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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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    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.

    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

    T.I., DIME TRAP [Photo Credits: Epic]
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    T.I., Dime Trap | Album Review

    Self-proclaimed ‘King of the South’ T.I. delivers plenty of worthwhile moments on his tenth studio album, ‘Dime Trap.’  

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 10, 2018 ago
    Twenty One Pilots, Trench [📷 : Fueled by Ramen]
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    Twenty One Pilots, Trench | Album Review 💿

    Following a three-year hiatus, Grammy-winning alternative duo Twenty One Pilots make a strong comeback on their fifth studio album, ‘Trench.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 9, 2018 ago
    Logic, YSIV [📷: Def Jam]
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    Logic, YSIV | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-nominated rapper Logic remains on autopilot throughout the course of his highly-anticipated, fourth studio album, ‘YSIV.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 4, 2018 ago
    Lil Wayne, Tha Carter V [Photo Credit: Young Money]
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    Lil Wayne, Tha Carter V | Album Review 💿

    Despite its incredibly delayed release, Grammy-winning southern rapper Lil Wayne exceeds expectations on the highly-anticipated ‘Tha Carter V.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 3, 2018 ago
    Prince, Piano & A Microphone [Photo Credit: Warner Bros.]
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    Prince, Piano & A Microphone 1983 | Album Review 💿

    ‘Piano & a Microphone 1983’ shows Prince in a more creative, intimate, and rawer setting.  His brilliance and musicianship are indisputable.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 28, 2018 ago
    JMSN, Velvet [Photo Credit: White Room]
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    JMSN, Velvet | Album Review 💿

    JMSN drops an enjoyable, well-rounded R&B album with ‘Velvet.’ “Levy,” “Talk is Cheap” & “So Bad” rank among the crème de la crème of the LP.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 28, 2018 ago
    Josh Groban, Bridges [📷: Reprise]
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    Josh Groban, Bridges | Album Review

    One of the most consistent artists in the game, Josh Groban maintains his superb musicianship throughout the course of ‘Bridges.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 26, 2018 ago
    Machine Gun Kelly, BINGE [Photo Credits: Bad Boy / Interscope]
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    Machine Gun Kelly, BINGE | Album Review

    Machine Gun Kelly smartly capitalizes off his “Rap Devil” resurgence with his brief album, ‘BINGE.’ The problem? It’s pretty flipping bad.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 24, 2018 ago
    Carrie Underwood, Cry Pretty [📷: Capitol Nashville]
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    Carrie Underwood, Cry Pretty | Album Review

    On the enjoyable ‘Cry Pretty’, Grammy-winning country artist Carrie Underwood balances out ‘tried-and-true’ country music and more contemporary pop.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 21, 2018 ago
    Tori Kelly, Hiding Place [📷: Capitol]
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    Tori Kelly, Hiding Place | Album Review

    With the help of Grammy-winning gospel icon Kirk Franklin, Tori Kelly assembles an uplifting, well-rounded pop-gospel album on ‘Hiding Place.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 20, 2018 ago
    Rotten Mind, Fading into Oblivion [Photo Credit: Lovely]
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    Rotten Mind, Fading into Oblivion | Album Review

    Rising Swedish post-punk band Rotten Mind serves up a heaping helping anger, angst, and darkness on their third studio album, ‘Fading into Oblivion.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 18, 2018 ago
    Paul McCartney, Egypt Station [Photo Credit: Capitol]
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    Paul McCartney, Egypt Station | Album Review 💿

    Legendary rock/pop musician Paul McCartney comes back in superb, truly potent fashion on his seventeenth solo album, EGYPT STATION.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 17, 2018 ago

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