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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

Lupe Fiasco, Food & Liquor II © Atlantic

Lupe Fiasco, Food & Liquor II | Album Review

‘Food & Liquor II’ is another strong album by Lupe Fiasco that relies more on critical success as opposed to commercial aspiration.

By brent80, 13 yearsOctober 1, 2012 ago

Angie Stone, Rich Girl [📷: Sanguaro Road Rhythm]

Angie Stone, Rich Girl | Album Review

On Rich Girl, neo-soul veteran Angie Stone delivers a consistent, good album that never quite reaches the status of a great album.

By the musical hype, 13 yearsSeptember 26, 2012 ago

Mumford & Sons, Babel © Glassnote

Mumford & Sons, Babel | Album Review

‘Babel,’ the highly-anticipated sophomore album from Mumford & Sons, gives them a solid, but not necessarily innovative album.

By brent80, 13 yearsSeptember 26, 2012 ago

DMX, Undisputed © Seven Arts Music

DMX, Undisputed | Album Review

Once ubiquitous rapper DMX releases Undisputed, his first studio effort since 2006. He was once a force on the East coast rap scene.

By brent80, 13 yearsSeptember 15, 2012 ago

Dave Matthews Band, Away from the World [📷: Bama Rags Recordings, LLC]

Dave Matthews Band, Away From The World | Album Review

‘Away from the World’ is an enjoyable album by Dave Matthews Band. There is excellent musicianship shown throughout the effort.

By brent80, 13 yearsSeptember 10, 2012 ago

Matchbox Twenty, North © Atlantic

Matchbox Twenty, North | Album Review

Following a 10-year hiatus, pop group Matchbox Twenty returns with ‘North,’ an effective and enjoyable comeback album.

By brent80, 13 yearsSeptember 7, 2012 ago

Slaughterhouse, Welcome to Our House © Shady

Slaughterhouse, Welcome To Our House | Album Review

On ‘Welcome to Our House,’ star-studded rap collective Slaughterhouse delivers an album that has its fair share of notable moments.

By brent80, 13 yearsSeptember 4, 2012 ago

DJ Khaled, Kiss the Ring © Cash Money

DJ Khaled, Kiss the Ring | Album Review

All in all, ‘Kiss the Ring,’ the latest DJ Khaled project, is a well assembled, star-studded affair that rarely misses.

By the musical hype, 13 yearsAugust 21, 2012 ago

Trey Songz, Chapter V [📷: Atlantic]

Trey Songz, Chapter V | Album Review

Trey Songz doesn’t tread too far from his past albums, but manages to make his fifth studio album, ‘Chapter V’ compelling.

By the musical hype, 13 yearsAugust 19, 2012 ago

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