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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

Katy Perry, Witness | Album Review 💿

Pop superstar Katy Perry struggles to find her footing on her 5th studio album, Witness. Sometimes it works, while other times it doesn’t.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 12, 2017 ago

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alt-J, Relaxer | Album Review 💿

British indie-rock band alt-J returns with an intriguing, if flawed third studio album, ‘Relaxer.’ The band’s eclecticism knows no end on ‘Relaxer.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 8, 2017 ago

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Bleachers, Gone Now | Album Review 💿

80s loving, alternative pop band Bleachers returns with its highly anticipated, incredibly intriguing sophomore effort, ‘Gone Now.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 8, 2017 ago

Halsey, hopeless fountain kingdom [📷: Astralwerks]

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Halsey, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom | Album Review

Alt-pop artist Halsey returns with a conceptual sophomore LP, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom. Although it’s enjoyable, it’s all over the place.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 7, 2017 ago

Mali Music, The Transition of Mali © RCA

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Mali Music, The Transition of Mali | Album Review 💿

‘The Transition of Mali,’ the second secular album by former gospel artist Mali Music, proves to be another respectable, well-rounded affair.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 6, 2017 ago

All Time Low, Last Young Renegade © Fueled By Ramen

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All Time Low, Last Young Renegade | Album Review 💿

On its seventh album, ‘Last Young Renegade,’ All Time Low embraces a newfound maturity. Although grown up, ‘Renegade’ remains enjoyable.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 5, 2017 ago

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

Kendrick Lamar (DAMN.), Father John Misty (Pure Comedy), and Chris Stapleton (From A Room: Volume 1) lead the list of 20 best albums of 2017 (so far).

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 2, 2017 ago

Lil Yachty, Teenage Emotions © Capitol / Motown

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Lil Yachty, Teenage Emotions | Album Review 💿

Idiosyncratic rapper Lil Yachty drops a wild debut album with Teenage Emotions. Ultimately, it’s a bizarre, messy effort, lacking depth.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 2, 2017 ago

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Bryson Tiller, True to Self | Album Review

Louisville, Kentucky urban artist Bryson Tiller returns with his highly-anticipated sophomore album True to Self. The results are a mixed bag.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 1, 2017 ago

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Washed Out, Paracosm | Album Review 💿

Although it’s always a beautiful effort, Paracosm, the 2013 sophomore album from Washed Out (Ernest Greene), is a wee bit too chill and mellow at times.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 27, 2017 ago