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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

    Daniel Caesar, Freudian [📷: Golden Child Recordings]
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    Daniel Caesar, Freudian | Album Review 💿

    Canadian R&B newcomer Daniel Caesar shows incredible potential on his debut album, ‘Freudian,’ which fuses love and spirituality.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 29, 2017 ago
    Dave East, Paranoia: A True Story © Def Jam
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    Dave East, Paranoia: A True Story | Album Review

    On his solid major label debut, ‘Paranoia: A True Story,’ Dave East shows he is a rapper to watch without question.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 23, 2017 ago
    A$AP Ferg, Still Striving [📷: RCA]
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    A$AP Ferg, Still Striving | Album Review

    East coast rapper A$AP Ferg comes back strong with his third studio album, ‘Still Striving.’ One word: bangers.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 22, 2017 ago
    Lil Peep, Come Over When You're Sober Pt. 1 [📷: Lil Peep]
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    Lil Peep, Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 1 | Album Review

    Rapper-singer Lil Peep is in his own, dark, twisted world on his seven-song project, ‘Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 1.’  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 17, 2017 ago
    Kesha, Rainbow © Kemosabe
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    Kesha, Rainbow | Album Review 💿

    After a five-year hiatus, pop superstar Kesha returns better than ever on her third studio album, ‘Rainbow.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 15, 2017 ago
    Rex Orange County, Apricot Princess © Rex Orange County
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    Rex Orange County, Apricot Princess | Album Review 💿

    Brit teen singer/songwriter Rex Orange County (Alex O’Connor) showcases musicianship that is transcendent of age on the brilliant ‘Apricot Princess.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 10, 2017 ago
    21 Savage, Issa Album [📷: Epic]
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    21 Savage, Issa Album | Album Review 💿

    Up-and-coming southern rapper 21 Savage has his moments on his debut Issa Album, but also has plenty of room for improvement.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 9, 2017 ago
    Andy Mineo and Wordsplayed Present Magic & Bird [📷: Reach]
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    Andy Mineo & Wordsplayed, Magic & Bird | Album Review

    Christian rappers Andy Mineo and Wordsplayed deliver an enjoyable, collaborative mixtape on ‘Magic & Bird.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 8, 2017 ago
    Aminé, Good For You © Republic
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    Aminé, Good for You | Album Review

    Oregon rap newcomer Aminé shows potential on his highly-anticipated debut album, ‘Good for You.’ Nonetheless, ‘Good for You’ isn’t without flaw.

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    Arcade Fire, Everything Now [📷: Columbia]
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    Arcade Fire, Everything Now | Album Review 💿

    Arguably, Canadian alt-rock darlings Arcade Fire deliver their weakest album to date with ‘Everything Now.’ Regardless, it has still has its moments.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 31, 2017 ago
    Meek Mill, Wins and Losses © Atlantic
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    Meek Mill, Wins & Losses | Album Review 💿

    Energetic rapper Meek Mill returns with his third studio album, ‘Wins & Losses.’ More often than not, the ‘wins’ outweigh the ‘losses.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 31, 2017 ago
    Tyler, The Creator, Flower Boy [📷: Columbia]
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    Tyler, the Creator, Flower Boy | Album Review 💿

    Tyler, the Creator returns with his fourth studio album, ‘Flower Boy.’ Arguably, ‘Flower Boy’ is the rapper’s best work to date.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 26, 2017 ago

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