2013 album reviews | The Musical Hype - Part 2

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Daft Punk, Random Access Memories [📷: Columbia]

Daft Punk, Random Access Memories | Album Review

‘Random Access Memories,’ the thrilling new Daft Punk album, can be likened to your favorite team winning the national championship.

By brent80, 12 yearsMay 25, 2013 ago

Kid Cudi, Indicud [Photo Credit: Republic]

Kid Cudi, Indicud | Album Review

Although lengthy and overstuffed, Kid Cudi delivers plenty of intriguing moments throughout the course of his third studio album, ‘Indicud.’

By the musical hype, 12 yearsApril 15, 2013 ago

Jake Miller, The Road Less Traveled (EP) © eOne

Jake Miller, The Road Less Traveled | Album Review

Up-and-coming, 20-year-old, Florida hip-hop/pop artist Jake Miller shines on EP, ‘The Road Less Traveled.’

By brent80, 12 yearsApril 11, 2013 ago

Charlie Wilson, Love Charlie [Photo Credit: RCA]

Charlie Wilson, Love Charlie | Album Review

Following an illustrious career, with nothing to prove, veteran R&B musician Charlie Wilson delivers a solid R&B affair on his 2013 LP, ‘Love Charlie.’

By brent80, 12 yearsJanuary 29, 2013 ago

Conor Maynard, Contrast [Photo Credit: Parlophone]

Conor Maynard, Contrast | Album Review

British pop artist Conor Maynard puts the Justin Bieber comparisons to rest on his enjoyable, suggestive debut album, ‘Contrast.’

By brent80, 12 yearsJanuary 10, 2013 ago

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