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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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    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

    Nick Jonas, Last Year Was Complicated [📷: Island]
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    Pop Album Battle: Bellion Vs. Jonas

    Nick Jonas and Jon Bellion both released compelling pop albums (‘Last Year Was Complicated’ and ‘The Human Condition’). Which artist/album has the edge?

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 16, 2016 ago
    Nick Jonas, Last Year Was Complicated [📷: Island]
    Album 💿

    Nick Jonas, Last Year Was Complicated | Lyrical Analysis

    What better way to examine the latest Nick Jonas album, Last Year Was Complicated, than analyzing the ‘profound’ lyrical content?

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 16, 2016 ago
    gnash, us © -)-
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    Gnash, us (EP) | Album Review 💿

    gnash showcases exceptional potential on ‘us.’ Artistically, he has a lot to offer + he’s NOT like everybody else.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 10, 2016 ago
    Album 💿

    Shirley Caesar As Spiritual As Ever On ‘Fill This House’

    Legendary gospel musician, Pastor Shirley Caesar, sounds as spiritual and consistent as ever on her latest album, ‘Fill This House.’

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 30, 2016 ago
    Ariana Grande, Dangerous Woman [📷: Republic]
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    ‘Dangerous Woman’ Showcases a New, More Mature Ariana Grande

    On her third studio album ‘Dangerous Woman’, Ariana Grande exemplifies the hip-hop/Urban Dictionary slang that she “gives no f*cks.”

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 26, 2016 ago
    Declan McKenna, Liar © High Quality Popular Music
    Album 💿

    Declan McKenna, Liar – EP | Album Review

    17-year old British musician Declan McKenna proves to be an incredibly gifted singer/songwriter on his mature, debut EP, LIAR.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 23, 2016 ago
    Kygo, Cloud Nine © RCA
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    Kygo, Cloud Nine | Album Review 💿

    Kygo delivers a well-rounded album with Cloud Nine. It’s imperfect but possesses more than enough for the listener to be satisfied.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 20, 2016 ago
    Greyson Chance, Somewhere Over My Head [📷: Greyson Chance Music]
    Album 💿

    Greyson Chance, Somewhere Over My Head | Album Review 💿

    Greyson Chance embraces the bag of pop tricks on, ‘Somewhere Over My Head,’ including slick production, infusing urban cues, and profanity.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 19, 2016 ago
    3OH!3, Night Sports [📷 : Fueled By Ramen]
    Album 💿

    3OH!3, ‘Night Sports’: By The Lyrics

    One is hard pressed to find a duo ‘stupider’ than 3OH!3. Motte & Foreman have made infectious, idiotically dumb music for years.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 16, 2016 ago
    Prince, Musicology © NPG
    Album 💿

    Prince, Musicology: The Comeback Album

    ‘Musicology’ may not represent the crème de la crème of the Prince discography, but it’s amazing Prince assembled such a respectable comeback album in 2004.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 21, 2016 ago
    Fable Cry, We'll Show You Where the Monsters Are © Zach Ferrin
    Album 💿

    Fable Cry, We’ll Show You Where the Monsters Are | Album Review

    Nashville-based “scamp rock” band Fable Cry deliver a hella ambitious effort with ‘We’ll Show You Where the Monsters Are.’

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 12, 2016 ago
    Charles Bradley, Changes [📷: Daptone]
    Album 💿

    Charles Bradley, Changes | Album Review 💿

    Soul musician Charles Bradley drops his third album of relentless soul music, ‘Changes.’ The results are consistent and alluring.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 4, 2016 ago

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