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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

PARTYNEXTDOOR, PARTYNEXTDOOR 3 (P3) © OVO Sound/Warner Bros

PARTYNEXTDOOR Suffers From Predictability On ‘PND 3’

Drake Protégé PARTYNEXTDOOR returns with his highly anticipated sophomore album, PARTYNEXTDOOR 3 (P3). Once more, the production is slick, the tempos slow, and the subject matter limited.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 25, 2016 ago

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Frank Ocean, Blonde | Album Review 💿

Pop musician Frank Ocean returns with his highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘Blonde’. He makes following up a masterpiece look easy.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 24, 2016 ago

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Tory Lanez Delivers an Ambitious Debut With ‘I Told You’

Up-and-coming rapper and singer Tory Lanez delivers an ambitious debut album with ‘I Told You’. It’s imperfect, but he showcases plenty of potential.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 23, 2016 ago

Jake Miller, Overnight (EP) © Warner Bros.

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Jake Miller, Overnight (EP) | Album Review

Jake Miller flexes…his vocals on urban-pop EP, ‘Overnight’. Pre-release singles “Overnight” and “Good Thing” expectedly are the crème de la crème.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 22, 2016 ago

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Jordan Fisher Introduces Himself on ‘Jordan Fisher (EP)’

Pop newcomer Jordan Fisher introduces himself to the world on self-titled, debut EP, ‘Jordan Fisher’. It isn’t game changing but displays his potential.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 20, 2016 ago

Rae Sremmurd, SremmLife 2 [📷: Eardruma / Interscope]

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Rae Sremmurd, SremmLife 2 | Album Review

After being delayed, southern rap duo Rae Sremmurd finally release their sophomore album, SremmLife 2. SremmLife 2 naturally follow-up SremmLife.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 20, 2016 ago

Young the Giant, Home of the Strange © Fueled by Ramen

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Young the Giant, Home of the Strange | Album Review

Alternative band Young the Giant delivers a superb, eclectic effort with their third studio album, ‘Home of the Strange.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 17, 2016 ago

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Justin Moore Hits the Mark On ‘Kinda Don’t Care’

Despite the fact that Justin Moore proclaims he doesn’t care, he delivers on his fourth studio album, ‘Kinda Don’t Care’.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 15, 2016 ago

Marc E. Bassy, Groovy People (EP) © Republic

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Marc E. Bassy, Groovy People (EP) | Album Review

Versatile up-and-coming pop musician Marc E. Bassy showcases immense potential on his 17-minute, five-track EP, ‘Groovy People.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 11, 2016 ago

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Chris Lane Shows Versatility on Debut ‘Girl Problems’

Urban-infused Country up-and-comer Chris Lane showcases his versatility (and incredible vocals) on full-length debut, ‘Girl Problems.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 10, 2016 ago

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DJ Khaled Delivers Plenty of Hits on ‘Major Key’

DJ Khaled received a lift from buzz singles promoting his latest album, ‘Major Key’, a star-studded affair featuring Drake, JAY Z, Kendrick Lamar & others.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 9, 2016 ago

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Suicide Squad: The Album | Album Review 💿

Like most soundtracks, Suicide Squad: The Album exemplifies the title of soundtrack. Still, it has its moments.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 8, 2016 ago