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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

    Marvin Sapp, Close [📷: Provident]
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    Marvin Sapp, Close | Album Review

    Pastor Marvin Sapp delivers another well-rounded, uplifting, contemporary gospel album with ‘Close.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 3, 2017 ago
    Miley Cyrus, Younger Now [📷: RCA]
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    Miley Cyrus, Younger Now | Album Review

    Despite a lack of flashy records and singles, Miley Cyrus exceeds expectations on her sixth studio album, ‘Younger Now.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 3, 2017 ago
    Tamar Braxton, Bluebird of Happiness © TamartianLand
    Album 💿

    Tamar Braxton, Bluebird of Happiness | Album Review

    R&B diva Tamar Braxton remains a vocal force on her fourth studio album, ‘Bluebird of Happiness.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 2, 2017 ago
    Demi Lovato, Tell Me You Love Me [📷: Island / Hollywood]
    Album 💿

    Demi Lovato, Tell Me You Love Me | Album Review 💿

    Pop superstar Demi Lovato returns with her compelling, highly anticipated sixth studio album, TELL ME YOU LOVE ME.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 2, 2017 ago
    Hoodie Allen, The Hype
    Album 💿

    Hoodie Allen, The Hype | Album Review

    New York Hoodie Allen continues to flex his muscles on his third studio album, ‘The Hype.’ Incredibly talented, Allen showcases incredible consistency.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 29, 2017 ago
    Ledisi, Let Love Rule © Verve
    Album 💿

    Ledisi, Let Love Rule | Album Review 💿

    Classy, Grammy-nominated adult contemporary R&B powerhouse Ledisi drops another consistent album with LET LOVE RULE.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 27, 2017 ago
    Macklemore, Gemini © Bendo
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    Macklemore, Gemini | Album Review 💿

    Returning as a solo act, for the most part, Macklemore drops an enjoyable, if overstuffed album with ‘Gemini.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 26, 2017 ago
    The Killers, Wonderful Wonderful © Island
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    The Killers, Wonderful Wonderful | Album Review 💿

    The Killers make a “wonderful, wonderful” comeback after a five-year hiatus with its fifth studio album, WONDERFUL WONDERFUL.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 26, 2017 ago
    The Neighbourhood, Hard - EP © Columbia
    Album 💿

    The Neighbourhood, Hard (EP) | Album Review 💿

    The five-track Hard (EP) marks a positive step forward for California alternative band, The Neighbourhood, led by Jesse Rutherford.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 25, 2017 ago
    Fergie, Double Dutchess [📷: BMG Rights Management]
    Album 💿

    Fergie, Double Dutchess | Album Review 💿

    Urban-pop/hip-hop artist Fergie returns with her long-awaited sophomore album, ‘Double Dutchess,’ following an eleven-year hiatus.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 25, 2017 ago
    Michael McDonald, Wide Open © BMG Rights Management
    Album 💿

    Michael McDonald, Wide Open | Album Review 💿

    Blue-eyed soul, soft-rock veteran Michael McDonald makes an epic return on ‘Wide Open,’ his first new studio album in nine years.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 21, 2017 ago
    Musiq Soulchild, Feel the Real © Entertainment One
    Album 💿

    Musiq Soulchild, Feel the Real | Album Review 💿

    Philly neo-soul artist Musiq Soulchild remains consistent on his soulful, lengthy double album, FEEL THE REAL.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 20, 2017 ago

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