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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

Imagine Dragons, Origins [Photo Credit: Interscope]

Imagine Dragons, Origins | Album Review

On their fourth album, ‘Origins,’ Grammy-winning alternative rock band Imagine Dragons has some moments, but ultimately, falls short.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 16, 2018 ago

Kane Brown, Experiment [Photo Credit: Sony]

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Kane Brown, Experiment | Album Review

Country singer Kane Brown shows a substantial amount of growth artistically on his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Experiment.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 15, 2018 ago

Jon Bellion, Glory Sound Prep [📷: Capitol]

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Jon Bellion, Glory Sound Prep | Album Review 💿

Unafraid of being ‘left of center,’ alternative pop musician Jon Bellion delivers a quirky, yet incredibly unique sophomore album with ‘Glory Sound Prep.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 14, 2018 ago

Lil Peep, Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 2 [Photo Credit: Columbia]

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Lil Peep, Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2 | Album Review

Rapper-singer Lil Peep exhibits growth and a clearer portrait of his artistry on his posthumous full-length LP, ‘Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 13, 2018 ago

Muse, Simulation Theory [Photo Credit: Warner]

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Muse, Simulation Theory | Album Review

Grammy-winning alternative rock band Muse delivers their best work in years on their eighth studio album, ‘Simulation Theory.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 12, 2018 ago

Barbra Streisand, Walls [Photo Credit: Columbia]

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Barbra Streisand, Walls | Album Review

Iconic actress and singer Barbra Streisand delivers one of her best albums in years with her politically and socially-charged tour de force, ‘Walls.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 9, 2018 ago

Andrea Bocelli, Sí [Photo Credit: Decca]

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Andrea Bocelli, Sí | Album Review

The exemplification of a class act, not to mention consistency, veteran classical Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli shines bright on his 2018 album, ‘Sí.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 7, 2018 ago

Joji, BALLADS 1 [Photo Credits: 88rising / 12Tone Music]

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Joji, BALLADS 1 | Album Review 💿

Rising alternative R&B artist Joji showcases ample potential on his moody, full-length, debut studio album, ‘BALLADS 1.’ The vibes are real. 88rising truly is rising. Joji is on the roster of the mass media company, which is getting incredible buzz as a record label highlighting Asian artists. The alternative R&B Read more

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 31, 2018 ago

BROCKHAMPTON, iridescence [Photo Credit: QUESTION EVERYTHING / RCA]

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BROCKHAMPTON, iridescence | Album Review 💿

LA-based hip-hop collective BROCKHAMPTON captivates on their major label debut album, ‘iridescence,’ their fourth album overall.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 24, 2018 ago

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Khalid, Suncity | Album Review

Grammy-nominated urban contemporary artist Khalid returns with a 21-minute project, ‘Suncity’ which is chocked-full of vibes if nothing else.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 24, 2018 ago

Ella Mai [Photo Credit: 10 Summers / Interscope]

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Ella Mai, Ella Mai | Album Review

British R&B singer Ella Mai delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded contemporary R&B album with her self-titled debut. It’s much more than just “Boo’d Up.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 17, 2018 ago

Quavo, QUAVO HUNCO [📷: Quality Control/Motown/Capitol]

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Quavo, QUAVO HUNCHO | Album Review

Quavo releases his highly-anticipated debut album, ‘QUAVO HUNCHO.’ While the LP has its moments, the rapper also seems to run short on fresh ideas.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 16, 2018 ago