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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 ~

Mahalia Jackson, Always Look Up | Music Lifts

In the 11th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by legendary gospel musician Mahalia Jackson performing “Always Look Up.”

0 Columns, Music, Music Lifts By the musical hype|Mar 22, 2026

Olivia Dean, Close Up | Bangerz N Bopz

In the 24th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Close Up” performed by Grammy-winning English singer-songwriter Olivia Dean.

0 Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Mar 22, 2026

Laura Branigan vs. Michael Bolton | Face Off

In the seventh edition of Face Off (2026), Laura Branigan and Michael Bolton face off for the best rendition of “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You.”