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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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A$AP Rocky, At. Long. Last. A$AP’ | Album Review

A$AP Rocky returns with his highly anticipated sophomore album, 'At. Long. Last. A$AP.' On 'A.L.L.A.', A$AP Rocky aims for bigger things.

Jamie Foxx, Hollywood: Story of a Dozen Roses | Album Review

'Hollywood: Story Of A Dozen Roses,' the fifth album by Jamie Foxx, is his weakest since breakout sophomore album, 'Unpredictable.' 

Twenty One Pilots, Blurryface | Album Review

Eclectic, Ohio alternative band Twenty One Pilots delivers a tour de force on their ambitious second album, 'Blurryface.'

Tech N9ne Delivers Eclectic Effort with ‘Special Effects’

Ultimately, 'Strange Effects' is another superb album from Tech N9ne. It's imperfect, but its pros easily outweigh its cons.

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Snoop Dogg, Bush | Album Review 💿

While veteran West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg hasn't returned to rapping just yet, chill, funky, R&B LP 'BUSH' proves to be satisfying.

Why Sam Hunt Represents The Future of Country Music 

Country newcomer Sam Hunt represents the future of country music on debut album 'Montevallo,' which showcases a more eclectic brand of country.

Passion Pit, Kindred | Album Review 💿

Passion Pit continues to master jubilance within its music. Latest LP, 'Kindred', is no different, finding strife, grief, and tribulation to be non-factors.

Yelawolf Delivers An Eclectic Effort With ‘Love Story’

Yelawolf delivers a fine sophomore album with ‘Love Story.’ ‘Love Story’ proves to be a stark contrast to his debut LP, ‘Radioactive.’

Examining Lyrics: Tyler the Creator, ‘Cherry Bomb’

As brash as Tyler, the Creator may be, his fourth studio album, 'Cherry Bomb' is explicitly brilliant. Here are 14 notable lyrics from 'Cherry Bomb.'

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Sufjan Stevens, Carrie & Lowell | Album Review 💿

Beloved indie singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens delivers an emotional, highly personal tour de force with latest LP, 'Carrie & Lowell'.

~ 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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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.'

T Brixson, Bonita | Track Review 🎵

Guest contributor, George James: T Brixson And Westbrooke Emerge With ‘Bonita.’

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