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        • Album ๐Ÿ’ฟAlbums & EPs  ๐Ÿ’ฟ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
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    Ervin Munir
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    Ervin Munir, Pure And Simple | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    George James: Norfolk singer-songwriter Ervin Munir returns with his second studio album, Pure and Simple.

    By George James, 3 monthsMarch 25, 2025 ago
    Aka Kelzz, Odyssey [๐Ÿ“ท: AKA KELZZ]
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    AKA KELZZ, Odyssey | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    George James: โ€œOdysseyโ€ by AKA KELZZ is a celebration of emotional freedom & self-discovery. The Berlin-based singer takes us on a trip through vulnerability, resiliency, and delightโ€ฆ

    By George James, 6 monthsDecember 5, 2024 ago
    North Ship, It Looked Like Rain [๐Ÿ“ท: adrian purser]
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    North Ship, It Looked Like Rain | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    George James: North Ship, a musical pairing from Copenhagen, stuns us with their new album, It Looked Like Rain.

    By George James, 11 monthsJuly 26, 2024 ago
    ETHAN, DIVINE INTERVENTION (EP) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; ETHAN; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Krรณlestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    ETHAN, Divine Intervention (EP) | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Sydney-based, New Zealand pop singer, songwriter, and producer ETHAN excels on his sexy, six-song EP, DIVINE INTERVENTION.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 18, 2024 ago
    Ariana Grande, eternal sunshine [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Republic; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Krรณlestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Ariana Grande, eternal sunshine | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Following nearly a four-year-hiatus, pop superstar Ariana Grande returns with her stupendous, seventh studio album, eternal sunshine.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearMarch 18, 2024 ago
    Kingdumb, Eternally Never [๐Ÿ“ท: Kingdumb]
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    Kingdumb, Eternally Never | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Kingdumb, the versatile producer hailing from Swindon, delivers a captivating ride with his latest mixtape, Eternally Never.

    By George James, 1 yearMarch 15, 2024 ago
    Ricky Dillard, Choirmaster II [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Capitol CMG, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Krรณlestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Ricky Dillard, Choirmaster II | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Grammy-nominated gospel singer, songwriter, and choirmaster Ricky Dillard delivers another fantastic live gospel album with Choirmaster II.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearJanuary 29, 2024 ago
    Joaicon, emotional fuqboi (EP) [๐Ÿ“ท: IconzRecordz]
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    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, 2 yearsDecember 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]
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    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
    Kirk Franklin, Fatherโ€™s Day [๐Ÿ“ท: Fo Yo Soul Recordings / RCA]
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    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

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