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny continues his hot streak with the utterly thrilling single, “WHERE SHE GOES.”

Conan Gray, Never Ending Song | Track Review 🎵

Handsome and talented pop singer/songwriter Conan Gray returns with another must-hear hit single, “Never Ending Song.”

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