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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

    Peter Hollens, Legendary Folks Songs [Photo Credit: One Voice Productions]
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    Peter Hollens, Legendary Folk Songs | Album Review

    The multifaceted Peter Hollens – gifted musician, educator & savvy businessman – thrills on his captivating album of folk classics, ‘Legendary Folk Songs.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 20, 2018 ago
    Wiz Khalifa, Rolling Papers 2 [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
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    Wiz Khalifa, Rolling Papers 2 | Album Review

    Although it suffers from excessive length, Wiz Khalifa sounds reinvigorated on ‘Rolling Papers 2,’ the sequel to his 2011, major-label debut LP.

    By the musical hype, 7 years ago
    Black Atlass, Pain & Pleasure [Photo Credits: XO / Republic]
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    Black Atlass, Pain & Pleasure | Album Review 💿

    Canadian-bred, LA-based alternative R&B artist Black Atlass impresses on his ultra-moody, falsetto-laden sophomore album, ‘Pain & Pleasure.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 18, 2018 ago
    Future, Beast Mode 2 [Photo Credit: Epic]
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    Future, Beast Mode 2 | Album Review

    ATL rapper Future offers “more of the same” on his nine-track mixtape, ‘Beast Mode 2,’ a sequel to his 2015 mixtape, ‘Beast Mode.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 12, 2018 ago
    Yungblud, 21st Century Liability [📷: Geffen]
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    YUNGBLUD, 21st Century Liability | Album Review

    British alternative newcomer YUNGBLUD infuses “fresh blood” into the music game with his thrilling, eclectic debut album, ‘21st Century Liability.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 11, 2018 ago
    Meek Mill, Legends of Summer (EP) [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
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    Meek Mill, Legends of Summer (EP) | Album Review

    Following imprisonment, beloved Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill returns with an enjoyable, well-rounded EP, ‘Legends of Summer.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 10, 2018 ago
    Years & Years, Palo Santo [📷: Polydor]
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    Years & Years, Palo Santo | Album Review 💿

    Years & Years returns with a compelling sophomore album with ‘Palo Santo’ which masterfully incorporates social issues, sexuality, and spirituality. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 9, 2018 ago
    Gorillaz, The Now Now [📷: Parlophone / Warner]
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    Gorillaz, The Now Now | Album Review

    Although more accessible than ‘Humanz’ to some extent, Damon Albarn and Gorillaz still require the audience to be ambitious listeners on ‘The Now Now.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 6, 2018 ago
    Florence + The Machine, High as Hope [📷: Virgin]
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    Florence + The Machine, High as Hope | Album Review

    Alternative darlings Florence + The Machine delivers an enjoyable, impressive, and well-rounded fourth studio album with ‘High as Hope.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 4, 2018 ago
    Drake, Scorpion [📷: Cash Money]
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    Drake, Scorpion | Album Review

    Although double album ‘Scorpion’ could use some edits, Drake gives listeners plenty of quality listening experiences throughout its 90-minute course.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 2, 2018 ago
    Dan + Shay, Dan + Shay [📷: Warner Nashville]
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    Dan + Shay, Dan + Shay | Album Review

    Country duo Dan + Shay sound respectable, if a bit ‘middle of the road’ and too safe on their self-titled, third studio album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 29, 2018 ago
    Yellow Claw, New Blood [Photo Credit: Barong Family]
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    Yellow Claw, New Blood | Album Review 💿

    After releasing numerous intriguing advance singles, Dutch producer/DJ duo Yellow Claw deliver an equally third LP with ‘New Blood.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 28, 2018 ago

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