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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

Jason Mraz, Know. | Album Review

For Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Jason Mraz, “love” is the focus on his highly-anticipated, sixth studio album, ‘Know.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 15, 2018 ago

Nicki Minaj, Queen [Photo Credit: Cash Money]

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Nicki Minaj, Queen | Album Review

After a four-year hiatus, Nicki Minaj returns with her highly-anticipated, fourth studio album, ‘Queen.’ It doesn’t disappoint for the most part.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 14, 2018 ago

YG, Stay Dangerous [Photo Credit: Def Jam]

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YG, Stay Dangerous | Album Review

YG serves a hearty helping of hard-nosed, West Coast and trap-infused bangers on his 3rd studio album, Stay Dangerous. Wheel not reinvented, but worthwhile.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 13, 2018 ago

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Mac Miller, Swimming | Album Review 💿

Mac Miller returns with arguably the most personal, honest, and mature album of his career with his fifth studio album, ‘Swimming.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 9, 2018 ago

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Travis Scott, ASTROWORLD | Album Review

Houston rapper Travis Scott delivers some of the best work of his career with his highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘ASTROWORLD.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 7, 2018 ago

Iggy Azalea, Survive the Summer (EP) [📷: Island]

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Iggy Azalea, Survive the Summer (EP) | Album Review

Following a four-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated rapper Iggy Azalea returns with ‘Survive the Summer,’ a six-song EP full of cocky, confident bangers.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 6, 2018 ago

Cody Jinks, Lifers [Photo Credit: Rounder]

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Cody Jinks, Lifers | Album Review

Country artist Cody Jinks keeps things traditional throughout the course of his eighth album, ‘Lifers.’ The results are consistent and utterly incredible.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 2, 2018 ago

Lil Phag, God Hates Lil Phag [Photo Credit: the @ pak]

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LIL PHAG, God Hates LIL PHAG | Album Review

Lil Phag (Elijah Daniel), drops an outlandish, comedic rap album, ‘God Hates Lil Phag,’ focused on clout, along with sex jokes and assists from friends.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 31, 2018 ago

Race to Neptune, Abandon Fashion (EP) [Photo Credit: Race to Neptune]

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Race to Neptune, Abandon Fashion (EP) | Album Review

Fort Collins, CO indie rock band Race to Neptune impresses on their adventurous, distorted, and at times, retro-sounding EP, ‘Abandon Fashion.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 27, 2018 ago

88rising, Head in the Clouds [Photo Credits: 88rising / 12Tone Music]

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88rising, Head in the Clouds | Album Review

Mass media company and record label 88rising shows that it is indeed “rising” on its star-studded, well-rounded compilation album, ‘Head in the Clouds.’

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 25, 2018 ago