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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

Lana Del Rey, Lust for Life [📷: Interscope]

Lana Del Rey, Lust for Life | Album Review

Alternative pop/rock standout Lana del Rey returns with her fourth full-length album, ‘Lust for Life,’ which ranks among her best work yet.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 25, 2017 ago

Jake Miller, 2:00am in LA © Jake Miller Music

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Jake Miller, 2:00am in LA | Album Review

Pop heartthrob Jake Miller remains consistent on his latest project, ‘2:00am in LA.’ More folks should be listening to the 24-year old artist.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 24, 2017 ago

Declan McKenna, What Do You Think About the Car? [Photo Credit: Columbia]

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Declan McKenna, What Do You Think About the Car? | Album Review 💿

Teen British singer/songwriter Declan McKenna impresses with meaningful, mature songwriting on debut LP, What Do You Think About the Car?

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 24, 2017 ago

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Coldplay, Kaleidoscope EP | Album Review

Coldplay returns with a five-song EP, Kaleidoscope. Throughout its course, the British band switches between alternative rock and pop.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 21, 2017 ago

Daley, The Spectrum [📷: BMG Rights Management]

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Daley, The Spectrum | Album Review

Talented, though underappreciated British R&B singer Daley returns with an excellent sophomore album with ‘The Spectrum.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 20, 2017 ago

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French Montana, Jungle Rules | Album Review

French Montana returns after a four-year hiatus with his sophomore album, ‘Jungle Rules.’ The MC and the album have their respective moments.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 17, 2017 ago

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HAIM, Something to Tell You | Album Review

Cali sister trio HAIM returns with their highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘Something to Tell You.’ Overall, it ends up being a respectable effort.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 13, 2017 ago

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Jay-Z, 4:44 | Album Review 💿

Rap icon Jay-Z returns after a four-year hiatus with ‘4:44,’ arguably, his most personal album to date. He’s on autopilot.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 10, 2017 ago

India.Arie, SongVersation: Medicine [📷 : BMG Rights Management]

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India.Arie, SongVersation: Medicine | Album Review 💿

R&B singer/songwriter India.Arie returns with EP SongVersation: Medicine, her first new solo project following a four-year hiatus.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 7, 2017 ago

Superfruit, Future Friends Part One © RCA

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Superfruit, Future Friends – Part One | Album Review

Superfruit – comprised of Pentatonix members Mitch and Scott – releases an enjoyable, seven-song, debut EP with ‘Future Friends – Part One.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 6, 2017 ago

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25 Best Albums of 2017 (So Far) 2.0 | The Musical Hype

Kendrick Lamar (DAMN.), Father John Misty (Pure Comedy), and Chris Stapleton (From A Room: Volume 1) lead the list of 25 best albums of 2017 (so far).

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 5, 2017 ago

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TLC, TLC | Album Review

TLC returns with its fifth and final self-titled studio album. Left Eye is certainly missed, but T-Boz and Chilli assemble an enjoyable effort nonetheless.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 5, 2017 ago