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        • Album ๐Ÿ’ฟAlbums & EPsย  ๐Ÿ’ฟ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™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.ย Also, GEMS โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ 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 ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Albums & EPsย  ๐Ÿ’ฟ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™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.ย Also, GEMS โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ 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

    SZA, SOS [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA; PIRO via Pixabay]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    SZA, SOS | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Despite a long wait, SZA makes a compelling comeback with her lengthy but high-quality sophomore album, SOS.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJanuary 10, 2023 ago
    Rodney Hazard, The Man From Nowhere (EP)
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Rodney Hazard, The Man From Nowhere | EP Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Rodney Hazard, the producer from the United States, is towering over the electronic realm with the release of his new EP, ‘The Man From Nowhere’.

    By George James, 3 yearsJanuary 9, 2023 ago
    Akil B. Strange
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Akil B. Strange, Everything You’ve Heard Is True | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    George James: Akil B. Strange Releases Fresh Album, ‘Everything You’ve Heard Is True’.

    By George James, 3 yearsDecember 23, 2022 ago
    Myylo, Ahh [๐Ÿ“ท: Myylo]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Myylo, Ahh | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    With his EP era in the books, ascending, independent LGBTQ pop artist, Myylo drops an enjoyable, โ€˜trim and fitโ€™ debut album with Ahh.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsDecember 17, 2022 ago
    Darcy Louch
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Darcy Louch, {re}defining | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    George James: Hertfordshire-based Darcy Louch, whose new EP, ‘{re}defining’ is now available to stream, has the soulful-pop energy coursing through her veins!

    By George James, 3 yearsDecember 8, 2022 ago
    Joji, SMITHEREENS [๐Ÿ“ท: 88rising / Warner]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Joji, SMITHEREENS | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Joji continues to exhibit his transformation into a gifted, truly intriguing musician on his short but utterly sweet, nine-track album, SMITHEREENS.ย 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsNovember 8, 2022 ago
    An Vedi, ConTempoRary Violin [๐Ÿ“ท: An Vedi]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    An Vedi, ConTempoRary Violin | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Guest contributor, George James: An Vedi Releases New Album, ‘ConTempoRary Violin’.

    By George James, 3 yearsNovember 4, 2022 ago
    Arctic Monkeys, The Car [๐Ÿ“ท: Domino]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Arctic Monkeys, The Car | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Grammy-nominated alternative collective Arctic Monkeys keep it weird yet intriguing on their seventh studio album, The Car.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 25, 2022 ago
    Taylor Swift, Midnights [๐Ÿ“ท: Taylor Swift]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Taylor Swift, Midnights | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Grammy-winning musician extraordinaire Taylor Swift makes an epic return to pop on her tenth studio album, Midnights.ย 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 24, 2022 ago
    Joshua Bassett, Sad Songs In A Hotel Room [๐Ÿ“ท: Warner]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Joshua Bassett, Sad Songs In A Hotel Room | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    In Sad Songs In A Hotel Room, Joshua Bassett opens up about pain, sadness, and trauma, transforming his personal issues into a sweet, relatable musical soundtrack.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 28, 2022 ago
    Hamid J, Cycle of a Relationship [๐Ÿ“ท: Hamid J]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Hamid J, Cycle of a Relationship | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Los Angeles-based, Iranian American, LGBTQ+ artist Hamid J shines on his 4-star, conceptual, debut album, Cycle of a Relationship.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 19, 2022 ago
    Ari Lennox, age/sex/location [๐Ÿ“ท: Dreamville / Roc Nation]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Ari Lennox, age/sex/location | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    R&B singer Ari Lennox brings the heat to her fine sophomore album, age/sex/location.ย  It impresses well beyond the hit single, โ€œPressure.โ€

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 15, 2022 ago

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