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        • Album ๐Ÿ’ฟAlbums & EPsย  ๐Ÿ’ฟ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™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.ย Also, GEMS โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ 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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    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Albums & EPsย  ๐Ÿ’ฟ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™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.ย Also, GEMS โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review.

    5 out of 5 stars = MASTERPIECE

    4.5 out of 5 stars = NEAR MASTERPIECE

    4 out of 5 stars = EXCELLENT

    3.5 out of 5 stars = VERY GOOD

    3 out of 5 stars = AVERAGE / GOOD

    2.5 out of 5 stars = BELOW AVERAGE

    2 out of 5 stars = MEDIOCRE

    1.5 out of 5 stars, 1 out of 5 stars, 0.5 out of 5 stars, 0 out of 5 stars = BAD

    Ervin Munir
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Ervin Munir, Broken Compass | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Broken Compass, the latest album by Ervin Munir, is a shining example of the enduring power of folk, blending traditional influences with contemporary styles.

    By George James, 2 yearsJanuary 17, 2024 ago
    Joaicon, emotional fuqboi (EP) [๐Ÿ“ท: IconzRecordz]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Joaicon, emotional fuqboi | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Dominican pop artist Joaicon shines on his brief but compelling debut EP, memorably titled, emotional fuqboi.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 5, 2023 ago
    Jung Kook, Golden [๐Ÿ“ท: BIGHIT MUSIC]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Jung Kook, GOLDEN | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    ย  While GOLDEN, the brief debut album by K-Pop standout Jung Kook lacks innovation, it is an enjoyable pop LP, all in all.ย ย ย  โ€œ3Dโ€ย  โ€œI canโ€™t touch you through the phone / Or kiss you through the universe / In another time zone.โ€ Jung Kook kicks off GOLDEN with a Read more

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 7, 2023 ago
    Troye Sivan, Something To Give Each Other [๐Ÿ“ท: EMI Recorded Music Australia Production]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Troye Sivan, Something To Give Each Other | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    After a five-year-hiatus between studio albums, Troye Sivan makes a marvelous return with his brief but potent third album, Something To Give Each Other.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsOctober 23, 2023 ago
    Sufjan Stevens, Javelin [๐Ÿ“ท: Asthmatic Kitty]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Sufjan Stevens, Javelin | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Gifted singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens delivers one of the best projects of his career with his 10th studio album Javelin, dedicated to his late partner.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsOctober 21, 2023 ago
    Thomas Cole, Late To Bloom [๐Ÿ“ท: Thomas Cole Music]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Thomas Cole, Late To Bloom | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Late To Bloom, the debut LP by Thomas Cole, is a high-octane energy booster, poised to etch its dance-pop anthemic charm into the annals of music history.

    By George James, 2 yearsOctober 20, 2023 ago
    Kirk Franklin, Fatherโ€™s Day [๐Ÿ“ท: Fo Yo Soul Recordings / RCA]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Kirk Franklin, Fatherโ€™s Day | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Ever consistent, Grammy-winning gospel musician Kirk Franklin delivers another anointed, contemporary gospel LP with Fatherโ€™s Day.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsOctober 15, 2023 ago
    Mike Taveira, Bloom All Night (EP) [๐Ÿ“ท: Mike Taveira]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Mike Taveira, Bloom All Night | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    The handsome and talented pop musician Mike Taveira delivers four fabulous songs on his 2023 EP, Bloom All Night.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsOctober 10, 2023 ago
    Omar Apollo, Live For Me (EP) [๐Ÿ“ท: Omar Apollo / Warner]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Omar Apollo, Live For Me | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Omar Apollo continues to grow and exhibit superb musicianship on his 16-minute, four-track EP, Live For Me.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsOctober 9, 2023 ago
    Doja Cat, Scarlet [๐Ÿ“ท: Kemosabe / RCA]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Doja Cat, Scarlet | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    After dipping her toes into pop on Planet Her, Doja Cat embraces rap on her enjoyable, if imperfect, fourth studio album, Scarlet.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 27, 2023 ago
    Tyler Childers, Rustinโ€™ In The Rain [๐Ÿ“ท: Hickman Holler / RCA]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Tyler Childers, Rustinโ€™ In The Rain | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    On his brief 2023 album, Rustlinโ€™ In The Rain, Grammy-nominated country musician Tyler Childers delivers a tour de force, never missing the mark.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 22, 2023 ago
    Olivia Rodrigo, GUTS [๐Ÿ“ท: Olivia Rodrigo / Geffen]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Olivia Rodrigo, GUTS | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    With big shoes to fill following the success of her debut album, Sour, Grammy-winner Olivia Rodrigo delivers a marvelous sophomore LP filled with GUTS.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 21, 2023 ago

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