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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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    John Newman, Tribute © Island
    Album 💿

    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
    Kid Ink, My Own Lane © RCA
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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
    Arctic Monkeys, AM © Domino
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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
    Jay Sean, Neon [Photo Credit: Republic]
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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, 12 yearsJuly 31, 2013 ago
    emblem-3-nothing-to-lose-columbia
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    Emblem3, Nothing To Lose | Album Review

    Review: Pop trio Emblem3 may truly have ‘Nothing to Lose’ but do they ‘gain enough’ to become commercially successful on their debut album?

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJuly 30, 2013 ago
    Robin Thicke, Blurred Lines © Interscope
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    Robin Thicke, Blurred Lines | Album Review 💿

    R&B/Blue-eye soul standout Robin Thicke Delivers an enjoyable set of pop-soul cuts on ‘Blurred Lines,’ which is no “one trick pony.”

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJuly 29, 2013 ago
    Sleeping With Sirens, Feel © Rise
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    Sleeping With Sirens, Feel | Album Review

    Ultimately, ‘Feel,’ the fourth studio album from Sleeping With Sirens, does ‘feel’ good, if not ‘exceptionally’ great.

    By brent80, 12 yearsJune 24, 2013 ago
    Wale, The Gifted [📷: Atlantic]
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    Wale, The Gifted | Short Take Album Review

    Wale is definitely a standout, which should go without saying.  His third album, The Gifted, is consistent and exceptional throughout.

    By brent80, 12 yearsJune 24, 2013 ago
    3OH!3, Omens © Atlantic
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    3OH!3, Omens | Album Review 💿

    ‘Omens,’ the third studio album by Boulder duo 3OH!3 definitely isn’t profound, but has its moments, assuming get past the dumbness.

    By brent80, 12 yearsJune 21, 2013 ago
    Kanye West, Yeezus © Def Jam
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    Kanye West, Yeezus | Album Review 💿

    ‘Yeezus’ doesn’t necessarily supersede the elite Kanye West albums, but it is an ambitious, interesting addition to his discography.

    By brent80, 12 yearsJune 19, 2013 ago
    J. Cole, Born Sinner © Roc Nation
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    J. Cole, Born Sinner | Album Review 💿

    J. Cole delivers a superb effort on his sophomore album, Born Sinner. The album concept remains intact and accessible throughout the effort.

    By brent80, 13 yearsJune 18, 2013 ago

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