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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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    2018 album reviews

    Why Don't We, 8 Letters [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
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    Why Don’t We, 8 Letters | Album Review

    Rising boy band Why Don’t We (Corbyn, Daniel, Jack, Jonah, and Zach) deliver an enjoyable, respectable full-length, debut album with ‘8 Letters.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 6, 2018 ago
    Eminem, Kamikaze [📷: Aftermath]
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    Eminem, Kamikaze | Album Review

    Angry over the state of rap as well as the poor critical reception of his album, ‘Revival,’ Eminem surprises with an angry, surprise album, ‘Kamikaze.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 4, 2018 ago
    Troye Sivan, Bloom [📷: Capitol]
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    Troye Sivan, Bloom | Album Review

    23-year old South African-born Aussie pop artist Troye Sivan returns with a tight, authentic sophomore album with ‘Bloom.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 3, 2018 ago
    Alice in Chains, Rainier Fog [Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management]
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    Alice in Chains, Rainier Fog | Album Review

    Iconic rock band Alice in Chains returns with their highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Rainier Fog.’ The project doesn’t disappoint in the least.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 30, 2018 ago
    Liam Payne, First Time (EP) [Photo Credit: Capitol]
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    Liam Payne, First Time (EP) | Album Review

    Pop artist Liam Payne makes fans wait even more for his full-length debut album, opting to drop a respectable, if indistinct debut EP first, ‘First Time.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 28, 2018 ago
    Florida Georgia Line, Florida Georgia Line (Single) [Photo Credit: Big Machine]
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    Florida Georgia Line, Florida Georgia Line (EP) | Album Review

    If you go into the Florida Georgia Line self-titled, four-song EP expecting your brain to be stimulated, you’ll be utterly disappointed.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 27, 2018 ago
    Cole Swindell, All of It [Photo Credit: Warner Music Nashville]
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    Cole Swindell, All of It | Album Review

    Although he maintains consistency and a lovable personality, Cole Swindell delivers a pleasant third studio LP with ‘All of It’ without “moving the needle.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 21, 2018 ago
    Jason Mraz, Know. [📷: Atlantic]
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    Jason Mraz, Know. | Album Review

    For Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Jason Mraz, “love” is the focus on his highly-anticipated, sixth studio album, ‘Know.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 15, 2018 ago
    Nicki Minaj, Queen [Photo Credit: Cash Money]
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    Nicki Minaj, Queen | Album Review

    After a four-year hiatus, Nicki Minaj returns with her highly-anticipated, fourth studio album, ‘Queen.’ It doesn’t disappoint for the most part.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 14, 2018 ago
    YG, Stay Dangerous [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
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    YG, Stay Dangerous | Album Review

    YG serves a hearty helping of hard-nosed, West Coast and trap-infused bangers on his 3rd studio album, Stay Dangerous.  Wheel not reinvented, but worthwhile.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 13, 2018 ago
    Mac Miller, Swimming [📷: Warner Bros.]
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    Mac Miller, Swimming | Album Review 💿

    Mac Miller returns with arguably the most personal, honest, and mature album of his career with his fifth studio album, ‘Swimming.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 9, 2018 ago
    Travis Scott, ASTROWORLD [📷: Epic]
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    Travis Scott, ASTROWORLD | Album Review

    Houston rapper Travis Scott delivers some of the best work of his career with his highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘ASTROWORLD.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 7, 2018 ago

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