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    2019 album reviews

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    Highly Suspect, MCID | Album Review 💿

    After a three-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated collective Highly Suspect returns with an eclectic, if flawed third studio album, MCID.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 5, 2019 ago
    Rex Orange County, Pony : The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Sony]
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    Rex Orange County, Pony | Album Review 💿

    After a two-year hiatus, British singer/songwriter Rex Orange County (Alex O’Connor) delivers an enjoyable, if imperfect third studio LP, Pony.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsNovember 4, 2019 ago
    Kanye West, JESUS IS KING: The Musical Hype Album Review [Photo Credit: Getting Out Our Dreams, II]
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    Kanye West, JESUS IS KING | Album Review 💿

    After several delays, Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West drops his clean, Christian-themed rap-gospel album, JESUS IS KING. It has its moments.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 28, 2019 ago
    G-Eazy, Scary Nights (EP): The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: RCA]
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    G-Eazy, Scary Nights | Album Review 💿

    Following the release of an EP of ‘B-Sides’ in September 2019, G-Eazy returns with a moderately enjoyable eight-track EP, ‘Scary Nights,’ in October.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 23, 2019 ago
    Fantasia, Sketchbook: The Musical Hype Album Review [Photo Credits: Rock Soul / BMG Rights Management]
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    Fantasia, Sketchbook | Album Review 💿

    After releasing a so-so 5th studio LP, and an underrated holiday effort, Grammy-winning R&B artist Fantasia makes a strong return with Sketchbook.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 21, 2019 ago
    SuperM, The 1st Mini Album: The Musical Hype Album Review [Photo Credits: SM Entertainment / Capitol]
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    SuperM, SuperM – The 1st Mini Album | Album Review 💿

    K-pop supergroup SuperM, comprised of seven members from Shinee, Exo, and NCT, shine on their debut EP, SuperM – The 1st Mini Album.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 17, 2019 ago
    Carlos Vara, Have You Ever Seen a Boy Break Down?: The Musical Hype album review (EP) [Photo Credit: Warner]
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    Carlos Vara, Have You Ever Seen a Boy Break Down? | Album Review 💿

    After dropping some dynamic singles, up and coming LGBTQ pop musician Carlos Vara shines on his debut EP, Have You Ever Seen a Boy Break Down.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 7, 2019 ago
    Brittany Howard, Jaime: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credits: Brittany Howard / ATO]
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    Brittany Howard, Jaime | Album Review 💿

    Brittany Howard, best known as the front woman of Alabama Shakes, impresses on her eclectic, reflective debut solo album, JAIME.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsOctober 3, 2019 ago
    Raphael Saadiq, Jimmy Lee: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Columbia]
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    Raphael Saadiq, Jimmy Lee | Album Analysis 💿

    After penning a review for The Urban Music Scene, Brent Faulkner provides deeper analysis into JIMMY LEE, the superb fifth studio album by Raphael Saadiq.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 30, 2019 ago
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    Sam Fender, Hypersonic Missiles | Album Review 💿

    On his debut album ‘Hypersonic Missiles,’ British singer/songwriter Sam Fender shows off mature musicianship with creative songwriting and capable vocals.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 18, 2019 ago
    TOOL, Fear Inoculum: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: TOOL]
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    TOOL, Fear Inoculum | Album Review 💿

    After a 13-year hiatus, alternative metal collective TOOL returns with their highly anticipated, well-rounded, fifth LP, Fear Inoculum.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 17, 2019 ago
    Alessia Cara, This Summer (EP): The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
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    Alessia Cara, This Summer (EP) | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning pop/R&B singer/songwriter Alessia Cara shines once more on her brief, but scintillating six-song EP, ‘This Summer.’

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 16, 2019 ago

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