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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

Gucci Mane, Mr. Davis © Atlantic

Gucci Mane, Mr. Davis | Album Review 💿

After being delayed by a month, Gucci Mane drops ‘Mr. Davis,’ a studio album that ends up being much better-than-expected.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 19, 2017 ago

Marc E. Bassy, Gossip Columns © Republic

Marc E. Bassy, Gossip Columns | Album Review

Eclectic pop artist Marc E. Bassy delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded, full-length debut album with ‘Gossip Columns.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 18, 2017 ago

Beck, Colors © Capitol

Beck, Colors | Album Review

Alternative hipster Beck returns with ‘Colors,’ an effort that ends up being the opposite of his previous album, ‘Morning Phase.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 17, 2017 ago

P!nk, Beautiful Trauma [📷: RCA]

P!nk, Beautiful Trauma | Album Review 💿

P!nk returns with a consistent, enjoyable, seventh studio album, ‘Beautiful Trauma.’ Beautiful Trauma arrives after a five-year hiatus.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 16, 2017 ago

Zak Abel, Only When We're Naked © Atlantic

Zak Abel, Only When We’re Naked | Album Review 💿

English pop singer Zak Abel shines on his full-length debut album, ‘Only When We’re Naked.’ His best attribute is his voice.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 13, 2017 ago

Vivian Green, VGVI © Make Noise

Vivian Green, VGVI | Album Review

R&B singer-songwriter Vivian Green remains consistent and continues to impress on her sixth studio album, ‘VGVI.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 12, 2017 ago

Lil Pump [📷: Warner]

Lil Pump, Lil Pump | Album Review

Lil Pump represents the ‘SoundCloud rapper’ – for better or for worse. His self-titled mixtape has its fair share of moments.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 12, 2017 ago

Fantasia, Christmas After Midnight [📷: Concord]

Fantasia, Christmas After Midnight | Album Review 💿

Underrated, Grammy-winning R&B standout Fantasia delivers a well-rounded, enjoyable Christmas album with ‘Christmas After Midnight.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 11, 2017 ago

Gwen Stefani, You Make It Feel Like Christmas © Interscope

Gwen Stefani, You Make It Feel Like Christmas | Album Review

Gwen Stefani rings in the holiday season with a fun, well-rounded Christmas album, ‘You Make It Feel Like Christmas.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 11, 2017 ago

NF, Perception [📷: Capitol]

NF, Perception | Album Review

Nate Feuerstein – better known as NF – delivers a fine third studio album with ‘Perception.’ The messages are meaningful, prudent, and authentic.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 10, 2017 ago

Jacob Sartorius, Left Me Hangin' (EP)

Jacob Sartorius, Left Me Hangin’ (EP) | Album Review

Jacob Sartorius, now 15, returns improved on his second EP, Left Me Hangin’. Still, he has plenty of work to do.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 9, 2017 ago

Marilyn Manson, Heaven Upside Down [📷: Loma Vista]

Marilyn Manson, Heaven Upside Down | Album Review 💿

Marilyn Manson is charged up to nth degree on their tenth studio album, ‘Heaven Upside Down.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 9, 2017 ago

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