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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

    Aaron Carter, LøVë © Sony
    Album 💿

    Aaron Carter, LøVë (EP) | Album Review 💿

    Former teen-pop heartthrob Aaron Carter returns with five-song EP, LøVë, his first set of new music following a 15-year hiatus.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 13, 2017 ago
    Sampha, Process [📷: Young Turks]
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    Sampha, Process | Album Review 💿

    British musician Sampha delivers an authentic, emotional tour de force on his highly anticipated debut album, ‘Process.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 8, 2017 ago
    Reba McEntire, Sing It Now- Songs of Faith & Hope © Big Machine
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    Reba McEntire, Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope | Album Review 💿

    Country superstar Reba McEntire returns in 2017 with a country-gospel album, ‘Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 7, 2017 ago
    Big Sean, I Decided. © Def Jam
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    Big Sean, I Decided. | Album Review 💿

    Big Sean is in introspective mode on his fourth studio album, ‘I Decided.’ Although imperfect, he showcases newfound maturity.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 6, 2017 ago
    Eric King, Eric King EP © Eric King
    Album 💿

    Eric King, Eric King (EP) | Album Review 💿

    Indie rapper Eric King brings something different to the table on his 4-song, self-titled EP. The artist & effort are filled with potential.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 4, 2017 ago
    Brantley Gilbert, The Devil Don't Sleep © Big Machine
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    Brantley Gilbert, The Devil Don’t Sleep | Album Review 💿

    Outlaw country standout Brantley Gilbert packs a mean punch on his fourth album, ‘The Devil Don’t Sleep.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 2, 2017 ago
    Migos, Culture © 300 Entertainment
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    Migos, Culture | Album Review 💿

    Migos do a sound job of sharing their ‘Culture’ with the world. ‘Culture’ is chocked full of hard-hitting, rhythmically-driven bangers.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 31, 2017 ago
    Kehlani, SweetSexySavage [📷: Atlantic]
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    Kehlani, SweetSexySavage | Album Review 💿

    Up-and-coming Oakland R&B singer Kehlani delivers sensational vocals throughout her highly anticipated debut album, ‘SweetSexySavage.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 30, 2017 ago
    Jacob Sartorius, The Last Text EP © T3 Music Group
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    Jacob Sartorius, The Last Text (EP) | Album Review 💿

    On debut EP The Last Text, Jacob Sartorius embraces the bag of modern pop tricks but falls short of proving legitimacy as an artist.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 24, 2017 ago
    Run the Jewels 3 © Run the Jewels
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    Run the Jewels, Run the Jewels 3 | Album Review 💿

    Rappers Killer Mike and El-P outdo themselves on their third collaborative album, ‘Run the Jewels 3.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 20, 2017 ago
    The Flaming Lips, Oczy Mlody [📷: Warner]
    Album 💿

    The Flaming Lips, Oczy Mlody | Album Review 💿

    The Flaming Lips return after more than a two-year hiatus with ‘Oczy Mlody,’ yet another intriguing, if weird, addition to their distinct discography.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 17, 2017 ago
    The xx, I See You © Young Turks
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    The xx, I See You | Album Review 💿

    The xx return with cool, calm, and collected third album, ‘I See You.’ Chemistry, production, and vocals are major selling points.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 16, 2017 ago

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