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    2017 album reviews

    Aaron Carter, LøVë [📷: Sony]
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    Aaron Carter, LøVë | Album Review

    After releasing ‘LøVë’ as a five-song EP in February 2017, former teen heartthrob Aaron Carter returns with the full-length, 14-track album.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 22, 2018 ago
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    Miguel, War & Leisure | Album Review 💿

    R&B standout Miguel delivers another sensational, sensual effort on his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, War & Leisure.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 4, 2017 ago
    Björk, Utopia [📷: One Little Independent]
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    Björk, Utopia | Album Review 💿

    Ever-intriguing, Icelandic singer-songwriter Björk returns with the exceptional UTOPIA, encompassing life, love & the gift of music.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 30, 2017 ago
    Niall Horan, Flicker [📷: Capitol]
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    Niall Horan, Flicker | Album Review

    Niall Horan releases his highly-anticipated, debut solo album, ‘Flicker.’ All in all, the Irish One Direction member delivers an enjoyable, pleasant LP.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 23, 2017 ago
    Dave East, Paranoia: A True Story © Def Jam
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    Dave East, Paranoia: A True Story | Album Review

    On his solid major label debut, ‘Paranoia: A True Story,’ Dave East shows he is a rapper to watch without question.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 23, 2017 ago
    Lil Peep, Come Over When You're Sober Pt. 1 [📷: Lil Peep]
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    Lil Peep, Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 1 | Album Review

    Rapper-singer Lil Peep is in his own, dark, twisted world on his seven-song project, ‘Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 1.’  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 17, 2017 ago
    Kesha, Rainbow © Kemosabe
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    Kesha, Rainbow | Album Review 💿

    After a five-year hiatus, pop superstar Kesha returns better than ever on her third studio album, ‘Rainbow.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 15, 2017 ago
    Rex Orange County, Apricot Princess © Rex Orange County
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    Rex Orange County, Apricot Princess | Album Review 💿

    Brit teen singer/songwriter Rex Orange County (Alex O’Connor) showcases musicianship that is transcendent of age on the brilliant ‘Apricot Princess.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 10, 2017 ago
    Arcade Fire, Everything Now [📷: Columbia]
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    Arcade Fire, Everything Now | Album Review 💿

    Arguably, Canadian alt-rock darlings Arcade Fire deliver their weakest album to date with ‘Everything Now.’ Regardless, it has still has its moments.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 31, 2017 ago
    Meek Mill, Wins and Losses © Atlantic
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    Meek Mill, Wins & Losses | Album Review 💿

    Energetic rapper Meek Mill returns with his third studio album, ‘Wins & Losses.’ More often than not, the ‘wins’ outweigh the ‘losses.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 31, 2017 ago
    HAIM, Something to Tell You © Columbia
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    HAIM, Something to Tell You | Album Review

    Cali sister trio HAIM returns with their highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘Something to Tell You.’ Overall, it ends up being a respectable effort.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 13, 2017 ago
    India.Arie, SongVersation: Medicine [📷 : BMG Rights Management]
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    India.Arie, SongVersation: Medicine | Album Review 💿

    R&B singer/songwriter India.Arie returns with EP SongVersation: Medicine, her first new solo project following a four-year hiatus.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 7, 2017 ago

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