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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

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Lil Dicky Delivers Entertaining Debut With ‘Professional Rapper’

Lil Dicky’s debut LP Professional Rapper has more upside than downside. There are some great moments and Lil Dicky definitely has humor on lock down.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsAugust 6, 2015 ago

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Stacy Barthe Masterfully Tackles Personal Struggles On ‘BEcoming’

Up-and-coming R&B singer/songwriter Stacy Barthe delivers an underrated, but extremely meaningful debut album with ‘BEcoming.’

By the musical hype, 10 yearsAugust 4, 2015 ago

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Jill Scott, Woman | Album Review 💿

On her latest album ‘Woman,’ Jill Scott continues to flaunt her best attribute – her splendid, powerhouse vocals.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 27, 2015 ago

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‘Nina Revisited’ Is An Exceptional Tribute Album

‘Nina Revisited’ is a rarity when it comes to compilations featuring various artists. It’s a legitimate, exceptional tribute album to a legendary musician.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 21, 2015 ago

Tame Impala, Currents [📷: Modular Recordings]

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Tame Impala, Currents | Album Review 💿

Tame Impala – aka Kevin Parker – brings the listeners on a psychedelic, electronic trip throughout the course of third LP, ‘Currents’.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 20, 2015 ago

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Spose Proves He’s the King Of Maine On ‘Why Am I So Happy?’

Alternative rapper Spose proves that he’s indeed “The King Of Maine” on his latest album, ‘Why Am I So Happy?’

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 15, 2015 ago

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X Ambassadors, VHS | Album Review

X Ambassadors shine on their debut album ‘VHS.’ There are ample enjoyable, energetic songs to whet the music audience’s taste buds.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 14, 2015 ago

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Bilal Delivers Killer Soul LP With ‘In Another Life’

Alternative, retro-soul artist Bilal delivers another fantastic album with killer throwback, soul project, ‘In Another Life’.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 7, 2015 ago

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Mike Posner Delivers Superb EP With ‘The Truth’

Mike Posner delivers a compelling effort on EP, ‘The Truth’. All four songs are enjoyable and a true testament to Posner’s talents.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 2, 2015 ago

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Tori Kelly Shows Off Tremendous Pipes On ‘Unbreakable Smile’

Debut album ‘Unbreakable Smile’ may not exemplify perfection, but vocally, Tori Kelly posseses quite a profound, stunning instrument.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 1, 2015 ago

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Leon Bridges Revisits the 60s Soul Sound On ‘Coming Home’

25-year old R&B newcomer Leon Bridges sounds showcases maturity beyond his age on his retro-soul debut, ‘Coming Home.’

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 25, 2015 ago

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Nate Ruess, Grand Romantic | Album Review 💿

‘Grand Romantic’ is a captivating affair, though not absent of flaws or without Fun. frontman Nate Ruess indulging too much.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 23, 2015 ago