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    2023 album reviews

    Joaicon, emotional fuqboi (EP) [๐Ÿ“ท: IconzRecordz]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Joaicon, emotional fuqboi | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Dominican pop artist Joaicon shines on his brief but compelling debut EP, memorably titled, emotional fuqboi.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearDecember 5, 2023 ago
    Jung Kook, Golden [๐Ÿ“ท: BIGHIT MUSIC]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Jung Kook, GOLDEN | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

      While GOLDEN, the brief debut album by K-Pop standout Jung Kook lacks innovation, it is an enjoyable pop LP, all in all.    โ€œ3Dโ€  โ€œI canโ€™t touch you through the phone / Or kiss you through the universe / In another time zone.โ€ Jung Kook kicks off GOLDEN with a Read moreโ€ฆ

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsNovember 7, 2023 ago
    Troye Sivan, Something To Give Each Other [๐Ÿ“ท: EMI Recorded Music Australia Production]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Troye Sivan, Something To Give Each Other | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    After a five-year-hiatus between studio albums, Troye Sivan makes a marvelous return with his brief but potent third album, Something To Give Each Other.  Fans had to wait an excruciating five years between the release of his 2018 sophomore album, ๐Ÿ’ฟ Bloom, and his third LP, ๐Ÿ’ฟ Something To Give Read moreโ€ฆ

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsOctober 23, 2023 ago
    Sufjan Stevens, Javelin [๐Ÿ“ท: Asthmatic Kitty]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Sufjan Stevens, Javelin | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Gifted singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens delivers one of the best projects of his career with his 10th studio album Javelin, dedicated to his late partner.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsOctober 21, 2023 ago
    Thomas Cole, Late To Bloom [๐Ÿ“ท: Thomas Cole Music]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Thomas Cole, Late To Bloom | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Late To Bloom, the debut LP by Thomas Cole, is a high-octane energy booster, poised to etch its dance-pop anthemic charm into the annals of music history.

    By George James, 2 yearsOctober 20, 2023 ago
    Kirk Franklin, Fatherโ€™s Day [๐Ÿ“ท: Fo Yo Soul Recordings / RCA]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Kirk Franklin, Fatherโ€™s Day | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Ever consistent, Grammy-winning gospel musician Kirk Franklin delivers another anointed, contemporary gospel LP with Fatherโ€™s Day.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsOctober 15, 2023 ago
    Mike Taveira, Bloom All Night (EP) [๐Ÿ“ท: Mike Taveira]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Mike Taveira, Bloom All Night | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    The handsome and talented pop musician Mike Taveira delivers four fabulous songs on his 2023 EP, Bloom All Night.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsOctober 10, 2023 ago
    Omar Apollo, Live For Me (EP) [๐Ÿ“ท: Omar Apollo / Warner]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Omar Apollo, Live For Me | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Omar Apollo continues to grow and exhibit superb musicianship on his 16-minute, four-track EP, Live For Me.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsOctober 9, 2023 ago
    Doja Cat, Scarlet [๐Ÿ“ท: Kemosabe / RCA]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Doja Cat, Scarlet | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    After dipping her toes into pop on Planet Her, Doja Cat embraces rap on her enjoyable, if imperfect, fourth studio album, Scarlet.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 27, 2023 ago
    Tyler Childers, Rustinโ€™ In The Rain [๐Ÿ“ท: Hickman Holler / RCA]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Tyler Childers, Rustinโ€™ In The Rain | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    On his brief 2023 album, Rustlinโ€™ In The Rain, Grammy-nominated country musician Tyler Childers delivers a tour de force, never missing the mark.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 22, 2023 ago
    Olivia Rodrigo, GUTS [๐Ÿ“ท: Olivia Rodrigo / Geffen]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Olivia Rodrigo, GUTS | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    With big shoes to fill following the success of her debut album, Sour, Grammy-winner Olivia Rodrigo delivers a marvelous sophomore LP filled with GUTS.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 21, 2023 ago
    Victoria Monรฉt, JAGUAR II [๐Ÿ“ท: Lovett Music, Inc. / RCA]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Victoria Monรฉt, JAGUAR II | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    All an all, R&B singer/songwriter Victoria Monรฉt brings the heat on her 2023 debut studio album, ๐Ÿ’ฟ JAGUAR II, which follows her 2020 EP, JAGUAR.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsSeptember 7, 2023 ago

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