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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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    3OH!3, Night Sports [📷 : Fueled By Ramen]
    Album 💿

    3OH!3, ‘Night Sports’: By The Lyrics

    One is hard pressed to find a duo ‘stupider’ than 3OH!3. Motte & Foreman have made infectious, idiotically dumb music for years.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 16, 2016 ago
    Drake, Views © Cash Money
    Lyrical Spotlight

    Drake, Views | Lyrical Spotlight

    What better way to examine ‘Views,’ the fourth studio album from Canadian rapper and singer Drake, than analyzing and commentating on his deep lyrics?

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 3, 2016 ago
    Beyoncé, Lemonade [📷: Columbia]
    Lyrical Spotlight

    Beyoncé, Lemonade | Lyrical Spotlight

    ‘Lemonade,’ the sixth studio album from Beyoncé is chocked full of lyrics deserving analysis and expert commentary. We’ll provide both.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 2, 2016 ago
    Prince, Musicology © NPG
    Album 💿

    Prince, Musicology: The Comeback Album

    ‘Musicology’ may not represent the crème de la crème of the Prince discography, but it’s amazing Prince assembled such a respectable comeback album in 2004.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 21, 2016 ago
    Fantasia, The Definition of... [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Fantasia, Ugly | Track Review 🎵

    Contemporary R&B standout Fantasia dabbles in countrified soul on “Ugly,” a single from her upcoming LP, ‘The Definition of…’

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 19, 2016 ago
    Maxwell, blackSUMMER'Snight © Columbia
    Music

    Maxwell, Lake By the Ocean | Track Review

    A truly glorious happening occurred – the return of one of neo-soul’s greatest, Maxwell, with a stellar new single, “Lake By the Ocean.”

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 14, 2016 ago
    Fable Cry, We'll Show You Where the Monsters Are © Zach Ferrin
    Album 💿

    Fable Cry, We’ll Show You Where the Monsters Are | Album Review

    Nashville-based “scamp rock” band Fable Cry deliver a hella ambitious effort with ‘We’ll Show You Where the Monsters Are.’

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 12, 2016 ago
    Jennifer Lopez, Ain't Your Mama © Epic
    Music

    Jennifer Lopez, Ain’t Your Mama | Track Review

    During the American Idol Series Finale Jennifer Lopez unveiled her newest single to the world, “Ain’t Your Mama.” What’s our verdict?

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 11, 2016 ago
    Charles Bradley, Changes [📷: Daptone]
    Album 💿

    Charles Bradley, Changes | Album Review 💿

    Soul musician Charles Bradley drops his third album of relentless soul music, ‘Changes.’ The results are consistent and alluring.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 4, 2016 ago
    K. Michelle, More Issues Than Vogue © Atlantic
    Album 💿

    K. Michelle, ‘More Issues Than Vogue’ – By The Lyrics

    It is safe to say that R&B singer K. Michelle has no filter.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 29, 2016 ago
    Zayn, Mind Of Mine [📷 : RCA]
    Album 💿

    Examining Lyrics: ZAYN, ‘Mind of Mine’

    British pop artist and former One Direction member ZAYN released his debut album, ‘Mind of Mine’ March 25th. Here, we examine notable lyrics from the album.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 28, 2016 ago
    Joey + Rory, Hymns © Farmhouse Recordings
    Album 💿

    Joey + Rory, Hymns | Album Review 💿

    ‘Hyms That Are Important To Us,’ the final studio album by Joey + Rory, is a well-rounded, enjoyable, country-gospel effort.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 25, 2016 ago

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