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    2016 albums

    Chris Lane, Girl Problems © Big Loud
    Album 💿

    Chris Lane Shows Versatility on Debut ‘Girl Problems’

    Urban-infused Country up-and-comer Chris Lane showcases his versatility (and incredible vocals) on full-length debut, ‘Girl Problems.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 10, 2016 ago
    Fantasia, The Definition of... [📷: RCA]
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    Fantasia, The Definition of… | Album Review 💿

    Fantasia delivers an eclectic fifth album with ‘The Definition of.’ Like many eclectic albums, sometimes risks lead to rewards and other times not so much.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 1, 2016 ago
    Keith Sweat, Dress to Impress © RAL:Keith Sweat
    Album 💿

    Keith Sweat, Dress to Impress | Album Review

    New Jack Swing R&B veteran Keith Sweat remains tried-and-true on ‘Dress to Impress,’ delivering a well-rounded grown-folks R&B album.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 28, 2016 ago
    Ghostbusters © RCA
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    Ghostbusters [2016 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (Review)

    Ghostbusters (2016 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is very much a soundtrack – it has some moments and it also has some flaws.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 20, 2016 ago
    The Avett Brothers, True Sadness © Republic
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    The Avett Brothers, True Sadness | Album Review

    The Avett Brothers aren’t nearly as melancholy as title ‘True Sadness’ suggests, delivering a fine effort with their latest LP.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 27, 2016 ago
    YG, Still Brazy © Def Jam
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    YG, Still Brazy | Album Review

    West coast rapper YG returns with highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘Still Brazy’. Indeed, he is “still brazy,” and it’s great!

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 21, 2016 ago
    Jake Bugg, On My One [📷: Island]
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    Jake Bugg, On My One | Album Review 💿

    British singer/songwriter Jake Bugg Shows Willingness to Experiment on his third studio album, On My One, which encompasses many styles.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 20, 2016 ago
    Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Getaway [📷: Warner Bros]
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    Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Getaway | Album Review 💿

    Funk-rock vets Red Hot Chili Peppers deliver one of the year’s best albums with ‘The Getaway’, which does the break-up album superbly.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 19, 2016 ago
    Fitz and the Tantrums © Elektra
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    Fitz and the Tantrums, Fitz and the Tantrums | Album Review 💿

    As blasé as the title of album of the third album by alternative band Fitz and the Tantrums may be, it lacks no shortage of energy.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 17, 2016 ago
    Nick Jonas, Last Year Was Complicated [📷: Island]
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    Nick Jonas, Last Year Was Complicated | Lyrical Analysis

    What better way to examine the latest Nick Jonas album, Last Year Was Complicated, than analyzing the ‘profound’ lyrical content?

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 16, 2016 ago
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    Shirley Caesar As Spiritual As Ever On ‘Fill This House’

    Legendary gospel musician, Pastor Shirley Caesar, sounds as spiritual and consistent as ever on her latest album, ‘Fill This House.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 30, 2016 ago
    3OH!3, Night Sports [📷 : Fueled By Ramen]
    Album 💿

    3OH!3, ‘Night Sports’: By The Lyrics

    One is hard pressed to find a duo ‘stupider’ than 3OH!3. Motte & Foreman have made infectious, idiotically dumb music for years.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 16, 2016 ago

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