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        • Album 💿Albums & EPs  💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’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 – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ 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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    Beyoncé, Homecoming: The Live Album - The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Columbia]
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    Beyoncé, Homecoming: The Live Album | Album Review 💿

    Beyoncé delivers a once-in-a-lifetime live album with ‘Homecoming: The Live Album,’ which captures performances from her stint headlining Coachella.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 23, 2019 ago
    Anderson .Paak, Ventura: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credits: Aftermath / 12 Tone Music]
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    Anderson .Paak, Ventura | Album Review 💿

    After wowing on his third LP, ‘Oxnard,’ Grammy-winning musician Anderson .Paak continues to ‘get his shine on’ on his fourth LP, ‘Ventura.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 18, 2019 ago
    Sara Bareilles, Amidst the Chaos - The Musical Hype LP Review [Photo Credit: Epic]
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    Sara Bareilles, Amidst the Chaos | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles shines on her 6th studio LP, Amidst the Chaos, which contrasts her earlier discography.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 15, 2019 ago
    Khalid, Free Spirit - The Musical Hype album review - [Photo Credit: RCA]
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    Khalid, Free Spirit | Album Review 💿

    While Khalid remains consistent on his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Free Spirit,’ at times, he could stand to exhibit more free-spiritedness.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 9, 2019 ago
    Logic, Supermarket - The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
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    Logic, Supermarket (Soundtrack) | Album Review 💿

    Logic shocks the world by releasing a pop/rock-infused LP, Supermarket, which serves as the soundtrack to his debut novel.  The results are suspect AF.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 8, 2019 ago
    Dennis Lloyd, Exident (EP) - The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Arista]
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    Dennis Lloyd, Exident (EP) | Album Review 💿

    Genre-crossing, multi-talented Israeli musician Dennis Lloyd shines on his brief, but potent debut EP, Exident, inspired by an intense breakup.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 8, 2019 ago
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    Marvin Gaye, You’re the Man | Album Review 💿

    Marvin Gaye takes the listener back to vintage soulful sounds of the 70s with his enjoyable, socially-conscious ‘lost’ album, YOU’RE THE MAN.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 5, 2019 ago
    Ben Platt, Sing to Me Instead - The Musical Hype Album Review [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
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    Ben Platt, Sing to Me Instead | Album Review

    Broadway actor, singer, and songwriter Ben Platt ‘shines bright as a beacon’ on his authentic, well-rounded debut album, ‘Sing to Me Instead.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 3, 2019 ago
    Rich the Kid, The World is Yours 2 - The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Interscope]
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    Rich The Kid, The World is Yours 2 | Album Review 💿

    Rich the Kid returns with his sophomore album, ‘World is Yours 2’ which is jam-packed with A-list guests, bangers, and very little substance.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 28, 2019 ago
    Wallows, Nothing Happens - The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
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    Wallows, Nothing Happens | Album Review 💿

    Rising alternative collective Wallows (Dylan Minnette, Cole Preston & Braeden Lemasters) deliver a compelling debut LP with ‘Nothing Happens.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 27, 2019 ago
    Greyson Chance, Portraits - The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credits: GCM, AWAL]
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    Greyson Chance, Portraits | Album Review 💿

    Eight years after releasing his debut full-length album, Greyson Chance returns, as an adult man, with his sophomore LP, ‘Portraits.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 26, 2019 ago
    Dean Lewis, A Place We Knew - The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Island]
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    Dean Lewis, A Place We Knew | Album Review 💿

    Australian singer/songwriter Dean Lewis shines on his highly-anticipated debut album, ‘A Place We Knew,’ which is dominated by love and heartbreak.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 25, 2019 ago

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