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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

    Lady Gaga, Joanne [📷: Interscope]
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    Lady Gaga, Joanne | Album Review

    ‘Joanne’ marks the most eclectic album of Lady Gaga’s career. Lady Gaga expands the script beyond the dance-pop that dominated her early career.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 25, 2016 ago
    Tyler Glenn, Excommunication © Island
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    Tyler Glenn, Excommunication | Album Review 💿

    Neon Trees Frontman turned solo artist Tyler Glenn depicts brilliant, meaningful message on his debut album, ‘Excommunication’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 24, 2016 ago
    jojo-mad-love-atlantic
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    JoJo, Mad Love. | Album Review 💿

    After 10 long years, urban-pop musician JoJo returns with a respectable third studio album, ‘Mad Love’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 19, 2016 ago
    Kings of Leon, Walls [📷: RCA]
    Album 💿

    Kings of Leon, Walls | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning Southern rock collective Kings of Leon deliver an exceptional seventh studio album with Walls.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 18, 2016 ago
    Danny Brown, Atrocity Exhibition © Warp
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    Danny Brown Delivers Eccentric Gem with ‘Atrocity Exhibition’

    Midwest alternative rapper Danny Brown delivers another eccentric, brilliant album with ‘Atrocity Exhibition’, released via Warp.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 15, 2016 ago
    OneRepublic, Oh My My [📷: Interscope]
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    OneRepublic Delivers Enjoyable Fourth Album on ‘Oh My My’

    Pop collective OneRepublic offers a variety of enjoyable, soundly produced records on their fourth studio album, ‘Oh My My.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 13, 2016 ago
    Green Day, Revolution Radio [📷: Reprise]
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    Green Day, Revolution Radio | Album Review 💿

    Green Day delivers a respectable, well-rounded album with ‘Revolution Radio.’ It’s no classic, but definitely satisfying all said and done.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 11, 2016 ago
    Norah Jones, Day Breaks [Photo Credit: Blue Note]
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    Norah Jones, Day Breaks | Album Review 💿

    Norah Jones makes a stunning return to form on ‘Day Breaks’, her first new album in four years (‘Little Broken Hearts’, 2012).

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 10, 2016 ago
    Solange, A Seat at the Table © Columbia
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    Solange, A Seat at the Table | Album Review 💿

    Solange delivers a homerun on A Seat at the Table. ‘Seat’ encompasses feelings, attitudes, and reality for black men and women. A socially-conscious gem.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 7, 2016 ago
    Bon Iver, 22, A Million [📷: Jagjaguwar]
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    Bon Iver, 22, A Million | Album Review 💿

    Bon Iver, led by Justin Vernon, delivers an ambitious, compelling, and enigmatic third studio effort with 22, A Million.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 3, 2016 ago
    Ty Dolla Sign, Campaign © Atlantic
    Album 💿

    Ty Dolla $ign, Campaign | Album Review 💿

    Ty Dolla $ign returns confidently on his latest mixtape, Campaign, which goes beyond mixtape status but doesn’t quite achieve album status.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsSeptember 29, 2016 ago
    Idina Menzel, Idina. © Warner Bros.
    Album 💿

    Idina Menzel Exceeds Expectations on ‘Idina.’

    Idina Menzel exceeds expectations Idina. Clearly, personal touch, authenticity, and awesome vocals go a long way to making the LP successful.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsSeptember 28, 2016 ago

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