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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

Why Don't We, A Why Don't We Christmas © Atlantic

Why Don’t We, A Why Don’t We Christmas | Album Review

Pop collective Why Don’t We continues to keep the art of the boy band alive on its five-song Christmas EP, ‘A Why Don’t We Christmas.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 29, 2017 ago

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blackbear, cybersex | Album Review 💿

Confident, tatted, singer-rapper-songwriter blackbear assembles an enjoyable, star-studded mixtape with ‘cybersex.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 28, 2017 ago

DRAM, #1HappyHoliday © EMPIRE / Atlantic

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DRAM, #1HappyHoliday – Single | Album Review 🎵💿

Rapper-singer DRAM flaunts his Christmas music chops on a three-song holiday single, ‘#1Happy Holiday.’ BigBabyMom is the sole featured guest.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 27, 2017 ago

Sia, Everyday is Christmas © Monkey Puzzle / Atlantic

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Sia, Everyday is Christmas | Album Review

Australian pop singer-songwriter extraordinaire Sia delivers an enjoyable album of original Christmas songs on ‘Everday is Christmas.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 27, 2017 ago

Big K.R.I.T., 4eva is a Mighty Long Time © BMG Rights Management

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Big K.R.I.T., 4eva is a Mighty Long Time | Album Review

Underrated, old-school Mississippi rapper-producer drops an impressive third studio album, double album ‘4eva is a Mighty Long Time.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 22, 2017 ago

Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, The Rest of Our Life © Sony Nashville

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Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, The Rest of Our Life | Album Review

Country vets Tim McGraw and Faith Hill join forces musically for collaborative album ‘The Rest of Our Life.’ Ultimately, it’s enjoyable and well-rounded.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 20, 2017 ago

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Walk the Moon, What If Nothing | Album Review 💿

Ohio alternative band Walk the Moon returns in top-notch form on their highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘What If Nothing.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 16, 2017 ago

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Taylor Swift, Reputation | Album Review 💿

After receiving a lukewarm reception towards the promo singles, Taylor Swift exceeds expectations on her sixth studio album, ‘Reputation.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 13, 2017 ago

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Blake Shelton, Texoma Shore | Album Review

Blake Shelton returns with a consistent, enjoyable studio album with ‘Texoma Shore.’ His voice and personality shines through.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 9, 2017 ago

Grace VanderWaal, Just the Beginning © Columbia

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Grace VanderWaal, Just the Beginning | Album Review

13-year old singer-songwriter Grace VanderWaal delivers a fine debut LP with ‘Just the Beginning.’ The America’s Got Talent winner showcases her artistry.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 8, 2017 ago