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    2018 album reviews

    Years & Years, Palo Santo [📷: Polydor]
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    Years & Years, Palo Santo | Album Review 💿

    Years & Years returns with a compelling sophomore album with ‘Palo Santo’ which masterfully incorporates social issues, sexuality, and spirituality. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 9, 2018 ago
    Gorillaz, The Now Now [📷: Parlophone / Warner]
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    Gorillaz, The Now Now | Album Review

    Although more accessible than ‘Humanz’ to some extent, Damon Albarn and Gorillaz still require the audience to be ambitious listeners on ‘The Now Now.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 6, 2018 ago
    Florence + The Machine, High as Hope [📷: Virgin]
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    Florence + The Machine, High as Hope | Album Review

    Alternative darlings Florence + The Machine delivers an enjoyable, impressive, and well-rounded fourth studio album with ‘High as Hope.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 4, 2018 ago
    Dan + Shay, Dan + Shay [📷: Warner Nashville]
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    Dan + Shay, Dan + Shay | Album Review

    Country duo Dan + Shay sound respectable, if a bit ‘middle of the road’ and too safe on their self-titled, third studio album.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 29, 2018 ago
    Yellow Claw, New Blood [Photo Credit: Barong Family]
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    Yellow Claw, New Blood | Album Review 💿

    After releasing numerous intriguing advance singles, Dutch producer/DJ duo Yellow Claw deliver an equally third LP with ‘New Blood.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 28, 2018 ago
    Bebe Rexha, Expectations [📷: Warner]
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    Bebe Rexha, Expectations | Album Review

    Following a ‘slow but steady’ rise to pop success, Bebe Rexha finally releases her highly-anticipated, full-length debut album, ‘Expectations.’

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    Teyana Taylor, K.T.S.E. [Photo Credits: GOOD/Def Jam]
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    Teyana Taylor, K.T.S.E. | Album Review

    Short but sweet, R&B singer and actress Teyana Taylor has a surefire hit on her hands with her sophomore album, ‘K.T.S.E.’

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    Panic! At the Disco, Pray for the Wicked [📷:: Fueled by Ramen]
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    Panic! At the Disco, Pray for the Wicked | Album Review 💿

    Panic! At the Disco returns with its highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Pray for the Wicked.’ Imperfect, it still musters up some great moments.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 25, 2018 ago
    Mike Shinoda, Post Traumatic © Warner Bros
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    Mike Shinoda, Post Traumatic | Album Review

    Mike Shinoda masterfully translates grief and pain into a terrific album with his full-length, debut solo album, ‘Post Traumatic.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 21, 2018 ago
    Jay Rock, Redemption [Photo Credit: Interscope]
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    Jay Rock, Redemption | Album Review 💿

    After nearly a three-year hiatus, West Coast rapper Jay Rock returns with an enjoyable, well-rounded third studio album, ‘Redemption.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 20, 2018 ago
    5 Seconds of Summer, Youngblood © Capitol
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    5 Seconds of Summer, Youngblood | Album Review

    Aussie pop band 5 Seconds of Summer returns in compelling fashion on their third album, ‘Youngblood’ with a sleek, modern pop sound.

    By the musical hype, 8 years ago
    Nas, NASIR [📷: Mass Appeal / Def Jam]
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    Nas, NASIR | Album Review

    Following a six-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated rap icon Nas finally returns with his highly-anticipated 11th studio album, ‘NASIR.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 18, 2018 ago

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