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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

Babyface, Return of the Tender Lover © Def Jam

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Babyface Consistent on ‘Return of the Tender Lover’

Iconic R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Babyface returns with his tenth studio album, Return of the Tender Lover.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 7, 2015 ago

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Kirk Franklin Maintains Consistency on ‘Losing My Religion’

‘Losing My Religion’ is another strong offering from contemporary gospel musician extraordinaire Kirk Franklin. It’s not his best, but it has great moments.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 4, 2015 ago

A Great Big World, When the Morning Comes © Epic

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A Great Big World Deliver Home run on ‘When The Morning Comes’

A Great Big World’s sophomore LP ‘When the Morning Comes’ is a consistent album that’s exceptionally executed. Weaknesses are few and far between.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 3, 2015 ago

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Alessia Cara, Know-It-All | Album Review

Canadian pop singer Alessia Cara showcases ample potential on her full-length debut, ‘Know-It-All.’

By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 1, 2015 ago

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Ty Dolla $ign, Free TC | Album Review 💿

Ty Dolla $ign shows great versatility throughout ‘Free TC’, oscillating between singing/rapping & soulfulness/unapologetic brashness.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 19, 2015 ago

Logic, The Incredible True Story © Def Jam

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Logic, The Incredible True Story | Album Review 💿

After delivering a superb debut album (Under Pressure), Logic follows it up with another incredible LP with The Incredible True Story.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 17, 2015 ago

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Justin Bieber, Purpose | Album Review

Justin Bieber returns with a respectable, comeback album, ‘Purpose.’ While it isn’t a homerun, it’s good enough to restore him to pop glory.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 16, 2015 ago

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Ellie Goulding, Delirium | Album Review 💿

UK pop sensation Ellie Goulding returns with her third studio album, Delirium, featuring amble bright spots.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 13, 2015 ago

Fall Out Boy, Make America Psycho Again © Island

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Fall Out Boy Surprises On Remix Album ‘Make America Psycho Again’

Some Fall Out Boy fans will dig remix album ‘Make American Psycho Again,’ while those who enjoy the band’s purer sound may wrinkle up their nose.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 5, 2015 ago

The Game, The Documentary 2.5 © Entertainment One

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The Game Sounds Reinvigorated on ‘The Documentary 2.5’

The second album by The Game, ‘The Documentary 2.5’, is as awesome as ‘The Documentary 2.’ ‘Documentary 2.5’ offer up top-notch, West Coast gangsta rap.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 22, 2015 ago