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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.
    Mali Music, Mali Is... © RCA
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    Mali Music, Mali Is… | Album Review 💿

    Mali Music makes his secular debut with MALI IS… but he doesn’t eschew showcasing his faith in the least.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJune 24, 2014 ago
    Ricky Dillard, Amazing © Entertainment One
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    Ricky Dillard & New G Keeps Things Fresh On ‘Amazing’

    Gospel musicians Ricky Dillard & New G keeps things fresh and inspirational on their latest exceptional album, ‘Amazing’.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJune 22, 2014 ago
    Lana Del Rey, Ultraviolence [📷: Interscope]
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    Lana Del Rey, Ultraviolence | Album Review

    Alternative musician Lana Del Rey shines on her incredibly moody new LP, ‘Ultraviolence.’ It perfectly showcases Del Rey’s incredibly robust, unique voice.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJune 19, 2014 ago
    José James, While You Were Sleeping © Blue Note
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    José James’ Restlessness is a Virtue on ‘While You Were Sleeping’

    Versatile singer José James follows up critically-acclaimed LP ‘No Beginning, No End’ with the eclectic ‘While You Were Sleeping.’

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJune 16, 2014 ago
    Meshed Ndegeocello, Comet, Come To Me © Naive
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    Meshell Ndegeocello Shines On ‘Comet, Come to Me’

    Bassist, singer/songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello shines on ‘Comet, Come to Me’, an album that is something of an underrated gem.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJune 12, 2014 ago
    Shaliek, Blood Sweat Tears © Pendulum
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    Shaliek Shows He’s An Old Soul on Debut ‘Blood Sweat Tears’

    R&B newcomer Shaliek showcases his fondness for old school soul on his debut album, ‘Blood Sweat Tears’.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJune 11, 2014 ago
    Miranda Lambert, Platinum [📷 RCA Records Label Nashville]
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    Miranda Lambert Delivers A Home Run With ‘Platinum’

    Bombshell country superstar Miranda Lambert “brings the goods” on her latest, highly anticipated studio album, ‘Platinum.’

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJune 9, 2014 ago
    50 Cent, Animal Ambition - An Untamed Desire To Win © G Unit
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    50 Cent Lukewarm on ‘Animal Ambition: An Untamed Desire To Win’

    Rapper 50 Cent comes over as lukewarm at best on independently issued album, ‘Animal Ambition: An Untamed Desire to Win.’

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJune 3, 2014 ago
    Austin Mahone, The Secret © Chase / Republic
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    Review: Austin Mahone, ‘The Secret (EP)’

    Up-and-coming pop heartthrob Austin Mahone delivers an enjoyable and respectable introduction to the world with EP, ‘The Secret’.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsMay 28, 2014 ago
    Mariah Carey, Me. I Am Mariah...The Elusive Chanteuse [📷: Def Jam]
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    Mariah Carey, Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse | Album Review

    After a five-year hiatus, Pop/R&B diva Mariah Carey returns,” bringing the heat” on her comeback LP, ‘Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse.’

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsMay 27, 2014 ago
    The Roots, And Then You Shoot Your Cousin © Def Jam
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    The Roots, …And Then You Shoot Your Cousin | Album Review

    Hip-hop band The Roots continue to ‘transcend’ the confines of hip-hop on the ambitious album ‘…And Then You Shoot Your Cousin.’

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsMay 21, 2014 ago
    Coldplay, Ghost Stories © Parlophone
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    Review: Coldplay, ‘Ghost Stories’

    On its sixth studio album, ‘Ghost Stories’, alternative rock/pop collective Coldplay opts for subtlety, mysteriousness, and restraint.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsMay 20, 2014 ago

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