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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
  - Songs 🎵Songs (singles + tracks) of various styles are reviewed in this section of The Musical Hype. Songs are assigned a rating between 0 and 5 stars.
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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 ~

Marsha Swanson, Not You | Track Review 🎵

'Not You’ is an intensely personal single by Marsha Swanson, characterized by evocative vocals exuding raw emotion, ensuring profound resonance with each lyrical utterance.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|Oct 20, 2023

Thomas Cole, Late To Bloom | Album Review 💿

Late To Bloom, the debut LP by Thomas Cole, is a high-octane energy booster, poised to etch its dance-pop anthemic charm into the annals of music history.

Album 💿, Columns, Guest Posts, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By George James|Oct 20, 2023

Pat Benatar, Hit Me With Your Best Shot | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 3rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, we highlight “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” performed by Pat Benatar.

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Oct 20, 2023

Incredible Songs: 2010s, Vol. 1 | Playlist 🎧

Incredible Songs: 2010s, Vol. 1 features music courtesy of Adele, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Oct 20, 2023

Getting to Know… Hunter-Gatherer | Interview 🎤

In the 377th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Pickering, North Yorkshire, alt-rock band, Hunter-Gatherer.

Columns, Interviews, Music By the musical hype|Oct 19, 2023

Getting to Know… Lazywall | Interview 🎤

In the 376th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Moroccan oriental rock/metal hybrid band, Lazywall.