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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

Ephelant & Time, How To Sew Wounds With Words, Photo Credit: Seth Tobocman

Ephelant & Time Bring Heat On ‘How To Sew Wounds With Words’

Rapper and journalist Chris “Time” Steele and Actor/Music producer Stephen “Ephelant” Vining deliver captivating LP with ‘How To Sew Wounds With Words’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 6, 2016 ago

Jason Derulo, Platinum Hits © Warner Bros.

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Jason Derulo Makes Case for His Artistic Legacy on ‘Platinum Hits’

Urban pop artist Jason Derulo reminds us of how impactful he has been in pop music on greatest hits compilation, ‘Platinum Hits.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 2, 2016 ago

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Fantasia, The Definition of… | Album Review 💿

Fantasia delivers an eclectic fifth album with ‘The Definition of.’ Like many eclectic albums, sometimes risks lead to rewards and other times not so much.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 1, 2016 ago

Keith Sweat, Dress to Impress © RAL:Keith Sweat

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Keith Sweat, Dress to Impress | Album Review

New Jack Swing R&B veteran Keith Sweat remains tried-and-true on ‘Dress to Impress,’ delivering a well-rounded grown-folks R&B album.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 28, 2016 ago

Gucci Mane, Everybody Looking © Atlantic

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Gucci Mane Flexes Hard on ‘Everybody Looking’

After being released from prison, Gucci Mane returns with ‘Everybody Looking,’ his first studio album in years which was recorded in just six days.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 26, 2016 ago

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Aaron Neville Delivers Best Album in Years With ‘Apache’

Distinctly versatile New Orleans soul legend Aaron Neville returns with his best and most enjoyable album in years, ‘Apache.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 21, 2016 ago

Good Charlotte, Youth Authority © Kobalt

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Good Charlotte Returns After Six-Year Hiatus With ‘Youth Authority’

Good Charlotte delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded comeback effort with ‘Youth Authority’, its first album in nearly six years.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 20, 2016 ago

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Ghostbusters [2016 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (Review)

Ghostbusters (2016 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is very much a soundtrack – it has some moments and it also has some flaws.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 20, 2016 ago

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Dreezy Shows Potential Throughout ‘No Hard Feelings’

All in all, Chicago rapper/singer Dreezy shows immense potential throughout the course of her debut album No Hard Feelings.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 19, 2016 ago

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Snoop Dogg, Coolaid | Album Review 💿

Despite being past his lucrative peak, Snoop Dogg continues to be prolific, delivering another consistent and enjoyable offering with latest LP ‘Coolaid.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 17, 2016 ago