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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

    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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 yearsSeptember 17, 2018 ago
    Russ, Zoo [Photo Credit: Columbia]
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    Russ, ZOO | Album Review

    Despite throwing in a couple of features, Russ delivers an underwhelming sophomore LP with ‘Zoo,’ which is devoid of innovative spirit.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 13, 2018 ago
    Hozier, Nina Cried Power (EP) [📷: Rubyworks / Columbia]
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    Hozier, Nina Cried Power (EP) | Album Review

    Four years after his breakthrough debut album, Irish singer/songwriter Hozier returns with a strong four-song EP, ‘Nina Cried Power.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 13, 2018 ago
    Lenny Kravitz, Raise Vibration [📷: BMG Rights Management]
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    Lenny Kravitz, Raise Vibration | Album Review 💿

    Following a four-year hiatus, Grammy-winning rock musician Lenny Kravitz returns with his 11th studio album, ‘Raise Vibration.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 12, 2018 ago
    $uicideBoy$, I Want to Die in New Orleans [Photo Credit: G*59]
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    $uicideBoy$, I Want to Die in New Orleans | Album Review

    After releasing numerous projects, cousin rap-duo $uicideBoy$ finally release their debut album, ‘I Want to Die in New Orleans.’  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 11, 2018 ago
    Why Don't We, 8 Letters [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
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    Why Don’t We, 8 Letters | Album Review

    Rising boy band Why Don’t We (Corbyn, Daniel, Jack, Jonah, and Zach) deliver an enjoyable, respectable full-length, debut album with ‘8 Letters.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 6, 2018 ago
    Eminem, Kamikaze [📷: Aftermath]
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    Eminem, Kamikaze | Album Review

    Angry over the state of rap as well as the poor critical reception of his album, ‘Revival,’ Eminem surprises with an angry, surprise album, ‘Kamikaze.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 4, 2018 ago
    Troye Sivan, Bloom [📷: Capitol]
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    Troye Sivan, Bloom | Album Review

    23-year old South African-born Aussie pop artist Troye Sivan returns with a tight, authentic sophomore album with ‘Bloom.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 3, 2018 ago
    Alice in Chains, Rainier Fog [Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management]
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    Alice in Chains, Rainier Fog | Album Review

    Iconic rock band Alice in Chains returns with their highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Rainier Fog.’ The project doesn’t disappoint in the least.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 30, 2018 ago
    Liam Payne, First Time (EP) [Photo Credit: Capitol]
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    Liam Payne, First Time (EP) | Album Review

    Pop artist Liam Payne makes fans wait even more for his full-length debut album, opting to drop a respectable, if indistinct debut EP first, ‘First Time.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 28, 2018 ago

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