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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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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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K. Michelle, ‘Birthday’ | Track Review

Unapologetic R&B singer K. Michelle returns with a new sensually-driven single, “Birthday.” “Birthday” is a gift, just not your traditional gift.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Sep 13, 2017

Miguel, ‘Shockandawe’ | Track Review

Miguel has a gem on his hands with metaphorically-driven single, “Shockandawe.” It’s brief, but ultimately, compelling nonetheless.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Sep 13, 2017

How Closely Did You Listen to ‘Relaxer’ By Alt-J | Quiz

Question: How closely did you listen to ‘Relaxer,’ the third studio album by British indie-rock band Alt-J? Take the quiz and test your knowledge!

Evergreen, Music, Quizzes By the musical hype|Sep 13, 2017

The Chart Scoop | LCD Soundsystem Live ‘American Dream’ at No. 1

What’s the chart scoop this week? LCD Soundsystem lands its first no. 1 album on the Billboard 200, while Taylor Swift remains no. 1 on the Hot 100.

Columns, Music, Scanning the Charts By the musical hype|Sep 13, 2017

Test Your Chart Knowledge of the 2017 Billboard 200 Chart | Quiz

Have you been following the Billboard 200 All year? See what you're made of with our random, 15-question quiz. Are you a "wannabe" or a "real"?

Columns, Evergreen, Music, Quizzes, Scanning the Charts, Year in Review By the musical hype|Sep 12, 2017

Rostam, Gwan | Track Review 🎵

Rostam Batmanglij (Rostam) drops a captivating, creative single, “Gwan,” in advance of his Nonesuch debut project, ‘Half-Light.’

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Sep 12, 2017

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