2023 album reviews | The Musical Hype - Part 4

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Adam Lambert, High Drama [📷: More is More, LLC / BMG Rights Management (US) LLC]

Adam Lambert, High Drama | Album Review

Grammy-nominated pop/rock artist Adam Lambert delivers an engaging fifth studio album with High Drama, which is comprised entirely of covers.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsMarch 1, 2023 ago

P!nk, TRUSTFALL [📷: RCA]

P!nk, TRUSTFALL | Album Review

Well into her career, the ultra-consistent, pop superstar, P!nk, impresses once more on her ninth studio album, TRUSTFALL.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 22, 2023 ago

Paramore, This Is Why [📷: Atlantic]

Paramore, This Is Why | Album Review

Grammy-winning band Paramore make a compelling return with their sixth studio album, This Is Why following a six-year hiatus.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 15, 2023 ago

Ava Max, Diamonds & Dancefloors [📷: Atlantic]

Ava Max, Diamonds & Dancefloors | Album Review

Pop artist Ava Max outdoes herself on her utterly consistent, dance-driven sophomore album, Diamonds & Dancefloors.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 1, 2023 ago

Sam Smith, Gloria [📷: Capitol]

Sam Smith, Gloria | Album Review

Decorated pop superstar Sam Smith delivers a brief but enjoyable, totally well-rounded fourth studio album with Gloria.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 30, 2023 ago

HARDY, the mockingbird & THE CROW [📷: Big Loud / Big Loud Rock]

HARDY, the mockingbird & THE CROW | Album Review

HARDY delivers an entertaining, often unapologetic country effort with his 2023 LP, the mockingbird & THE CROW.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 26, 2023 ago

Måneskin, RUSH! [📷: Epic]

Måneskin, RUSH! | Album Review

Unleashing their international debut LP, and third LP overall, Måneskin delivers an enjoyable, crowd-pleasing album with RUSH!.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 25, 2023 ago

Ice Spice, Like..? (EP) [📷: Dolo Entertainment, Inc. / UMG Recordings, Inc.]

Ice Spice, Like..? | Album Review

After earning traction with her single, “Munch (Feelin’ U),” Bronx rapper Ice Spice shows ample potential and upside on her brief, debut EP, Like..?.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 23, 2023 ago

Joesef, Permanent Damage [📷: Bold Cut / AWAL Recordings Ltd]

Joesef, Permanent Damage | Album Review

Queer Scottish, soul-pop musician Joesef delivers an authentic, emotional, and truly exceptional debut album with Permanent Damage.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsJanuary 17, 2023 ago

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