Years & Years, Palo Santo | Album Review 💿
![Years & Years, Palo Santo [📷: Polydor]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/years-years-palo-santo-polydor.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Years & Years returns with a compelling sophomore album with ‘Palo Santo’ which masterfully incorporates social issues, sexuality, and spirituality.
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Tag 2018 album reviews
Gorillaz, The Now Now | Album Review
![Gorillaz, The Now Now [📷: Parlophone / Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/gorillaz-the-now-now-warner-bros.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Although more accessible than ‘Humanz’ to some extent, Damon Albarn and Gorillaz still require the audience to be ambitious listeners on ‘The Now Now.’
Florence + The Machine, High as Hope | Album Review
![Florence + The Machine, High as Hope [📷: Virgin]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/florence-the-machine-high-as-hope-virgin.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Alternative darlings Florence + The Machine delivers an enjoyable, impressive, and well-rounded fourth studio album with ‘High as Hope.’
Dan + Shay, Dan + Shay | Album Review
![Dan + Shay, Dan + Shay [📷: Warner Nashville]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/dan-shay-warner-bros.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Country duo Dan + Shay sound respectable, if a bit ‘middle of the road’ and too safe on their self-titled, third studio album.
Yellow Claw, New Blood | Album Review 💿
![Yellow Claw, New Blood [Photo Credit: Barong Family]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/yellow-claw-new-blood-barong-family.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
After releasing numerous intriguing advance singles, Dutch producer/DJ duo Yellow Claw deliver an equally third LP with ‘New Blood.’
Bebe Rexha, Expectations | Album Review
![Bebe Rexha, Expectations [📷: Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/bebe-rexha-expectations-warner-bros.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Following a ‘slow but steady’ rise to pop success, Bebe Rexha finally releases her highly-anticipated, full-length debut album, ‘Expectations.’
Teyana Taylor, K.T.S.E. | Album Review
![Teyana Taylor, K.T.S.E. [Photo Credits: GOOD/Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/teyana-taylor-ktse-good-def-jam.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
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.’
Panic! At the Disco, Pray for the Wicked | Album Review 💿
![Panic! At the Disco, Pray for the Wicked [📷:: Fueled by Ramen]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/panic-at-the-disco-pray-for-the-wicked-fueled-by-ramen.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Panic! At the Disco returns with its highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Pray for the Wicked.’ Imperfect, it still musters up some great moments.
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.’
Jay Rock, Redemption | Album Review 💿
![Jay Rock, Redemption [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/jay-rock-redemption-interscope.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
After nearly a three-year hiatus, West Coast rapper Jay Rock returns with an enjoyable, well-rounded third studio album, ‘Redemption.’
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.
Nas, NASIR | Album Review
![Nas, NASIR [📷: Mass Appeal / Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/nas-nasir-mass-appeal-def-jam.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Following a six-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated rap icon Nas finally returns with his highly-anticipated 11th studio album, ‘NASIR.’