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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

    the musical hype (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.
    Maroon 5, V © Interscope
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    Maroon 5, V | Album Review 💿

    Maroon 5 returns with its fifth studio album, ‘V’. Like previous album ‘Overexposed,’ Adam Levine and company focus on delivering slick, modern pop songs.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsSeptember 4, 2014 ago
    Kem, Promise To Love © Motown
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    Kem Shows Consistency, Little New on ‘Promise To Love’

    ‘Promise To Love’ is another solid release from adult contemporary R&B musician Kem. That said, it lacks the grandeur previous album, ‘Intimacy’.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsAugust 27, 2014 ago
    Chase Rice, Ignite the Night © Dack Janiels
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    Chase Rice, Ignite The Night | Album Review

    Country up-and-comer Chase Rice makes a major label splash with ‘Ignite The Night.’ Overall, ‘Ignite The Night’ is an imperfect, but enjoyable album.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsAugust 25, 2014 ago
    Caleb Johnson, Testify © Interscope
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    Caleb Johnson Shows Off Mad Pipes on Debut LP ‘Testify’

    American Idol Season 13 winner Caleb Johnson shows off tremendous potential with a high ceiling on his debut album, ‘Testify’.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsAugust 19, 2014 ago
    Troye Sivan, TRXYE © Universal Music Australia
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    Review: Troye Sivan, ‘TRXYE’

    There is little to nitpick about on ‘TRXYE’. Teen artist Troye Sivan has delivered an EP that truly separates his artistic lane from others.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsAugust 18, 2014 ago
    Al Jarreau, My Old Friend: Celebrating George Duke © Concord
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    Al Jarreau Delivers Solid Tribute on ‘My Old Friend’

    How does ‘My Old Friend’ stack up ultimately? It is a consistent and enjoyable tribute album that finds vet Al Jarreau sounding strong.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsAugust 15, 2014 ago
    Tank, Stronger © Atlantic
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    Tank, Stronger | Album Review

    Throughout the course of his sixth album ‘Stronger,’ Tank (Durrell Babbs) showcases his strengths and flaws alike. ‘Stronger’ has its moments nonetheless.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsAugust 14, 2014 ago
    Godsmack, 1000hp © Republic
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    Godsmack Delivers Solid, If Unexceptional Effort On ‘1000hp’

    Veteran metal band Godsmack delivers a solid, if unexceptional effort with its latest album, ‘1000hp’. Good, ‘1000hp’ doesn’t qualify as great.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsAugust 11, 2014 ago
    PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO © OVO/Warner Bros
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    PARTYNEXTDOOR Keeps it 100 on ‘PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO’

    Drake Protégé PARTYNEXTDOOR “keeps it 100” on his sophomore album, ‘PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO’. ‘PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO’ follows up ‘PARTYNEXTDOOR.’

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsAugust 5, 2014 ago
    Jesse McCartney, In Technicolor © Eight0Eight
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    Jesse McCartney Delivers Best Album With ‘In Technicolor’ 

    Actor and pop singer-songwriter Jesse McCartney delivers his best album yet with ‘In Technicolor’.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJuly 25, 2014 ago
    Bleachers, Strange Desire © RCA
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    Bleachers, Strange Desire | Album Review 💿

    Bleachers delivers a fine, enjoyable debut effort with Strange Desire. Sometimes it’s overdone, but more often that not, it shines.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJuly 21, 2014 ago
    Marsha Ambrosius, Friends & Lovers © RCA
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    Takeaways from Marsha Ambrosius’ ‘Friends & Lovers’

    After listening to Marsha Ambrosius’ sadly under-promoted sophomore album Friends & Lovers, there were some notable takeaways worth mentioning.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJuly 16, 2014 ago

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