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    2018 album reviews

    Brandi Carlile, By the Way, I Forgive You [Photo Credit: Elektra]
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    Brandi Carlile, By the Way, I Forgive You | Album Review

    Americana, folk-rock singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile delivers a sensational sixth studio album with ‘By the Way, I Forgive You.’

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 31, 2018 ago
    The Chainsmokers, Sick Boy [Photo Credits: Disruptor / Columbia]
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    The Chainsmokers, Sick Boy | Album Review

    DJ/production duo The Chainsmokers – Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart – return with their second, full-length album, ‘Sick Boy.’

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 17, 2018 ago
    Meek Mill, Championships [📷: Atlantic]
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    Meek Mill, Championships | Album Review

    Meek Mill makes an energetic, inspired fourth studio album with Championships, his first full-length release since being released from prison.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 11, 2018 ago
    The 1975, A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships [📷: Interscope]
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    The 1975, A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships | Album Review

    The 1975 delivers an interesting LP with ‘A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships’ that’s imperfect, but chocked-full of interesting ideas.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsDecember 3, 2018 ago
    Rita Ora, Phoenix [📷 : Atlantic]
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    Rita Ora, Phoenix | Album Review

    Following a lengthy hiatus between albums, Rita Ora delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded, and much-better-than-anticipated sophomore album in ‘Phoenix.’

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 29, 2018 ago
    Anderson .Paak, Oxnard [📷: Aftermath / 12Tone Music]
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    Anderson .Paak, Oxnard | Album Review 💿

    Although it’s ‘all over the place’ and runs a bit long, rapper, singer & producer Anderson .Paak still delivers a compelling third LP with ‘Oxnard.’

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 26, 2018 ago
    Alec Benjamin, Narrated for You [📷: Alec Benjamin]
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    Alec Benjamin, Narrated for You | Album Review 💿

    Rising Arizona pop singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin showcases immense potential on his debut mixtape, ‘Narrated for You.’ 

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 22, 2018 ago
    Michael Bublé, love [Photo Credit: Reprise]
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    Michael Bublé, Love | Album Review

    Traditional pop standout Michael Bublé remains consistent on his 2018 album, Love, featuring classics and a couple of brand-new songs.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 21, 2018 ago
    Smoota, Pheromones [Photo Credit: Body to Body]
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    Smoota, Pheromones | Album Review

    On ‘Pheromones,’ Brooklyn R&B singer/songwriter Smoota delivers a thrilling sophomore album that thrives off lust, sex, and the influence of classic soul.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 20, 2018 ago
    Mariah Carey, Caution [Photo Credit: Epic]
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    Mariah Carey, Caution | Album Review 💿

    Following a rough patch in her career, R&B chanteuse Mariah Carey delivers a tight, comeback LP with ‘Caution’ that doesn’t disappoint.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 19, 2018 ago
    Imagine Dragons, Origins [Photo Credit: Interscope]
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    Imagine Dragons, Origins | Album Review

    On their fourth album, ‘Origins,’ Grammy-winning alternative rock band Imagine Dragons has some moments, but ultimately, falls short.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 16, 2018 ago
    Kane Brown, Experiment [Photo Credit: Sony]
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    Kane Brown, Experiment | Album Review

    Country singer Kane Brown shows a substantial amount of growth artistically on his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Experiment.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 15, 2018 ago

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