A Great Big World, Is There Anybody Out There? | Album Review 💿
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Singer/songwriting duo A Great Big World Showcase both classicism and creativity on debut album, 'Is There Anybody Out There?'

Sifting through all of the musical hype

Sifting through all of the musical hype
![A Great Big World, Is There Anybody Out There? [📷: Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/a-great-big-world-is-there-anybody-out-there.jpg?fit=768%2C762&ssl=1)
Singer/songwriting duo A Great Big World Showcase both classicism and creativity on debut album, 'Is There Anybody Out There?'
![Bruce Springsteen, High Hopes [📷: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bruce-springsteen-high-hopes-columbia.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
High Hopes may not be the best or most memorable Bruce Springsteen album, but it’s still pretty doggone good.

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings definitely "give the people what they want" on their latest retro-soul album, 'Give the People What They Want.'

British singer John Newman proves soul is alive and well on his debut studio album, Tribute.

On sophomore album 'My Own Lane,' Kid Ink shows he's got massive potential.

British alternative rock band Arctic Monkeys show infatuation at its best on their terrific 2013 album, 'AM'.
![Celine Dion, Loved Me Back to Life [Photo Credit: Sony]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/celine-dion-loved-me-back-to-life-sony.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
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.
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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.’

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

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.”

Ultimately, 'Feel,' the fourth studio album from Sleeping With Sirens, does ‘feel’ good, if not ‘exceptionally’ great.
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Wale is definitely a standout, which should go without saying. His third album, The Gifted, is consistent and exceptional throughout.

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

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

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

'13,' the comeback album by iconic metal band Black Sabbath, stands extremely tall. It's pessimistic, atheistic, and Mephistophelean. Rock on.

On his sophomore album 'Watching Movies With the Sound Off,' Mac Miller showcases more maturity compared to his debut album - album cover art aside.

Comic rap trio The Lonely Island both allure and offend on their third studio album, 'The Wack Album.' Andy Samberg and company are both unapologetically stupid and incredibly hilarious.

George Benson sounds nowhere near 70 on his latest studio album, 'Inspiration - A Tribute to Nat King Cole.' 'Inspiration' is consistent from top the bottom.

John Fogerty returns with a star-studded affair on 'Wrote a Song for Everyone,' covering his own classics.

On 'More Than Just A Dream,' Fitz & The Tandrums deliver a fine album that appeals to an eclectic fan base. It's Soulful, yet forward thinking.
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'Random Access Memories,' the thrilling new Daft Punk album, can be likened to your favorite team winning the national championship.

Indie rock darlings Vampire Weekend return as an older, more mature band on their superb third studio album, 'Modern Vampires of the City.'
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'Jake Bugg,' the self-titled debut LP by the Brit singer/songwriter is a highly recommended effort for traditional-, indie-, folk- or garage-rock fans.
![Phoenix, Bankrupt! [Photo Credit: Glassnote]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/phoenix-bankrupt-glassnote.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
French alternative rock collective Phoenix never miss a beat on Bankrupt! a compelling follow-up to their Grammy-winning 2009 LP, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix.

Fantasia delivers an enjoyable fourth studio album with ‘Side Effects of You.’ It’s imperfect, but all in all, well-rounded.
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Although lengthy and overstuffed, Kid Cudi delivers plenty of intriguing moments throughout the course of his third studio album, ‘Indicud.’