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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

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, 10 yearsJuly 17, 2016 ago

Michael Kiwanuka, Love & Hate © Interscope

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Michael Kiwanuka Shines on Sophomore LP ‘Love & Hate’

Michael Kiwanuka assembles a superb effort with sophomore LP Love & Hate. The singing, songwriting, and production are top-notch.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 16, 2016 ago

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Flume, Skin | Album Review

Flume flexes his tremendous musicianship and production skills on well-rounded, eclectic sophomore LP, SKIN.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 14, 2016 ago

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ScHoolboy Q, Blank Face LP | Album Review 💿

West Coast rapper Schoolboy Q delivers a dark and intriguing effort on his highly anticipated fourth album, ‘Blank Face LP.’

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 12, 2016 ago

Blink-182, California © BMG Rights Management

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Blink-182, California | Album Review 💿

Although ‘California’ is a respectable, enjoyable comeback from Blink-182, the punk-pop veterans miss former frontman, Tom DeLonge.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 7, 2016 ago

Logic, Bobby Tarantino © Def Jam / Visionary Music Group

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Logic, Bobby Tarantino | Album Review

Logic has become one of the hottest rappers in the game. After numerous mixtapes and two albums, Logic returns with a surprise mixtape, ‘Bobby Tarantino.’

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 5, 2016 ago

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Grace, FMA | Album Review 💿

Aussie singer Grace shows tremendous potential on her debut, FMA, led by breakthrough single, “You Don’t Own Me.”

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 4, 2016 ago

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Maxwell, ‘blackSUMMERS’night’ | Album Review

Maxwell remains consistent on latest LP blackSUMMERS’night, while successfully tweaking his sound to embody and appeal to the times.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 4, 2016 ago

Cash Cash, Blood, Sweat & 3 Years © Big Beat/Atlantic

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Cash Cash Instigate Dance On ‘Blood, Sweat & 3 Years’

DJ/Production trio Cash Cash’s latest LP, Blood, Sweat & 3 Years, possesses energetic and enjoyable moments as well as some less memorable moments.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 2, 2016 ago

The Avett Brothers, True Sadness © Republic

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The Avett Brothers, True Sadness | Album Review

The Avett Brothers aren’t nearly as melancholy as title ‘True Sadness’ suggests, delivering a fine effort with their latest LP.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 27, 2016 ago

The Game, Streets of Compton © Entertainment One

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The Game Keeps It 100 on ‘Streets of Compton’

On latest album ‘Streets of Compton,’ The Game doesn’t depart from the modus operandi – the script is familiar. Tried-and-true, The Game remains gritty.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 23, 2016 ago

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YG, Still Brazy | Album Review

West coast rapper YG returns with highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘Still Brazy’. Indeed, he is “still brazy,” and it’s great!

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 21, 2016 ago