2019 album reviews | The Musical Hype - Part 9

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Mike Posner, A Real Good Kid [Photo Credit: Island]

Mike Posner, A Real Good Kid | Album Review

Despite being underrated throughout his career, Mike Posner comes off incredibly authentic & mature throughout his 3rd LP, ‘A Real Good Kid.’

By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 5, 2019 ago

James Blake, Assume Form [📷: Polydor]

James Blake, Assume Form | Album Review

Following a three-year hiatus, Mercury Prize-winning electronic standout James Blake returns with a marvelous fourth album, Assume Form.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 4, 2019 ago

Cub Sport, Cub Sport [📷: Cub Sport]

Cub Sport, Cub Sport | Album Review

Australian alt-pop collective Cub Sport delivers a relatable, honest, project with their self-titled third LP, encompassing sexuality.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 29, 2019 ago

Maggie Rogers, Heard It In a Past Life [📷: Capitol]

Maggie Rogers, Heard It in a Past Life | Album Review

Rising alternative musician Maggie Rogers delivers a captivating effort on her highly-anticipated debut album, ‘Heard It in a Past Life.’

By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 24, 2019 ago

Gnash, We {Photo Credits: :): / Atlantic]

Gnash, we | Album Review

Rising California alternative musician Gnash, best known for “I hate u, I love u,” releases a promising debut album with ‘we.’

By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 14, 2019 ago

6ix9ine, Dummy Boy [Photo Credit: Scumgang]

6ix9ine, DUMMY BOY | Album Review

Controversial New York rapper 6ix9ine delivers one of the very worst albums of 2018 with his inept, totally substance-less debut album, ‘DUMMY BOY.’

By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 4, 2019 ago

Behemoth, I Loved You At Your Darkest [📷: Metal Blade]

Behemoth, I Loved You at Your Darkest | Album Review

Hellishness and Satanism run rampant on the high-energy ‘I Loved You at Your Darkest,’ the 11th studio album by Polish death metal band Behemoth.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 3, 2019 ago

Bad Bunny, X 100PRE [📷: Rimas Entertainment]

Bad Bunny, X 100PRE | Album Review

Rising Puerto Rican Latin ‘trap-soul’ singer Bad Bunny shows plenty of potential on his enjoyable, highly-anticipated debut album, ‘X 100PRE.’

By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 1, 2019 ago

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