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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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    Black Veil Brides, Vale © Republic
    Album 💿

    Black Veil Brides, Vale | Album Review

    Following a three-year-plus hiatus, L.A. based rock band Black Vale Brides return with fists pumped to the sky on their fifth-studio album, ‘Vale.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 17, 2018 ago
    Anderson East, Encore © Elektra
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    Anderson East, Encore | Album

    Gifted Alabama-bred singer-songwriter Anderson East kills it on his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Encore.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 12, 2018 ago
    cupcakKe, Ephorize [📷: cupcakKe]
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    cupcakKe, Ephorize | Album Review

    Still explicit, raunchy, and unapologetic to the nth degree, “Deep Throat” famous rapper cupcakKe drops her latest album chocked-full of filth, ‘Ephorize.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 11, 2018 ago
    Portugal. The Man, Woodstock [📷: Atlantic]
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    Portugal. The Man, Woodstock | Album Review

    Alternative band Portugal. The Man delivers a consistent, superb eighth studio album with ‘Woodstock.’ “Feel It Still” is the crowning achievement, but there’s much more to love.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 11, 2018 ago
    Dua Lipa, Dua Lipa © Warner Bros.
    Album 💿

    Dua Lipa, Dua Lipa | Album Review

    Under appreciated for much of 2017, English-Albanian pop star Dua Lipa drops a stellar, self-titled, debut album comprised of much more than smash single “New Rules.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 10, 2018 ago
    HRVY, Talk to Ya (EP) © Virgin
    Album 💿

    HRVY, Talk to Ya (EP) | Album Review

    Teenage British pop musician HRVY showcases incredible potential on his second EP, ‘Talk to Ya.’ His best moments arrive at the top of the effort with the title track and “Personal.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 3, 2018 ago
    Jeezy, Pressure © Def Jam
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    Jeezy, Pressure | Album Review 💿

    On his eighth studio album ‘Pressure,’ Jeezy keeps rolling out banger after banger. More than a decade into his career, he’s still a ‘G.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 27, 2017 ago
    N.E.R.D, No One Ever Really Dies [📷: Columbia]
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    N.E.R.D, No One Ever Really Dies | Album Review

    Following a seven-year hiatus, N.E.R.D returns full-throttle on fifth studio album, ‘No One Ever Really Dies.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 25, 2017 ago
    G-Eazy, The Beautiful & Damned [Photo Credit: RCA]
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    G-Eazy, The Beautiful & Damned | Album Review 💿

    28-year old, Bay Area Rapper G-Eazy shows more range on his highly-anticipated third album, double album ‘The Beautiful & Damned.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 20, 2017 ago
    Miguel, War & Leisure [📷: RCA]
    Columns

    Miguel, War & Leisure | Critics Weigh In

    What did critics think about ‘War & Leisure,’ the fourth studio album by urban contemporary artist Miguel? All in all, reviews were positive.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 14, 2017 ago
    Juicy J, Rubba Band Business © Columbia
    Album 💿

    Juicy J, Rubba Band Business | Album Review

    Memphis rap veteran Juicy J returns turned-up after a four-year hiatus. ‘Rubba Band Business’ is chocked-full of bangers.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 14, 2017 ago
    Big Sean & Metro Boomin, Double or Nothing [📷: Def Jam / Republic]
    Album 💿

    Big Sean & Metro Boomin, Double or Nothing | Album Review

    Rapper Big Sean and sought-after producer Metro Boomin make magic together on their collaborative album, ‘Double or Nothing.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 14, 2017 ago

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