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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

Lykke Li, I Never Learn [Photo Credit: RCA]

Lykke Li, I Never Learn | Album Review

Swedish alternative-pop singer/songwriter Lykke Li brilliantly captures heartbreak on her third studio album, I Never Learn.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsMay 8, 2014 ago

Eli Paperboy Reed, Nights Like These © Warner Bros

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Review: Eli Paperboy Reed, ‘Nights Like These’

Reed’s latest LP finds the soulful singer updating his sound Retro-soul isn’t the most lucrative musical style in 2014. Neither is R&B for that matter. The preservation of soul is incredibly important but doesn’t sell many albums. There’ve been exceptions as a couple of retro-inspired R&B singles have enjoyed radio success Read more…

By the musical hype, 11 yearsMay 1, 2014 ago

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Neon Trees, Pop Psychology | Album Review

Alternative pop collective Neon Trees excel at ‘neo-, New Wave’ on their third album, Pop Psychology.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 30, 2014 ago

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Kelis, Food | Album Review

While there is minimal food to physically eat, Kelis’ sixth studio album titled ‘Food’ makes you hungry for more decadent, soulful, goodness.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 25, 2014 ago

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Iggy Azalea Shows Potential On ‘The New Classic’

Australian rap newcomer Iggy Azalea shows potential on her debut rap album, ‘The New Classic.’ It’s not classic but has ample winning moments.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 24, 2014 ago

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Asher Roth Is Lifted On ‘RetroHash’

It’s safe to say the Asher Roth, rapper of “I Love College” fame (‘Asleep in the Bread Aisle’) is one high, mellow dude on ‘RetroHash’.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 23, 2014 ago

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August Alsina Shows Tremendous Potential on ‘Testimony’

R&B newbie August Alsina shows tremendous potential on full-length debut Testimony.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 17, 2014 ago

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Jason Derulo, Talk Dirty | Album Review

Throughout the course of ‘Talk Dirty’, Jason Derulo relies too much on sex and swagger, holding back the album back at times.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 16, 2014 ago

Martina McBride, Everlastin © Vinyl Recordings

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Martina McBride Covers Soul Soundly On ‘Everlasting’

Country darling Martina McBride balances soul music and her tried-and-true country roots soundly on covers album, ‘Everlasting’.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 15, 2014 ago

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SoMo Underwhelms on Self-Titled Debut Album

Ultimately, ‘SoMo’, the self-titled major label debut from contemporary R&B newbie SoMo, leaves the listener underwhelmed.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 9, 2014 ago

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MKTO Delivers Worthwhile Pop Music on Self-Titled LP

Up-and-coming pop duo MKTO doesn’t reinvent the wheel but delivers worthwhile pop music on their self-titled debut album.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 7, 2014 ago

Mac Demarco, Salad Days [📷: Captured Tracks]

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Mac Demarco, Salad Days | Album Review

Alternative singer/songwriter Mac Demarco delivers one of the best albums of 2014 with ‘Salad Days.’

By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 4, 2014 ago