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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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John Newman, Tribute | Album Review 💿

British singer John Newman proves soul is alive and well on his debut studio album, Tribute.

By the musical hype, 12 yearsJanuary 14, 2014 ago

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Kid Ink Shows Potential On ‘My Own Lane’

On sophomore album ‘My Own Lane,’ Kid Ink shows he’s got massive potential.

By the musical hype, 12 yearsJanuary 10, 2014 ago

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Arctic Monkeys, AM | Album Review 💿

British alternative rock band Arctic Monkeys show infatuation at its best on their terrific 2013 album, ‘AM’.

By the musical hype, 12 yearsJanuary 6, 2014 ago

Celine Dion, Loved Me Back to Life [Photo Credit: Sony]

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Celine Dion, Loved Me Back To Life | Album Review 💿

Canadian pop powerhouse Celine Dion shows that she’s ‘still got it’ on Loved Me Back to Life, her first new studio album since 2007.

By the musical hype, 12 yearsNovember 13, 2013 ago

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Jay Sean, Neon | Album Review

British-Asian pop and contemporary R&B artist Jay Sean continues to struggle to find an artistic identity stateside on his fourth studio album, ‘Neon.’

By the musical hype, 13 yearsJuly 31, 2013 ago