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    2022 album reviews

    100 gecs, 10,000 gecs [πŸ“·: Dog Show / Atlantic]
    Album πŸ’Ώ

    100 gecs, 10,000 gecs | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

    Adventurous alternative production duo 100 gecs returns with a brief but incredibly entertaining and potent sophomore album, 10,000 gecs.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsMarch 22, 2023 ago
    SZA, SOS [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA; PIRO via Pixabay]
    Album πŸ’Ώ

    SZA, SOS | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

    Despite a long wait, SZA makes a compelling comeback with her lengthy but high-quality sophomore album, SOS.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 10, 2023 ago
    Myylo, Ahh [πŸ“·: Myylo]
    Album πŸ’Ώ

    Myylo, Ahh | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

    With his EP era in the books, ascending, independent LGBTQ pop artist, Myylo drops an enjoyable, β€˜trim and fit’ debut album with Ahh.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 17, 2022 ago
    Joji, SMITHEREENS [πŸ“·: 88rising / Warner]
    Album πŸ’Ώ

    Joji, SMITHEREENS | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

    Joji continues to exhibit his transformation into a gifted, truly intriguing musician on his short but utterly sweet, nine-track album, SMITHEREENS. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsNovember 8, 2022 ago
    Arctic Monkeys, The Car [πŸ“·: Domino]
    Album πŸ’Ώ

    Arctic Monkeys, The Car | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

    Grammy-nominated alternative collective Arctic Monkeys keep it weird yet intriguing on their seventh studio album, The Car.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 25, 2022 ago
    Taylor Swift, Midnights [πŸ“·: Taylor Swift]
    Album πŸ’Ώ

    Taylor Swift, Midnights | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

    Grammy-winning musician extraordinaire Taylor Swift makes an epic return to pop on her tenth studio album, Midnights. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 24, 2022 ago
    Charlie Puth, Charlie [πŸ“·: Atlantic]
    Music

    Charlie Puth, Charlie | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

    Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter/producer Charlie Puth takes a step forward in his third studio album, Charlie.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsOctober 8, 2022 ago
    Joshua Bassett, Sad Songs In A Hotel Room [πŸ“·: Warner]
    Album πŸ’Ώ

    Joshua Bassett, Sad Songs In A Hotel Room | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

    In Sad Songs In A Hotel Room, Joshua Bassett opens up about pain, sadness, and trauma, transforming his personal issues into a sweet, relatable musical soundtrack.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 28, 2022 ago
    Hamid J, Cycle of a Relationship [πŸ“·: Hamid J]
    Album πŸ’Ώ

    Hamid J, Cycle of a Relationship | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

    Los Angeles-based, Iranian American, LGBTQ+ artist Hamid J shines on his 4-star, conceptual, debut album, Cycle of a Relationship.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 19, 2022 ago
    Ari Lennox, age/sex/location [πŸ“·: Dreamville / Roc Nation]
    Album πŸ’Ώ

    Ari Lennox, age/sex/location | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

    R&B singer Ari Lennox brings the heat to her fine sophomore album, age/sex/location.  It impresses well beyond the hit single, β€œPressure.”

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 15, 2022 ago
    Demi Lovato, HOLY FVCK [πŸ“·: Island]
    Album πŸ’Ώ

    Demi Lovato, HOLY FVCK | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

    Demi Lovato delivers one of the most surprising albums of 2022 with HOLY FVCK, arguably, the best album of their career.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsSeptember 5, 2022 ago
    Panic! At The Disco, Viva Las Vengeance [πŸ“·: Fueled By Ramen]
    Album πŸ’Ώ

    Panic! At the Disco, Viva Las Vengeance | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

    Panic! At The Disco, led by Brendon Urie, serves up surefire excellence from start to captivating finish on their seventh studio album, Viva Las Vengeance.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 25, 2022 ago

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