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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

U2 Lack Vintage Magic on ‘Songs of Innocence’

All in all, ‘Songs of Innocence’ is a good U2 album, but not a truly, great U2 album. It has its worthwhile moments nonetheless.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsOctober 20, 2014 ago

Hoodie Allen, People Keep Talking [📷: Hoodie Allen LLC]

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Hoodie Allen Spits Sex, Swag and Pop Culture on ‘People Keep Talking’

‘People Keep Talking’ proves to be an enjoyable, well-produced and well-conceived album by independent rapper Hoodie Allen.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsOctober 14, 2014 ago

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Macy Gray Stays On the Grind on ‘The Way’

Ultimately,’The Way’, the latest album by R&B musician Macy Gray, is what it is – a good, but not a particularly innovative, game-changing album.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsOctober 8, 2014 ago

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Tinashe Delivers A Solid Contemporary R&B Debut On ‘Aquarius’

Tinashe introduces herself to the world with her compelling, debut album, ‘Aquarius.’ She gets a lift from A$AP Rocky, Future, and ScHoolboy Q.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsOctober 7, 2014 ago

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Luke James, Luke James | Album Review

‘Luke James’, the self-titled debut by R&B newcomer Luke James is imperfect, but offers plenty for the hungry R&B enthusiast to sink their teeth into.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsSeptember 23, 2014 ago

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Maroon 5, V | Album Review

Maroon 5 returns with its fifth studio album, ‘V’. Like previous album ‘Overexposed,’ Adam Levine and company focus on delivering slick, modern pop songs.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsSeptember 4, 2014 ago

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Kem Shows Consistency, Little New on ‘Promise To Love’

‘Promise To Love’ is another solid release from adult contemporary R&B musician Kem. That said, it lacks the grandeur previous album, ‘Intimacy’.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsAugust 27, 2014 ago

Chase Rice, Ignite the Night © Dack Janiels

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Chase Rice, Ignite The Night | Album Review

Country up-and-comer Chase Rice makes a major label splash with ‘Ignite The Night.’ Overall, ‘Ignite The Night’ is an imperfect, but enjoyable album.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsAugust 25, 2014 ago

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Caleb Johnson Shows Off Mad Pipes on Debut LP ‘Testify’

American Idol Season 13 winner Caleb Johnson shows off tremendous potential with a high ceiling on his debut album, ‘Testify’.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsAugust 19, 2014 ago

Troye Sivan, TRXYE © Universal Music Australia

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Review: Troye Sivan, ‘TRXYE’

There is little to nitpick about on ‘TRXYE’. Teen artist Troye Sivan has delivered an EP that truly separates his artistic lane from others.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsAugust 18, 2014 ago

Al Jarreau, My Old Friend: Celebrating George Duke © Concord

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Al Jarreau Delivers Solid Tribute on ‘My Old Friend’

How does ‘My Old Friend’ stack up ultimately? It is a consistent and enjoyable tribute album that finds vet Al Jarreau sounding strong.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsAugust 15, 2014 ago

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Tank, Stronger | Album Review

Throughout the course of his sixth album ‘Stronger,’ Tank (Durrell Babbs) showcases his strengths and flaws alike. ‘Stronger’ has its moments nonetheless.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsAugust 14, 2014 ago