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    2016 album reviews

    Tove Lo, Lady Wood © Universal
    Album 💿

    Tove Lo, Lady Wood | Album Review

    Swedish alternative pop artist Tove Lo Compels on her sophomore album, ‘Lady Wood.’ “Cool Girl” and “Keep it Simple” serve as highlights from the LP.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 1, 2016 ago
    Korn, The Serenity of Suffering © Roadrunner
    Album 💿

    Korn Delivers Best Album in Years With ‘The Serenity of Suffering’

    Veteran nu-metal band Korn shines on its highly anticipated 12th studio album, ‘The Serenity of Suffering.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 28, 2016 ago
    Lady Gaga, Joanne [📷: Interscope]
    Album 💿

    Lady Gaga, Joanne | Album Review

    ‘Joanne’ marks the most eclectic album of Lady Gaga’s career. Lady Gaga expands the script beyond the dance-pop that dominated her early career.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 25, 2016 ago
    jojo-mad-love-atlantic
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    JoJo, Mad Love. | Album Review 💿

    After 10 long years, urban-pop musician JoJo returns with a respectable third studio album, ‘Mad Love’.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 19, 2016 ago
    Kings of Leon, Walls [📷: RCA]
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    Kings of Leon, Walls | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning Southern rock collective Kings of Leon deliver an exceptional seventh studio album with Walls.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 18, 2016 ago
    OneRepublic, Oh My My [📷: Interscope]
    Album 💿

    OneRepublic Delivers Enjoyable Fourth Album on ‘Oh My My’

    Pop collective OneRepublic offers a variety of enjoyable, soundly produced records on their fourth studio album, ‘Oh My My.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 13, 2016 ago
    Green Day, Revolution Radio [📷: Reprise]
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    Green Day, Revolution Radio | Album Review 💿

    Green Day delivers a respectable, well-rounded album with ‘Revolution Radio.’ It’s no classic, but definitely satisfying all said and done.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 11, 2016 ago
    Norah Jones, Day Breaks [Photo Credit: Blue Note]
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    Norah Jones, Day Breaks | Album Review 💿

    Norah Jones makes a stunning return to form on ‘Day Breaks’, her first new album in four years (‘Little Broken Hearts’, 2012).

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 10, 2016 ago
    Solange, A Seat at the Table © Columbia
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    Solange, A Seat at the Table | Album Review 💿

    Solange delivers a homerun on A Seat at the Table. ‘Seat’ encompasses feelings, attitudes, and reality for black men and women. A socially-conscious gem.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 7, 2016 ago
    Ty Dolla Sign, Campaign © Atlantic
    Album 💿

    Ty Dolla $ign, Campaign | Album Review 💿

    Ty Dolla $ign returns confidently on his latest mixtape, Campaign, which goes beyond mixtape status but doesn’t quite achieve album status.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 29, 2016 ago
    Luke Bryan, Here's to the Farmer EP © Capitol Nashville
    Album 💿

    Luke Bryan Delivers More of the Same on ‘Here’s to the Farmer’

    Country superstar Luke Bryan doesn’t bring much “new” to the table on 2016 EP, Farm Tour…Here’s to the Farmer.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 27, 2016 ago
    Mac Miller, The Divine Feminine [📷: Warner]
    Album 💿

    Mac Miller, The Divine Feminine | Album Review 💿

    Mac Miller flips the script on his fourth studio album, THE DIVINE FEMININE. The results are captivating & well-rounded.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 19, 2016 ago

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