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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 (he/him) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education and 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. Music and writing are two of the most important parts of his life.
    A Great Big World, Is There Anybody Out There? [📷: Epic]
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    A Great Big World, Is There Anybody Out There? | Album Review 💿

    Singer/songwriting duo A Great Big World Showcase both classicism and creativity on debut album, ‘Is There Anybody Out There?’

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJanuary 22, 2014 ago
    Bruce Springsteen, High Hopes [📷: Columbia]
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    Bruce Springsteen, High Hopes | Album Review 💿

    High Hopes may not be the best or most memorable Bruce Springsteen album, but it’s still pretty doggone good.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJanuary 17, 2014 ago
    Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Give The People What They Want © Daptone
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    Sharon Jones Shines On ‘Give The People What They Want’

    Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings definitely “give the people what they want” on their latest retro-soul album, ‘Give the People What They Want.’

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJanuary 16, 2014 ago
    John Newman, Tribute © Island
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    John Newman, Tribute | Album Review 💿

    British singer John Newman proves soul is alive and well on his debut studio album, Tribute.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJanuary 14, 2014 ago
    Kid Ink, My Own Lane © RCA
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    Kid Ink Shows Potential On ‘My Own Lane’

    On sophomore album ‘My Own Lane,’ Kid Ink shows he’s got massive potential.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJanuary 10, 2014 ago
    Arctic Monkeys, AM © Domino
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    Arctic Monkeys, AM | Album Review 💿

    British alternative rock band Arctic Monkeys show infatuation at its best on their terrific 2013 album, ‘AM’.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJanuary 6, 2014 ago
    Celine Dion, Loved Me Back to Life [Photo Credit: Sony]
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    Celine Dion, Loved Me Back To Life | Album Review 💿

    Canadian pop powerhouse Celine Dion shows that she’s ‘still got it’ on Loved Me Back to Life, her first new studio album since 2007.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsNovember 13, 2013 ago
    Jay Sean, Neon [Photo Credit: Republic]
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    Jay Sean, Neon | Album Review

    British-Asian pop and contemporary R&B artist Jay Sean continues to struggle to find an artistic identity stateside on his fourth studio album, ‘Neon.’

    By the musical hype, 13 yearsJuly 31, 2013 ago
    emblem-3-nothing-to-lose-columbia
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    Emblem3, Nothing To Lose | Album Review

    Review: Pop trio Emblem3 may truly have ‘Nothing to Lose’ but do they ‘gain enough’ to become commercially successful on their debut album?

    By the musical hype, 13 yearsJuly 30, 2013 ago
    Robin Thicke, Blurred Lines © Interscope
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    Robin Thicke, Blurred Lines | Album Review 💿

    R&B/Blue-eye soul standout Robin Thicke Delivers an enjoyable set of pop-soul cuts on ‘Blurred Lines,’ which is no “one trick pony.”

    By the musical hype, 13 yearsJuly 29, 2013 ago
    Kid Cudi, Indicud [Photo Credit: Republic]
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    Kid Cudi, Indicud | Album Review

    Although lengthy and overstuffed, Kid Cudi delivers plenty of intriguing moments throughout the course of his third studio album, ‘Indicud.’

    By the musical hype, 13 yearsApril 15, 2013 ago
    Chrisette Michele, Better © Motown
    Music

    Chrisette Michele, A Couple of Forevers | Track Review

    Chrisette Michele drops a soulful gem with “A Couple of Forevers,” the promo single for her fourth studio album, ‘Better.’ 

    By the musical hype, 13 yearsFebruary 7, 2013 ago

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