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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

    Tinashe, Joyride [📷: RCA]
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    Tinashe, Joyride | Album Review

    Urban contemporary singer Tinashe shines on her short, sweet, and sexy third project and proper sophomore album, ‘Joyride.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 18, 2018 ago
    Pentatonix, PTX Presents: Top Pop, Vol. 1 © RCA
    Album 💿

    Pentatonix, PTX Presents: Top Pop, Vol. 1 | Album Review

    Grammy-winning a cappella vocal standouts Pentatonix return with another consistent, enjoyable set of covers on ‘PTX Presents: Top Pop, Vol. 1.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 17, 2018 ago
    Sofi Tukker, Treehouse [📷: Ultra]
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    Sofi Tukker, Treehouse | Album Review

    Sofi Tukker (Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern) shine on their brief, but well-executed full-length debut album, ‘Treehouse.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 16, 2018 ago
    Kali Uchis, Isolation [📷 : Virgin]
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    Kali Uchis, Isolation | Album Review

    Up-and-coming 24-year old Colombian-American R&B singer Kali Uchis impresses on her soulful debut album, ‘Isolation.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 16, 2018 ago
    Cardi B, Invasion of Privacy [📷: Atlantic]
    Album 💿

    Cardi B, Invasion of Privacy | Album Review

    After dropping massively successful singles and a number of high-profile collaborations, Cardi B delivers an enjoyable, impressive full-length debut with ‘Invasion of Privacy.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 10, 2018 ago
    Hayley Kiyoko, Expectations © EMPIRE / Atlantic
    Album 💿

    Hayley Kiyoko, Expectations | Album Review

    Actress and rising pop artist Hayley Kiyoko delivers an honest, well-rounded debut album with ‘Expectations.’ Sexuality serves a pivotal role on the project. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 9, 2018 ago
    Rich the Kid, The World is Yours © Interscope
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    Rich the Kid, The World is Yours | Album Review 💿

    Atlanta rapper Rich the Kid drops his highly-anticipated debut album, ‘The World is Yours.’ The album has its fair share of highlights, but a lack of distinct artistry holds the rapper back.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 4, 2018 ago
    The Weeknd, My Dear Melancholy, (EP) [📷: Republic]
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    The Weeknd, My Dear Melancholy, (EP) | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning, Canadian R&B singer The Weeknd returns with a surprise EP, ‘My Dear Melancholy,.’ Here, he authentically and superbly captures the pain of the being heartbroken.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Lindsey Webster, Love Inside © Shanachie
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    Lindsey Webster, Love Inside | Album Review

    Gifted contemporary jazz singer/songwriter Lindsey Webster returns with a stellar sophomore album for Shanachie Records, ‘Love Inside.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 28, 2018 ago
    George Ezra, Staying at Tamara's [📷: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    George Ezra, Staying at Tamara’s | Album Review

    British singer-songwriter George Ezra makes an impressive return on his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Staying at Tamara’s.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 28, 2018 ago
    Jack White, Boarding House Reach © Columbia
    Album 💿

    Jack White, Boarding House Reach | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning, alternative darling Jack White is wilder and more adventurous than ever on his highly-anticipated third solo album, ‘Boarding House Reach.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 27, 2018 ago
    Love Simon © RCA
    Album 💿

    Love Simon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | Album Review

    The original motion picture soundtrack accompanying the highly-anticipated film, ‘Love, Simon’ has its fair share of highlights, old and new.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 20, 2018 ago

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