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        • Album 💿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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    Liam Payne & J Balvin, Familiar © Capitol
    Music

    Liam Payne & J Balvin, ‘Familiar’ | Track Review

    Burgeoning solo pop artist Liam Payne and Colombian reggaetón singer J Balvin join forces for the infectious, sleek Latin-pop single, “Familiar.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 23, 2018 ago
    Kacey Musgraves, Golden Hour [📷: MCA Nashville]
    Album 💿

    Kacey Musgraves, Golden Hour | Album Review

    Two-time Grammy-winning country artist Kacey Musgraves returns with a magnificent, third studio album, ‘Golden Hour’, which appeals beyond the country audience.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 20, 2018 ago
    50 Cent, Crazy © G-Unit
    Music

    50 Cent, ‘Crazy’ | Track Review

    ’00s East Coast rap standout 50 Cent returns with a new single, “Crazy.” He enlists rising rapper/singer PnB Rock for the assist.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 19, 2018 ago
    Ghost, Prequelle [📷: Loma Vista]
    Music

    Ghost, ‘Rats’ | Track Review

    Swedish metal collective Ghost returns amped-up on “Rats,” the promo single for their highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Prequelle.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 19, 2018 ago
    Sugarland, Bigger © Big Machine
    Music

    Sugarland, ‘Bigger’ | Track Review

    Following an extended hiatus, Sugarland – Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush – is back.  “Bigger” serves as the title track and promo single for their 2018 comeback album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 19, 2018 ago
    Cole Swindell, Somebody's Been Drinking © Warner Music Nashville
    Music

    Cole Swindell, ‘Somebody’s Been Drinkin’ | Track Review

    Red-haired Georgia country singer Cole Swindell drops an enjoyable, well-rounded, mid-tempo ballad with “Somebody’s Been Drinkin’.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 19, 2018 ago
    Smokepurpp & Murda Beatz, Bless Yo Trap © Interscope / Alamo
    Album 💿

    Smokepurpp & Murda Beatz, Bless Yo Trap | Album Review

    Listening to the totally empty, meaningless ‘Bless Yo Trap,’ led by the utterly inept, surface level rhymes of Smokepurpp, the future of rap looks mighty suspect.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 19, 2018 ago
    Janelle Monáe, Dirty Computer [📷: Bad Boy]
    Music

    Janelle Monáe, ‘PYNK’ | Track Review

    Eclectic artist Janelle Monáe thinks bigger on the socially-charged, incredibly relevant “PYNK,” the third advance single from her third full-length album, ‘Dirty Computer.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 18, 2018 ago
    Lil Pump, Esskeetit © Warner Bros.
    Music

    Lil Pump, ‘Esskeetit’ | Track Review

    On his latest single “Esskeetit,” breakout teen rapper Lil Pump merely recycles clichés and all things empty and shallow.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 18, 2018 ago
    Allen Stone, Brown Eyed Girl © ATO
    Music

    Allen Stone, ‘Brown Eyed Lover’ | Track Review

    Washington soul singer Allen Stone returns with a compelling, thoughtful new single, “Brown Eyed Lover,” which centers around a successful, enduring relationship.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 18, 2018 ago
    G-Eazy, 1942 © RCA
    Music

    G-Eazy, ‘1942’ | Track Review

    G-Eazy, alongside Yo Gotti and YBN Nahmir, join forces for “1942,” a single from the forthcoming film, ‘Uncle Drew,’ starring Boston Celtics point guard, Kyrie Irving.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 18, 2018 ago
    Tinashe, Joyride [📷: RCA]
    Album 💿

    Tinashe, Joyride | Album Review

    Urban contemporary singer Tinashe shines on her short, sweet, and sexy third project and proper sophomore album, ‘Joyride.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 18, 2018 ago

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