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    2022 album reviews

    Benson Boone, Walk Me Home [📷: Night Street / Warner]
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    Benson Boone, Walk Me Home… | Album Review 💿

    Emerging pop singer/songwriter Benson Boone shows plenty of potential on his enjoyable, debut EP, Walk Me Home…

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 9, 2022 ago
    Beyoncé, RENAISSANCE [📷: Parkwood Entertainment LLC / Columbia]
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    Beyoncé, RENAISSANCE | Album Review 💿

    After an agonizing six-year hiatus, Beyoncé returns in a big and bold way with her highly anticipated seventh studio album, RENAISSANCE.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsAugust 8, 2022 ago
    rei brown, Xeno [📷: Jimaku Super]
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    rei brown, Xeno | Album Review 💿

    Japanese, queer, alt-pop artist rei brown impresses on his debut album, Xeno, showcasing ample potential and innovative spirit. 

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 29, 2022 ago
    Shivum Sharma, In Transit (EP) [📷: Shivum Sharma]
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    Shivum Sharma, In Transit (EP) | Album Review 💿

    Southeast London singer, songwriter, producer, and DJ Shivum Sharma makes our ears perk up on his incredibly sweet, four-song project, In Transit (EP).

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 28, 2022 ago
    Steve Lacy, Gemini Rights [📷: L-M / RCA]
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    Steve Lacy, Gemini Rights | Album Review 💿

    Steve Lacy delivers one of the very best albums of 2022 with his relatively short but potent sophomore album, Gemini Rights.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 21, 2022 ago
    Lizzo, Special [📷: Nice Life / Atlantic]
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    Lizzo, Special | Album Review 💿

    Oft-criticized, bigger-than-life, Grammy-winning pop star Lizzo delivers a consistent, sickening sophomore album with Special.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJuly 18, 2022 ago
    Sabi Pitt
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    Sabi Pitt, Keep On | Album Review 💿

    Sabi Pitt channels a fresh new wave of enthusiasm on his album, ‘Keep On’. It is a cacophony of styles that come together to create a united front.

    By George James, 4 yearsJuly 8, 2022 ago
    Conan Gray, Superache [📷 : Republic]
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    Conan Gray, Superache | Album Review 💿

    Conan Gray continues to expand and improve his artistry and craft, shining on his stellar sophomore album, Superache.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJuly 4, 2022 ago
    Sub Urban, HIVE [📷 : Warner]
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    Sub Urban, HIVE | Album Review 💿

    Sub Urban (Daniel Virgil Maisonneuve) does a fine job introducing himself to the world on his short but potent debut album, HIVE.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 25, 2022 ago
    Prior The End, Cutting My Roots [📷: Timezone]
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    Prior The End, Cutting My Roots | Album Review 💿

    George James, guest contributor: German alt-rockers, Prior The End, rock up to the top table with their new album, ‘Cutting My Roots’.

    By George James, 4 yearsJune 21, 2022 ago
    Isaac Dunbar, Banish The Banshee [📷: RCA]
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    Isaac Dunbar, Banish the Banshee | Album Review 💿

    19-year-old pop wunderkind Isaac Dunbar brings the heat on his fourth EP, Banish the Banshee. 

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 2, 2022 ago
    Tate McRae, i used to think i could fly [📷: RCA]
    Music

    Tate McRae, I used to think I could fly | Album Review 💿

    Canadian Gen-Z pop singer/songwriter Tate McRae shows promise on her debut album, I used to think I could fly.

    By the musical hype, 4 yearsJune 2, 2022 ago

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