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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

    Kid Cudi, Speedin Bullet 2 Heaven © Republic
    Album 💿

    The Downfall of Kid Cudi: A Sad Tale

    Kid Cudi is in a bad place. ‘Speedin’ Bullet to Heaven’ makes you question where he is mentally given its raw, depressed, and at times morbid nature.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 28, 2016 ago
    Hoodie Allen • Happy Camper © Hoodie Allen, LLC
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    Hoodie Allen, Happy Camper | Album Review 💿

    If he does nothing else, Hoodie Allen maintains consistency on ‘Happy Camper.’ Is Hoodie on? Yes, he’s ON.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 25, 2016 ago
    David Bowie, Blackstar [Photo Credit: Columbia]
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    David Bowie, Blackstar | Album Review 💿

    On his final studio album, Blackstar, David Bowie delivers a superb, supremely creative effort that never misses the mark.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 22, 2016 ago
    David Bowie, Blackstar [📷: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    Ranking The Songs From David Bowie’s Blackstar  

    After reviewing ‘Blackstar’, the final studio album by icon David Bowie, we ranked the seven songs from the album in order of best to worst.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 22, 2016 ago
    Panic! At The Disco, Death Of A Bachelor [Photo Credit: Fueled By Ramen]
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    Panic! At the Disco, Death of a Bachelor | Album Review 💿

    Panic! At the Disco excel on their 5th studio LP, Death of a Bachelor, delivering a multitude of eccentric, entertaining & thrilling moments.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 18, 2016 ago
    Mike Stud, These Days [Photo Credit: Electric Feel Music]
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    Mike Stud, These Days | Album Review 💿

    Rhode Island rapper Mike Stud showcases a solid flow and delivers an enjoyable, though not transcendent effort on ‘These Days.’ 

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 18, 2016 ago
    blackbear, help [Photo Credit: beartrap]
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    Blackbear, Help | Album Review 💿

    Blackbear shares his demons & showcases tremendous potential on his latest effort, Help. He doesn’t rewrite the R&B script, but, it’s solid.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 15, 2016 ago
    Conrad Sewell, All I Know - EP © 300 Entertainment:WEA
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    Conrad Sewell, All I Know (EP) | Album Review 💿

    Conrad Sewell showcases immense potential on his EP, All I Know. He doesn’t rewrite pop-soul, but possesses a potent, killer set of pipes.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 11, 2016 ago
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    Grimes, Art Angels | Album Review 💿

    Alternative musician Grimes delivers a confusing, yet brilliant and ambitious effort with her 2015 album, Art Angels.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 4, 2016 ago
    Troye Sivan, Blue Neighbourhood [📷: Capitol]
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    Troye Sivan, Blue Neighbourhood | Album Review 💿

    Troye Sivan shines on his debut album ‘Blue Neighbourhood,’ sharing his world and educating his audience song after song.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 15, 2015 ago
    R. Kelly, The Buffet © RCA
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    R. Kelly Up to His Old Tricks on ‘The Buffet’

    R. Kelly remains true to himself on his latest album, ‘The Buffet.’ ‘The Buffet’ is a mix between the profane, sex & soul.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 14, 2015 ago
    G-Eazy, When It’s Dark Out © RCA
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    G-Eazy, When It’s Dark Out | Album Review

    Up-and-coming Bay Area rapper G-Eazy drops his sophomore album, ‘When It’s Dark Out’. Eazy remains true to himself, which makes album no. 2 so endearing.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 10, 2015 ago

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