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    2018 album reviews

    Iggy Azalea, Survive the Summer (EP) [📷: Island]
    Album 💿

    Iggy Azalea, Survive the Summer (EP) | Album Review

    Following a four-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated rapper Iggy Azalea returns with ‘Survive the Summer,’ a six-song EP full of cocky, confident bangers.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 6, 2018 ago
    Cody Jinks, Lifers [Photo Credit: Rounder]
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    Cody Jinks, Lifers | Album Review

    Country artist Cody Jinks keeps things traditional throughout the course of his eighth album, ‘Lifers.’ The results are consistent and utterly incredible.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 2, 2018 ago
    Race to Neptune, Abandon Fashion (EP) [Photo Credit: Race to Neptune]
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    Race to Neptune, Abandon Fashion (EP) | Album Review

    Fort Collins, CO indie rock band Race to Neptune impresses on their adventurous, distorted, and at times, retro-sounding EP, ‘Abandon Fashion.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 27, 2018 ago
    88rising, Head in the Clouds [Photo Credits: 88rising / 12Tone Music]
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    88rising, Head in the Clouds | Album Review

    Mass media company and record label 88rising shows that it is indeed “rising” on its star-studded, well-rounded compilation album, ‘Head in the Clouds.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 25, 2018 ago
    Mason Ramsey [📷: Atlantic / Big Loud]
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    Mason Ramsey, Famous (EP) | Album Review

    After becoming a viral sensation as the Wal-Mart yodeling kid, 11-year old country artist Mason Ramsey releases his major-label debut EP, ‘Famous.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago
    Ryan Beatty, Boy in Jeans [Photo Credit: Boy in Jeans]
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    Ryan Beatty, Boy in Jeans | Album Review 💿

    Former teen-pop artist Ryan Beatty comes back strong as an ‘out and proud’ gay man on his awesome, eclectic & honest debut LP, BOY IN JEANS.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 23, 2018 ago
    Peter Hollens, Legendary Folks Songs [Photo Credit: One Voice Productions]
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    Peter Hollens, Legendary Folk Songs | Album Review

    The multifaceted Peter Hollens – gifted musician, educator & savvy businessman – thrills on his captivating album of folk classics, ‘Legendary Folk Songs.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 20, 2018 ago
    Wiz Khalifa, Rolling Papers 2 [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
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    Wiz Khalifa, Rolling Papers 2 | Album Review

    Although it suffers from excessive length, Wiz Khalifa sounds reinvigorated on ‘Rolling Papers 2,’ the sequel to his 2011, major-label debut LP.

    By the musical hype, 7 years ago
    Black Atlass, Pain & Pleasure [Photo Credits: XO / Republic]
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    Black Atlass, Pain & Pleasure | Album Review 💿

    Canadian-bred, LA-based alternative R&B artist Black Atlass impresses on his ultra-moody, falsetto-laden sophomore album, ‘Pain & Pleasure.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 18, 2018 ago
    Future, Beast Mode 2 [Photo Credit: Epic]
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    Future, Beast Mode 2 | Album Review

    ATL rapper Future offers “more of the same” on his nine-track mixtape, ‘Beast Mode 2,’ a sequel to his 2015 mixtape, ‘Beast Mode.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 12, 2018 ago
    Yungblud, 21st Century Liability [📷: Geffen]
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    YUNGBLUD, 21st Century Liability | Album Review

    British alternative newcomer YUNGBLUD infuses “fresh blood” into the music game with his thrilling, eclectic debut album, ‘21st Century Liability.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 11, 2018 ago
    Meek Mill, Legends of Summer (EP) [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
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    Meek Mill, Legends of Summer (EP) | Album Review

    Following imprisonment, beloved Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill returns with an enjoyable, well-rounded EP, ‘Legends of Summer.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 10, 2018 ago

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