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    2022 album reviews

    Rex Orange County, Who Cares? [๐Ÿ“ท: Rex Orange County / Sony Music Entertainment]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Rex Orange County, Who Cares? | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Following his 2019 major-label debut, Rex Orange County ups the ante on his third LP and fourth project overall, Who Cares.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMarch 24, 2022 ago
    Ghost, IMPERA [๐Ÿ“ท: Loma Vista]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Ghost, IMPERA | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Grammy-winning Swedish metal collective Ghost delivers another intriguing project with their fifth studio album, IMPERA.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMarch 18, 2022 ago
    Avril Lavigne, Love Sux [๐Ÿ“ท: DTA / Elektra]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Avril Lavigne, Love Sux | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Overall, Canadian standout Avril Lavigne delivers a respectable return to form with her seventh studio album, Love Sux.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsMarch 10, 2022 ago
    Mary J. Blige, Good Morning Gorgeous [๐Ÿ“ท: Mary Jane Productions Inc. / 300 Entertainment]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Mary J. Blige, Good Morning Gorgeous | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Mary J. Blige, The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, retains her crown on her first album in five years, the consistent, enjoyable Good Morning Gorgeous.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 17, 2022 ago
    Kim Petras, Slut Pop (EP) [๐Ÿ“ท: Amigo / Republic]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Kim Petras, Slut Pop | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Slut Pop isnโ€™t a deep or profound EP from Kim Petras, but thereโ€™s no shortage of naughty, sexed-up fun.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 15, 2022 ago
    Teddy Swims, Tough Love [๐Ÿ“ท: SWIMS Int. / Warner]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Teddy Swims, Tough Love (EP) | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    On his 18-minute EP, Tough Love, pop singer/songwriter Teddy Swims exhibits ample potential, captivating us with his impressive instrument.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 4, 2022 ago
    Asbjรธrn, Boyology [๐Ÿ“ท: Embassy of Music]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Asbjรธrn, Boyology | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    On his third studio album, Boyology, Asbjรธrn delivers an enthralling album that is authentic, honest, and incredibly entertaining.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 3, 2022 ago
    Years & Years, Night Call [๐Ÿ“ท: Polydor]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Years & Years, Night Call | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Years & Years โ€“ now comprised of only Olly Alexander โ€“ brings the heat in 2022 with a terrific third album, Night Call.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsFebruary 1, 2022 ago
    Eric Nam, There and Back Again [๐Ÿ“ท: The Eric Nam Company]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Eric Nam, There and Back Again | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Eric Nam may never break a sweat on There and Back Again, but the temperature certainly rises nonetheless on this brief, pleasant LP.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJanuary 31, 2022 ago
    The Weeknd, Dawn FM [๐Ÿ“ท: Republic]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    The Weeknd, Dawn FM | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Canadian R&B superstar The Weeknd delivers another masterpiece with his fifth studio album, Dawn FM.

    By the musical hype, 3 yearsJanuary 11, 2022 ago

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