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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 ~

Julia Thomsen, Amour Piano Version | Song Review 🎵

Award-winning composer Julia Thomsen releases a piano version of "Amour," stripping her orchestral piece down to its bare essentials.

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|Aug 7, 2025

Ying Yang Twins, Pull My Hair | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

In the 62nd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Pull My Hair” by Ying Yang Twins.

Columns, Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥, Music By the musical hype|Aug 7, 2025

Eli, GAY MAN | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

In the 63rd edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “GAY MAN” performed by pop singer-songwriter Eli.

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Aug 6, 2025

ILLENIUM, Excision, Wooli & Valerie Broussard, Zombie | COVERS

In the 25th edition of COVERS (2025), ILLENIUM, Excision, Wooli & Valerie Broussard deliver a compelling rendition of “Zombie,” originally performed by The Cranberries.

Columns, COVERS, Music By the musical hype|Aug 6, 2025