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Liam Payne, LP1 | Album Review 💿

LP1, the debut album by One Direction standout Liam Payne has its fair share of moments, but don’t call it a game changing pop album.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 11, 2019 ago

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Cattle Decapitation, Death Atlas | Album Review 💿

Death metal collective Cattle Decapitation returns after a four-year hiatus with an intriguing, ninth studio album, DEATH ATLAS.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 4, 2019 ago

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Beck, Hyperspace | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning alternative darling Beck returns with an intriguing, synth-heavy 14th studio album, HYPERSPACE.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 2, 2019 ago

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The Weeknd, Blinding Lights | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B superstar The Weeknd shines once again on “Blinding Lights,” his second single of 2019.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 2, 2019 ago

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ROLE MODEL, oh, how perfect (EP) | Album Review 💿

Rising pop singer/songwriter ROLE MODEL (Tucker Pillsbury), is incredibly honest and relatable on his EP, oh, how perfect.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 28, 2019 ago

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The Weeknd, Heartless | Track Review 🎵

Grammy winning R&B superstar The Weeknd makes an epic return with single “Heartless,” where he remains true to self.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 28, 2019 ago

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Alicia Keys, Time Machine | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys hearkens back to the past on “Time Machine,” her third single of 2019.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 27, 2019 ago

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Lewis Capaldi, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent | Album Review 💿

Scottish artist Lewis Capaldi flaunts expressive, powerful vocals throughout his debut LP, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 26, 2019 ago

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Coldplay, Everyday Life | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning British alternative collective Coldplay deliver some intriguing moments on their eighth studio album, EVERYDAY LIFE.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 25, 2019 ago

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Ozzy Osbourne, Straight to Hell | Track Review 🎵

After issuing “Under the Graveyard” following an extended hiatus, Ozzy Osbourne returns with a 2nd thrilling single, “Straight to Hell.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 25, 2019 ago

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Doja Cat, Hot Pink | Album Review 💿

Bold rapper and singer Doja Cat (Amala Zandile Dlamini) delivers a hearty helping of sex on her sophomore album, Hot Pink.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 19, 2019 ago

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Taylor Swift, Lover (Remix) | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winner Taylor Swift enlists Grammy-nominated pop artist Shawn Mendes for the stellar “Lover (Remix).”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 18, 2019 ago