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    2013 album reviews

    Kings of Leon, Mechanical Bull [Photo Credit: RCA]
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    Kings of Leon, Mechanical Bull | Album Review

    On their highly-anticipated sixth album, ‘Mechanical Bull,’ Kings of Leon prove to the listeners that their latest project was worth the 3-year wait.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 12, 2019 ago
    John Legend, Love in the Future [📷: Getting Out Our Dreams / Columbia]
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    Retrospective Review: John Legend, Love in the Future (2013)

    R&B singer-songwriter John Legend makes genuine love sound both respectable and desirable on his fourth solo album, ‘Love in the Future.’

    By the musical hype, 9 years ago
    Britney Spears, Britney Jean © RCA
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    Retrospective Review: Britney Spears, ‘Britney Jean’ (2013)

    Before diving into ‘Glory,’ the new album by pop star Britney Spears, here’s a look back on her previous album, ‘Britney Jean,’ released at the end of 2013.

    By the musical hype, 9 years 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
    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, 12 yearsJune 18, 2013 ago
    Black Sabbath, 13 © Republic
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    Black Sabbath, 13 | Album Review

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

    By brent80, 12 yearsJune 17, 2013 ago
    Mac Miller, Watching Movies With the Sound Off © Rostrum
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    Mac Miller, Watching Movies With the Sound Off | Album Review 💿

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

    By brent80, 12 yearsJune 14, 2013 ago
    The Lonely Island, The Wack Album © Republic
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    The Lonely Island, The Wack Album | Album Review

    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.

    By brent80, 12 yearsJune 13, 2013 ago
    George Benson, Inspiration - A Tribute to Nat King Cole © Concord
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    George Benson, Inspiration – A Tribute to Nat King Cole | Album Review

    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.

    By brent80, 12 yearsJune 9, 2013 ago

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