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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

Sam Fender, Hypersonic Missiles | Album Review 💿

On his debut album ‘Hypersonic Missiles,’ British singer/songwriter Sam Fender shows off mature musicianship with creative songwriting and capable vocals.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 18, 2019 ago

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TOOL, Fear Inoculum | Album Review 💿

After a 13-year hiatus, alternative metal collective TOOL returns with their highly anticipated, well-rounded, fifth LP, Fear Inoculum.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 17, 2019 ago

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Alessia Cara, This Summer (EP) | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning pop/R&B singer/songwriter Alessia Cara shines once more on her brief, but scintillating six-song EP, ‘This Summer.’

By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 16, 2019 ago

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Korn, The Nothing | Album Review 💿

Alternative metal collective Korn keeps things dark, heavy, and intense to the nth degree on their 13th LP, ‘The Nothing.’

By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 16, 2019 ago

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Post Malone, Hollywood’s Bleeding | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated rapper/singer Post Malone delivers another enjoyable, crowd-pleasing affair with his third album, ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding.’

By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 12, 2019 ago

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Melanie Martinez, K-12 | Album Review 💿

After a four-year hiatus, The Voice alum Melanie Martinez returns with her sophomore album, ‘K-12’, a thoughtful, well-rounded, conceptual affair.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 10, 2019 ago

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Jeezy, TM104: The Legend of the Snowman | Album Review 💿

While he offers nothing particularly innovative on ‘TM104: The Legend of the Snowman,’ Jeezy serves up plenty of bangers that celebrate his career.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 3, 2019 ago

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Lana Del Rey, Norman F*****g Rockwell! | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated alt-pop singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey delivers arguably her best album to date with the explicitly titled ‘Norman F*****g Rockwell!’

By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 2, 2019 ago

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BROCKHAMPTON, GINGER | Album Review 💿

Hip-hop collective BROCKHAMPTON returns strong with their fifth studio album, ‘GINGER,’ which arrives less than a year after ‘iridescence.’

By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 28, 2019 ago

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Taylor Swift, Lover | Album Review 💿

Grammy winning pop superstar Taylor Swift proves seven is indeed a lucky number on her brilliant, seventh studio album, ‘Lover.’

By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 28, 2019 ago

Missy Elliott, Iconology (EP): The Musical Hype LP review [Photo Credits: Goldmine / Atlantic]

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Missy Elliott, Iconology (EP) | Album Review 💿

After a 14-year hiatus, Grammy-winning hip-hop icon Missy Elliott returns with an enjoyable, five-song EP, ‘Iconology,’ which celebrates her career.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 26, 2019 ago

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NF, The Search | Album Review 💿

Rapper NF returns with his highly anticipated, fourth studio album, ‘The Search.’ All in all, Nate Feuerstein puts together an enjoyable, well-rounded LP.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 20, 2019 ago