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    2017 album reviews

    Mary J. Blige, Strength of a Woman [📷: Capitol]
    Album 💿

    Mary J. Blige, Strength of a Woman | Album Review 💿

    Mary J. Blige, the queen of hip-hop soul, captures the effects of divorce and ended love sensationally throughout ‘Strength of a Woman.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 1, 2017 ago
    blackbear, digital druglord [📷: beartrap]
    Album 💿

    Blackbear, digital druglord | Album Review 💿

    Blackbear shines on his highly anticipated new album, digital druglord. Digital druglord comprises of drugs, money, and sex.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 27, 2017 ago
    Joey Badass, ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADASS © Pro Era
    Album 💿

    Joey Bada$$, All-Amerikkkan Bada$$ | Album Review 💿

    Joey Bada$$ delivers a knockout punch on ‘ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$,’ exceptionally capturing being black in America.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 19, 2017 ago
    Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. © Interscope
    Album 💿

    Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. | Album Review 💿

    Kendrick Lamar delivers his best album yet with ‘DAMN.’ The profane title is the best way to characterize the spirited, deep new project.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 18, 2017 ago
    Father John Misty, Pure Comedy [📷: Sub Pop]
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    Father John Misty, Pure Comedy | Album Review 💿

    Father John Misty (Josh Tillman) delivers one of the year’s most demanding, yet well-rounded albums with ‘Pure Comedy.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 12, 2017 ago
    The Chainsmokers, Memories...Do Not Open [📷: Columbia]
    Lyrical Spotlight

    Lyrical Spotlight: The Chainsmokers, ‘Memories…Do Not Open’

    Hit-making duo The Chainsmokers drop an enjoyable debut album with ‘Memories…Do Not Open.’ Here are some of the notable lyrical moments from the effort.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 11, 2017 ago
    Pentatonix, PTX Vol. IV – Classics © RCA
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    Pentatonix, PTX Vol. IV – Classics | Album Review 💿

    Pentatonix strikes gold on PTX Vol. IV – Classics. The 7-song EP covers classics including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Imagine” & “Jolene.”

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 11, 2017 ago
    The Chainsmokers, Memories...Do Not Open [📷: Columbia]
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    The Chainsmokers, Memories…Do Not Open | Album Review 💿

    Hit-making duo The Chainsmokers have their moments on their debut album, ‘Memories…Do Not Open.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 10, 2017 ago
    Drake, More Life [📷: Cash Money]
    Album 💿

    Drake, More Life | Album Review 💿

    The ever-prolific, ubiquitous Drake returns with yet another project, playlist-album ‘More Life.’ More Life features a star-studded guest list.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 6, 2017 ago
    Depeche Mode, Spirit © Columbia
    Album 💿

    Depeche Mode, Spirit | Album Review 💿

    Depeche Mode successfully ignite the revolution on tour de force, Spirit. Epic describes the morally, socially & politically-charged LP.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMarch 24, 2017 ago
    Spoon, Hot Thoughts © Matador
    Album 💿

    Spoon, Hot Thoughts | Album Review 💿

    Alternative, Indie-rock darlings Spoon shine on ‘Hot Thoughts,’ successfully tweaking their sound and expanding the horizons.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMarch 22, 2017 ago
    Rick Ross, Rather You Than Me [📷: Epic]
    Album 💿

    Rick Ross, Rather You Than Me | Album Review 💿

    On his ninth studio album, ‘Rather You Than Me,’ Rick Ross maintains the utmost consistency. Sex, money, and drugs remain the M.O.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMarch 20, 2017 ago

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