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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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Maxwell, Lake By the Ocean | Track Review

A truly glorious happening occurred – the return of one of neo-soul’s greatest, Maxwell, with a stellar new single, "Lake By the Ocean."

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Apr 14, 2016

BB Grooves: Kanye West’s ‘The Life Of Pablo’ No. 1 on the Billboard 200

It was only a matter of time for Kanye West to find his way back to the top of the charts. 'The Life of Pablo' debuts at no. 1 on the ...

Music, Scanning the Charts By the musical hype|Apr 13, 2016

Fable Cry, We’ll Show You Where the Monsters Are | Album Review

Nashville-based “scamp rock” band Fable Cry deliver a hella ambitious effort with 'We’ll Show You Where the Monsters Are.'

Album 💿, Music, Press Releases & Shopping, Reviews By the musical hype|Apr 12, 2016

Jennifer Lopez, Ain’t Your Mama | Track Review

During the American Idol Series Finale Jennifer Lopez unveiled her newest single to the world, “Ain’t Your Mama.” What's our verdict?

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Apr 11, 2016

Most Surprising Albums That Won Album of The Year Since 2000

Sometimes the albums you expect to win the Grammy for Album of the Year don’t. Here are the most surprising albums that won album of the year since 2000.

Columns, Evergreen, Music, Op Ed, Year in Review By the musical hype|Apr 7, 2016

The Chart Scoop | ZAYN Takes ‘Mind of Mine’ To No. 1

Zayn takes his debut solo album, 'Mind of Mine' to no. 1 on the Billboard 200. K. Michelle launches at no. 2 with 'More Issues Than Vogue.'

Columns, Music, Scanning the Charts By the musical hype|Apr 6, 2016

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