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    Blake Shelton, Texoma Shore [📷: Warner]
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    Blake Shelton, Texoma Shore | Album Review

    Blake Shelton returns with a consistent, enjoyable studio album with ‘Texoma Shore.’ His voice and personality shines through.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 9, 2017 ago
    Grace VanderWaal, Just the Beginning © Columbia
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    Grace VanderWaal, Just the Beginning | Album Review

    13-year old singer-songwriter Grace VanderWaal delivers a fine debut LP with ‘Just the Beginning.’ The America’s Got Talent winner showcases her artistry.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 8, 2017 ago
    Syleena Johnson, Rebirth of Soul © Shanachie
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    Syleena Johnson, Rebirth of Soul | Album Review

    R&B veteran Syleena Johnson returns more soulful than ever on her latest studio album, ‘Rebirth of Soul.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 8, 2017 ago
    21 Savage, Offset & Metro Boomin, Without Warning © Epic / Capitol / Motown / Republic
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    21 Savage, Offset & Metro Boomin, Without Warning | Album Review

    Rappers 21 Savage and Offset, with Metro Boomin behind the boards, collaborate on a hot, surprise mixtape, ‘Without Warning.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 7, 2017 ago
    Maroon 5, Red Pill Blues [📷: Interscope]
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    Maroon 5, Red Pill Blues | Album Review 💿

    Maroon 5 fully embrace the modern pop script on ‘Red Pill Blues.’ Despite a so-so promo campaign, the album ends is ‘better than expected.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 7, 2017 ago
    Sam Smith, The Thrill of It All [📷 : Capitol]
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    Sam Smith, The Thrill of it All | Album Review 💿

    Breakout British pop-soul artist Sam Smith makes a solid comeback with his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘The Thrill of it All.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 6, 2017 ago
    Ty Dolla $ign, Beach House 3 © Atlantic
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    Ty Dolla $ign, Beach House 3 | Album Review

    Ty Dolla $ign returns with his sophomore album, ‘Beach House 3,’ which ends up being better than expected.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 1, 2017 ago
    Chris Brown, Heartbreak on a Full Moon [📷: RCA]
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    Chris Brown, Heartbreak on a Full Moon | Album Review

    Chris Brown has some moments on ‘Heartbreak on a Full Moon.’ The problem is, you have to sort through an exhaustive, overstuffed album to find them.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 1, 2017 ago
    Weezer, Pacific Daydream [📷: Atlantic]
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    Weezer, Pacific Daydream | Album Review 💿

    Weezer, led by the ever-hip Rivers Cuomo, returns with their 11th studio album, ‘Pacific Daydream.’ ‘Pacific Daydream’ marks their fourth album since 2010.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 31, 2017 ago
    Kelly Clarkson, Meaning of Life [📷: Atlantic]
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    Kelly Clarkson, Meaning of Life | Album Review

    Veteran pop musician Kelly Clarkson continues to ‘moves us’ on her sixth studio album (seventh overall), ‘Meaning of Life.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 30, 2017 ago
    Future & Young Thug, Super Slimey © Epic / Atlantic
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    Future & Young Thug, Super Slimey | Album Review

    Atlanta rappers Future and Young Thug join forces for a surprise mixtape, ‘Super Slimey.’ Though it’s not groundbreaking, there are worthwhile bangers.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 26, 2017 ago
    Chris Young, Losing Sleep © RCA
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    Chris Young, Losing Sleep | Album Review

    Among country music’s most consistent artists, Chris Young continues to make well-rounded, quality music on his sixth studio album, ‘Losing Sleep.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 25, 2017 ago

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