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    2016 albums

    Bon Iver, 22, A Million [📷: Jagjaguwar]
    Evergreen

    The 12 Most Interesting Album Titles of 2016 | Year in Review

    The Most Interesting Album Titles of 2016 features 12 album titles worth mentioning because they stand out. The albums are categorized alphabetically by artist.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 25, 2017 ago
    Run the Jewels 3 © Run the Jewels
    Album 💿

    Run the Jewels, Run the Jewels 3 | Album Review 💿

    Rappers Killer Mike and El-P outdo themselves on their third collaborative album, ‘Run the Jewels 3.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 20, 2017 ago
    Gucci Mane, The Return of East Atlanta Santa © Atlantic
    Album 💿

    Gucci Mane, The Return of East Atlanta Santa | Album Review 💿

    ‘The Return of East Atlanta Santa’ marks the third album released by formerly incarcerated southern rapper, Gucci Mane.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 5, 2017 ago
    Austin Mahone, For Me + You [Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management]
    Album 💿

    Austin Mahone, For Me + You | Album Review 💿

    Texas pop heartthrob Austin Mahone returns respectably on his fun, suggestive 2016 EP, For Me + You.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 4, 2017 ago
    Metallica, Hardwired...To Self-Destruct... [📷: Blackened Recordings]
    Album 💿

    Metallica, Hardwired…To Self-Destruct | Album Review 💿

    Veteran metal band Metallica return ferociously on Hardwired…To Self-Destruct, their first new studio LP in eight years.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 3, 2017 ago
    The Skins, Still Sleep EP © Republic
    Album 💿

    The Skins Shine on Debut EP, ‘Still Sleep’

    Up-and-coming eclectic band The Skins show immense potential on their debut EP, Still Sleep.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 30, 2016 ago
    Roy Woods, Nocturnal EP © OVO Sound / Warner Bros
    Album 💿

    Roy Woods Shows Potential on ‘Nocturnal’ EP

    Canadian up-and-coming urban artist Roy Woods shows potential on his second EP, Nocturnal. Woods is still a work in progress.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 29, 2016 ago
    Kid Cudi, Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’ © Republic
    Album 💿

    Kid Cudi, Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’ | Album Review

    Alternative, Left-field rapper Kid Cudi returns to form with an ambitious new album, ‘Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 19, 2016 ago
    Lloyd, Tru © Young Goldie Music / EMPIRE
    Album 💿

    Lloyd Makes a Sound Comeback on ‘Tru’ EP

    Underrated urban contemporary artist Lloyd returns after a five-year hiatus with enjoyable, comeback EP, ‘Tru.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 14, 2016 ago
    Childish Gambino, "Awaken, My Love!" [📷: Glassnote]
    Album 💿

    Childish Gambino, “Awaken, My Love!” | Album Review

    Donald Glover – aka Childish Gambino – trades rhymes for singing on his ambitious third studio album, “Awaken, My Love!”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 6, 2016 ago
    The Weeknd, Starboy © Republic
    Album 💿

    Examining Lyrics: The Weeknd, ‘Starboy’

    Canadian R&B standout The Weeknd Returns with ‘Starboy,’ an album filled with intriguing lyrics worth analyzing.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 2, 2016 ago
    The Weeknd, Starboy © Republic
    Album 💿

    The Weeknd, Starboy | Album Review 💿

    Canadian R&B standout The Weeknd returns with a massive, urban-pop effort (‘Starboy’) that offers something for a variety of listeners.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 28, 2016 ago

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