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        • Album 💿Albums & EPs  💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
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    2017 albums

    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
    Dua Lipa, Dua Lipa © Warner Bros.
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    Dua Lipa, Dua Lipa | Album Review

    Under appreciated for much of 2017, English-Albanian pop star Dua Lipa drops a stellar, self-titled, debut album comprised of much more than smash single “New Rules.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 10, 2018 ago
    HRVY, Talk to Ya (EP) © Virgin
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    HRVY, Talk to Ya (EP) | Album Review

    Teenage British pop musician HRVY showcases incredible potential on his second EP, ‘Talk to Ya.’ His best moments arrive at the top of the effort with the title track and “Personal.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 3, 2018 ago
    Fireworks 2018
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    Advice for 2018, As Told Through Album & Song Titles

    Beyond the hype? This creative written piece reflects on the outgoing, so-so 2017 and provides sound advice for 2018 – as told through album and song titles.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 1, 2018 ago
    Big Sean & Metro Boomin, Double or Nothing [📷: Def Jam / Republic]
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    Big Sean & Metro Boomin, Double or Nothing | Album Review

    Rapper Big Sean and sought-after producer Metro Boomin make magic together on their collaborative album, ‘Double or Nothing.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 14, 2017 ago
    Safeguard, I'm a Stranger to Myself © Wilhelm
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    Safeguard, I’m A Stranger To Myself (EP) | Album Review

    Up-and-coming, five-piece, UK pop-punk collective Safeguard delivers on their second EP of 2017, ‘I’m a Stranger to Myself.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 1, 2017 ago
    Why Don't We, A Why Don't We Christmas © Atlantic
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    Why Don’t We, A Why Don’t We Christmas | Album Review

    Pop collective Why Don’t We continues to keep the art of the boy band alive on its five-song Christmas EP, ‘A Why Don’t We Christmas.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 29, 2017 ago
    Taylor Swift, Reputation © Big Machine
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    Taylor Swift, Reputation | Album Review 💿

    After receiving a lukewarm reception towards the promo singles, Taylor Swift exceeds expectations on her sixth studio album, ‘Reputation.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 13, 2017 ago
    Lil Pump [📷: Warner]
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    Lil Pump, Lil Pump | Album Review

    Lil Pump represents the ‘SoundCloud rapper’ – for better or for worse.  His self-titled mixtape has its fair share of moments.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 12, 2017 ago
    Fantasia, Christmas After Midnight [📷: Concord]
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    Fantasia, Christmas After Midnight | Album Review 💿

    Underrated, Grammy-winning R&B standout Fantasia delivers a well-rounded, enjoyable Christmas album with ‘Christmas After Midnight.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 11, 2017 ago
    NF, Perception © Capitol
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    NF, Perception | Album Review

    Nate Feuerstein – better known as NF – delivers a fine third studio album with ‘Perception.’ The messages are meaningful, prudent, and authentic.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 10, 2017 ago
    Why Don't We, Invitation (EP) © Signature / Atlantic
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    Why Don’t We, Invitation (EP) | Album Review

    Up-and-coming pop collective Why Don’t We continues to keep the art of the boy band alive on its fourth EP, ‘Invitation.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 5, 2017 ago

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