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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

PRETTYMUCH, PRETTYMUCH an EP | Album Review

Austin, Brandon, Edwin, Nick, and Zion, members of up-and-coming urban-pop boy-band PRETTYMUCH, release their debut EP, fittingly titled ‘PRETTYMUCH an EP.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 24, 2018 ago

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J. Cole, KOD | Album Review

Heating up April 2018, as well as the rap game, J. Cole returns with his surprise, highly-anticipated fifth studio album, ‘KOD.’ He focuses on drugs, money, sex, and a variety of issues.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 24, 2018 ago

The Chainsmokers, Sick Boy (EP) © Disruptor / Columbia

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The Chainsmokers, Sick Boy (EP) | Album Review

DJ/producer duo The Chainsmokers – Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart – return with a brief 13-minute, four-song EP, ‘Sick Boy.’ The results are mixed at best.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago

Kacey Musgraves, Golden Hour [📷: MCA Nashville]

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Kacey Musgraves, Golden Hour | Album Review

Two-time Grammy-winning country artist Kacey Musgraves returns with a magnificent, third studio album, ‘Golden Hour’, which appeals beyond the country audience.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 20, 2018 ago

Smokepurpp & Murda Beatz, Bless Yo Trap © Interscope / Alamo

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Smokepurpp & Murda Beatz, Bless Yo Trap | Album Review

Listening to the totally empty, meaningless ‘Bless Yo Trap,’ led by the utterly inept, surface level rhymes of Smokepurpp, the future of rap looks mighty suspect.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 19, 2018 ago

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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

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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

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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

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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]

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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

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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