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    2016 album reviews

    K. Michelle, More Issues Than Vogue ยฉ Atlantic
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    K. Michelle, ‘More Issues Than Vogue’ – By The Lyrics

    It is safe to say that R&B singer K. Michelle has no filter.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 29, 2016 ago
    Joey + Rory, Hymns ยฉ Farmhouse Recordings
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Joey + Rory, Hymns | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    ‘Hyms That Are Important To Us,’ the final studio album by Joey + Rory, is a well-rounded, enjoyable, country-gospel effort.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 25, 2016 ago
    Baauer, Aa ยฉ LuckyMe
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Baauer, Aa | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    On debut album ‘Aa,’ Baauer seeks to establish himself beyond “Harlem Shake.” Does he accomplish the task? Not quite, not quite.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 24, 2016 ago
    Christon Gray, The Glory Album ยฉ RCA
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Christon Gray, The Glory Album | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    On his latest album, The Glory Album, Christon Gray shows he has plenty to offer both secular and religious music fans.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 21, 2016 ago
    Nick Weaver, Prowler ยฉ Nick Weaver
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Nick Weaver, Prowler | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    On his full-length album ‘Prowler,’ Nick Weaver shows both his continual growing potential and exceptionalness as an MC.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 7, 2016 ago
    Bonnie Raitt, Dig In Deep ยฉ Redwing
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Bonnie Raitt, Dig In Deep | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    All in all, ‘Dig In Deep’ is yet another terrific and consistent album from versatile veteran musician, Bonnie Raitt.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 1, 2016 ago
    Tweet, Charlene ยฉ Entertainment One
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Tweet, Charlene | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    CHARLENE is a respectable comeback album from Tweet. It wonโ€™t blow anyone away, but should appeal to a traditional R&B audience.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsFebruary 29, 2016 ago
    Simple Plan, Taking One For The Team ยฉ Atlantic
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Simple Plan, Taking One For The Team | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    ‘Taking One For The Team’ is a well-rounded album that should appeal to Simple Plan fans and newcomers who take the time to listen.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsFebruary 23, 2016 ago
    David Bowie, Blackstar [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    David Bowie, Blackstar | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    On his final studio album, Blackstar, David Bowie delivers a superb, supremely creative effort that never misses the mark.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 22, 2016 ago
    Panic! At The Disco, Death Of A Bachelor [Photo Credit: Fueled By Ramen]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Panic! At the Disco, Death of a Bachelor | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Panic! At the Disco excel on their 5th studio LP, Death of a Bachelor, delivering a multitude of eccentric, entertaining & thrilling moments.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 18, 2016 ago
    blackbear, help [Photo Credit: beartrap]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Blackbear, Help | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Blackbear shares his demons & showcases tremendous potential on his latest effort, Help. He doesn’t rewrite the R&B script, but, it’s solid.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 15, 2016 ago

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