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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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    The War on Drugs, A Deeper Understanding © Atlantic
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    The War on Drugs, A Deeper Understanding | Album Review 💿

    Alternative rock darlings The War on Drugs return with their highly-anticipated 4th studio album, ‘A Deeper Understanding.’ Overall, it’s respectable.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 6, 2017 ago
    Lil Uzi Vert, Luv is Rage 2 © Atlantic
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    Lil Uzi Vert, Luv is Rage 2 | Album Review

    Lil Uzi Vert showcases his idiosyncrasies and potential on his proper debut album, ‘Luv is Rage 2.’ Unfortunately, the LP falls short of the glory.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 1, 2017 ago
    Queens of the Stone Age, Villains © Matador
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    Queens of the Stone Age, Villains | Album Review

    Queens of the Stone Age returns strong with the utmost consistency on their compelling, hard rocking new album, ‘Villains.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 31, 2017 ago
    Action Bronson, Blue Chips 7000 © Atlantic
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    Action Bronson, Blue Chips 7000 | Album Review

    Action Bronson returns with his major-label sophomore album, ‘Blue Chips 7000.’ The rapper’s flow and knack for storytelling remains intact.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 30, 2017 ago
    Fifth Harmony, Fifth Harmony © Epic
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    Fifth Harmony, Fifth Harmony | Album Review

    ‘Fifth Harmony,’ the self-titled third album from Fifth Harmony is a slim, enjoyable effort, but not game changing or incredibly memorable.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 30, 2017 ago
    Daniel Caesar, Freudian [📷: Golden Child Recordings]
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    Daniel Caesar, Freudian | Album Review 💿

    Canadian R&B newcomer Daniel Caesar shows incredible potential on his debut album, ‘Freudian,’ which fuses love and spirituality.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 29, 2017 ago
    Dave East, Paranoia: A True Story © Def Jam
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    Dave East, Paranoia: A True Story | Album Review

    On his solid major label debut, ‘Paranoia: A True Story,’ Dave East shows he is a rapper to watch without question.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 23, 2017 ago
    A$AP Ferg, Still Striving [📷: RCA]
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    A$AP Ferg, Still Striving | Album Review

    East coast rapper A$AP Ferg comes back strong with his third studio album, ‘Still Striving.’ One word: bangers.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 22, 2017 ago
    Lil Peep, Come Over When You're Sober Pt. 1 [📷: Lil Peep]
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    Lil Peep, Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 1 | Album Review

    Rapper-singer Lil Peep is in his own, dark, twisted world on his seven-song project, ‘Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 1.’  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 17, 2017 ago
    Kesha, Rainbow © Kemosabe
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    Kesha, Rainbow | Album Review 💿

    After a five-year hiatus, pop superstar Kesha returns better than ever on her third studio album, ‘Rainbow.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 15, 2017 ago
    Rex Orange County, Apricot Princess © Rex Orange County
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    Rex Orange County, Apricot Princess | Album Review 💿

    Brit teen singer/songwriter Rex Orange County (Alex O’Connor) showcases musicianship that is transcendent of age on the brilliant ‘Apricot Princess.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 10, 2017 ago
    21 Savage, Issa Album [📷: Epic]
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    21 Savage, Issa Album | Album Review 💿

    Up-and-coming southern rapper 21 Savage has his moments on his debut Issa Album, but also has plenty of room for improvement.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 9, 2017 ago

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