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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.

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Mumford & Sons, Babel | Album Review

'Babel,' the highly-anticipated sophomore album from Mumford & Sons, gives them a solid, but not necessarily innovative album.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|Sep 26, 2012

DMX, Undisputed | Album Review

Once ubiquitous rapper DMX releases Undisputed, his first studio effort since 2006. He was once a force on the East coast rap scene.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|Sep 15, 2012

Dave Matthews Band, Away From The World | Album Review

‘Away from the World’ is an enjoyable album by Dave Matthews Band. There is excellent musicianship shown throughout the effort.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|Sep 10, 2012

Matchbox Twenty, North | Album Review

Following a 10-year hiatus, pop group Matchbox Twenty returns with ‘North,’ an effective and enjoyable comeback album.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|Sep 7, 2012

Slaughterhouse, Welcome To Our House | Album Review

On 'Welcome to Our House,' star-studded rap collective Slaughterhouse delivers an album that has its fair share of notable moments.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By brent80|Sep 4, 2012

Walmart Music Censorship | Opinion Editorial

There are a vast number of inconsistencies when it comes to censorship. Retailer Walmart carries 'explicit' books and movies, but not explicit music. Why?

Columns, Music, Op Ed, Pop Culture By brent80|Aug 22, 2012

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