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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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    2019 album reviews

    Rich Brian, The Sailor: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: 88rising / 12Tone Music]
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    Rich Brian, The Sailor | Album Review 💿

    Standout teenage Indonesian rapper Rich Brian steps up his game on his alluring, eclectic sophomore album, ‘The Sailor.’

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsAugust 1, 2019 ago
    Chance the Rapper, The Big Day: The Musical Hype Album Review [Photo Credit: Chance the Rapper]
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    Chance the Rapper, The Big Day | Album Review 💿

    After winning three Grammys, Chicago rap standout Chance the Rapper releases his ‘big,’ entertaining, if scattered debut LP, ‘The Big Day.’

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 31, 2019 ago
    Iggy Azalea, In My Defense: The Musical Hype Album Review [Photo Credits: Bad Dreams / EMPIRE]
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    Iggy Azalea, In My Defense | Album Review 💿

    Bangers are abundant while the lyricism and themes are basic on ‘In My Defense,’ the long-awaited sophomore album by Australian rapper Iggy Azalea.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 24, 2019 ago
    Beyoncé, The Lion King: The Gift: The Musical Hype Album Review [Photo Credit: Sony]
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    Beyoncé, The Lion King: The Gift | Album Review 💿

    Beyoncé executive produces ‘The Lion King: The Gift,’ an enjoyable, crowd-pleasing collection that ties in with ‘The Lion King’ and embraces Africa.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 22, 2019 ago
    Ed Sheeran, No. 6 Collaborations Project: The Musical Hype Album Review [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
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    Ed Sheeran, No. 6 Collaborations Project | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran releases an enjoyable, if flawed, star-studded fourth studio album with ‘No. 6 Collaborations Project.’

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 15, 2019 ago
    The Black Keys, "Let's Rock": The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Nonesuch]
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    The Black Keys, Let’s Rock | Album Review 💿

    Following a five-year hiatus, Grammy-winning rock band The Black Keys don’t miss a beat on their ninth studio album, “Let’s Rock.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 8, 2019 ago
    Daniel Caesar, Case Study 01: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Golden Child Recordings]
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    Daniel Caesar, Case Study 01 | Album Review 💿

    Fresh off of his first Grammy win, Canadian R&B standout Daniel Caesar delivers a strong follow-up to his debut album (‘Freudian’) with ‘Case Study 01.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 3, 2019 ago
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    Chris Brown, Indigo | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning R&B artist Chris Brown once more overindulges on his 10th album,  ‘Indigo,’ but does have his fair share of respectable moments.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 2, 2019 ago
    Mark Ronson, Late Night Feelings: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Sony]
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    Mark Ronson, Late Night Feelings | Album Review 💿

    Musician and producer Mark Ronson comes back strong on ‘Late Night Feelings,’ his long-awaited follow-up to ‘Uptown Special,’ released in 2015.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 2, 2019 ago
    Bruce Springsteen, Western Stars: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Columbia]
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    Bruce Springsteen, Western Stars | Album Review

    After a five-year hiatus, American rock icon Bruce Springsteen returns with ‘Western Stars,’ easily his best album of the 2010s.

    By the musical hype, 7 years ago
    Prince, Originals: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credits: Warner Bros.]
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    Prince, Originals | Album Review 💿

    The excellence and awesome musicianship of the iconic, late, great Prince Rogers Nelson continues to shine on the compilation, ‘Originals.’ 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 26, 2019 ago
    Lil Nas X, 7 (EP): The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Columbia]
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    Lil Nas X, 7 (EP) | Album Review 💿

    The ‘hard-to-categorize’ Lil Nas X releases his debut EP, ‘7’ which has its fair share of enjoyable moments, if ultimately, under-developed.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 25, 2019 ago

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