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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

Alec Benjamin, Narrated for You [📷: Alec Benjamin]

Alec Benjamin, Narrated for You | Album Review 💿

Rising Arizona pop singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin showcases immense potential on his debut mixtape, ‘Narrated for You.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 22, 2018 ago

Michael Bublé, love [Photo Credit: Reprise]

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Michael Bublé, Love | Album Review

Traditional pop standout Michael Bublé remains consistent on his 2018 album, Love, featuring classics and a couple of brand-new songs.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 21, 2018 ago

Smoota, Pheromones [Photo Credit: Body to Body]

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Smoota, Pheromones | Album Review

On ‘Pheromones,’ Brooklyn R&B singer/songwriter Smoota delivers a thrilling sophomore album that thrives off lust, sex, and the influence of classic soul.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 20, 2018 ago

Elijah Soltan, Spin Wrld [Photo Credit: Elijah Soltan]

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Elijah Soltan, Spin Wrld (EP) | Album Review

19-year old California DJ and producer Elijah Soltan brings some freshness to the EDM game on his thrilling, four-track, first official EP, ‘Spin Wrld.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 19, 2018 ago

Mariah Carey, Caution [Photo Credit: Epic]

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Mariah Carey, Caution | Album Review 💿

Following a rough patch in her career, R&B chanteuse Mariah Carey delivers a tight, comeback LP with ‘Caution’ that doesn’t disappoint.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 19, 2018 ago

Imagine Dragons, Origins [Photo Credit: Interscope]

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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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 yearsNovember 14, 2018 ago