Brandi Carlile, By the Way, I Forgive You | Album Review
![Brandi Carlile, By the Way, I Forgive You [Photo Credit: Elektra]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/brandi-carlile-by-the-way-i-forgive-you-elektra.jpg?fit=522%2C522&ssl=1)
Americana, folk-rock singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile delivers a sensational sixth studio album with ‘By the Way, I Forgive You.’
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Tag 2018 album reviews
The Chainsmokers, Sick Boy | Album Review
![The Chainsmokers, Sick Boy [Photo Credits: Disruptor / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/the-chainsmokers-sick-boy-album-disruptor-columbia.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
DJ/production duo The Chainsmokers – Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart – return with their second, full-length album, ‘Sick Boy.’
Meek Mill, Championships | Album Review
![Meek Mill, Championships [📷: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/meek-mill-championships-atlantic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Meek Mill makes an energetic, inspired fourth studio album with Championships, his first full-length release since being released from prison.
The 1975, A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships | Album Review
![The 1975, A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships [📷: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/the-1975-a-brief-inquiry-into-online-relationships-interscope.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
The 1975 delivers an interesting LP with ‘A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships’ that’s imperfect, but chocked-full of interesting ideas.
Rita Ora, Phoenix | Album Review
![Rita Ora, Phoenix [📷 : Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/rita-ora-phoenix-atlantic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Following a lengthy hiatus between albums, Rita Ora delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded, and much-better-than-anticipated sophomore album in ‘Phoenix.’
Anderson .Paak, Oxnard | Album Review 💿
![Anderson .Paak, Oxnard [📷: Aftermath / 12Tone Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/anderson-paak-oxnard-aftermath.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
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.’
Alec Benjamin, Narrated for You | Album Review 💿
![Alec Benjamin, Narrated for You [📷: Alec Benjamin]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/alec-benjamin-narrated-for-you-alec-benjamin.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Rising Arizona pop singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin showcases immense potential on his debut mixtape, ‘Narrated for You.’
Michael Bublé, Love | Album Review
![Michael Bublé, love [Photo Credit: Reprise]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/michael-buble-love-reprise.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Traditional pop standout Michael Bublé remains consistent on his 2018 album, Love, featuring classics and a couple of brand-new songs.
Smoota, Pheromones | Album Review
![Smoota, Pheromones [Photo Credit: Body to Body]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/smoota-pheromones-body-to-body.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
On ‘Pheromones,’ Brooklyn R&B singer/songwriter Smoota delivers a thrilling sophomore album that thrives off lust, sex, and the influence of classic soul.
Mariah Carey, Caution | Album Review 💿
![Mariah Carey, Caution [Photo Credit: Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/mariah-carey-caution-epic.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Following a rough patch in her career, R&B chanteuse Mariah Carey delivers a tight, comeback LP with ‘Caution’ that doesn’t disappoint.
Imagine Dragons, Origins | Album Review
![Imagine Dragons, Origins [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/imagine-dragons-origins-interscope.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On their fourth album, ‘Origins,’ Grammy-winning alternative rock band Imagine Dragons has some moments, but ultimately, falls short.
Kane Brown, Experiment | Album Review
![Kane Brown, Experiment [Photo Credit: Sony]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/kane-brown-experiment-sony.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Country singer Kane Brown shows a substantial amount of growth artistically on his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Experiment.’