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  - Album 💿Albums & EPs 💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site 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. Each album also receives 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. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
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Why The Musical Hype is poppin'

The Musical Hype is an all-encompassing music blog featuring album + song reviews, playlists, interviews & various columns.

Song Reviews

Songs of various musical styles are reviewed.

Album Reviews

Albums of various styles are reviewed.

Playlists

Playlists rank among our proudest achievements.

Interviews

Q&As with intriguing musicians & bands.

Columns

Intriguing columns including Covers, Head 2 Head, Midnight Heat, Music Lifts, Throwback Vibez & LGBTQ Bopz among others.

~ The Musical Hype ~

The Lovin’ Spoonful, Do You Believe in Magic | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 166th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Do You Believe in Magic” by The Lovin’ Spoonful.

Columns, Music, Pop Culture, Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 By the musical hype|Nov 6, 2023

13 Intriguing Songs for ANY Occasion | Playlist 🎧

13 Intriguing Songs for ANY Occasion features music courtesy of Del Water Gap, Janet Jackson, Justin Bieber, Ledisi, and Sufjan Stevens.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Nov 6, 2023

Mary Mary, Can’t Give Up Now | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

In the 57th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by contemporary gospel duo, Mary Mary performing, “Can’t Give Up Now.”

Columns, Music, Music Lifts By the musical hype|Nov 5, 2023

Del Water Gap, We Will Never Be Like Anybody Else | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 6th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, we highlight “We Will Never Be Like Anybody Else” performed by Del Water Gap.

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, Music By the musical hype|Nov 5, 2023

Smokey Robinson vs. Laura Nyro | Head 2 Head 🗣️

In the 44th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Smokey Robinson & The Miracles and Laura Nyro & LaBelle contend for the best rendition of “You’ve Really Got A ...

Columns, Head 2 Head, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Nov 4, 2023