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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

Big K.R.I.T., Cadillactica | Album Review

With his major-label sophomore album, Cadillactica, Mississippi rapper Big K.R.I.T. constructs an album that goes above and beyond the expectations.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsNovember 14, 2014 ago

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Five Takeaways from Nick Jonas’ ‘Nick Jonas’

Nick Jonas is now a grown man, and ‘Nick Jonas’ reflects his newfound male hood. Here are five takeaways from the album for your reading pleasure!

By the musical hype, 11 yearsNovember 10, 2014 ago

Aretha Franklin Sings The Great Diva Classics © RCA

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Aretha Franklin Is Enthusiastic, Flawed On ‘Great Diva Classics’

Aretha Franklin may be the queen, but even musical royalty falls short sometimes. ‘Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics’ is a perfect example.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsOctober 22, 2014 ago

Stevie Nicks, 24 Karat Gold - Songs From The Vault © Reprise

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Stevie Nicks, 24 Karat Gold – Songs from the Vault | Album Review

Consistent and enjoyable throughout, Stevie Nicks reminds everyone why she’s such a revered musician on ’24 Karat Gold.’

By the musical hype, 11 yearsOctober 21, 2014 ago

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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