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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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    Andy Mineo and Wordsplayed Present Magic & Bird [📷: Reach]
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    Andy Mineo & Wordsplayed, Magic & Bird | Album Review

    Christian rappers Andy Mineo and Wordsplayed deliver an enjoyable, collaborative mixtape on ‘Magic & Bird.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 8, 2017 ago
    Arcade Fire, Everything Now [📷: Columbia]
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    Arcade Fire, Everything Now | Album Review 💿

    Arguably, Canadian alt-rock darlings Arcade Fire deliver their weakest album to date with ‘Everything Now.’ Regardless, it has still has its moments.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 31, 2017 ago
    Meek Mill, Wins and Losses © Atlantic
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    Meek Mill, Wins & Losses | Album Review 💿

    Energetic rapper Meek Mill returns with his third studio album, ‘Wins & Losses.’ More often than not, the ‘wins’ outweigh the ‘losses.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 31, 2017 ago
    Tyler, The Creator, Flower Boy [📷: Columbia]
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    Tyler, the Creator, Flower Boy | Album Review 💿

    Tyler, the Creator returns with his fourth studio album, ‘Flower Boy.’ Arguably, ‘Flower Boy’ is the rapper’s best work to date.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 26, 2017 ago
    Jake Miller, 2:00am in LA © Jake Miller Music
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    Jake Miller, 2:00am in LA | Album Review

    Pop heartthrob Jake Miller remains consistent on his latest project, ‘2:00am in LA.’ More folks should be listening to the 24-year old artist. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 24, 2017 ago
    Declan McKenna, What Do You Think About the Car? [Photo Credit: Columbia]
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    Declan McKenna, What Do You Think About the Car? | Album Review 💿

    Teen British singer/songwriter Declan McKenna impresses with meaningful, mature songwriting on debut LP, What Do You Think About the Car?

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 24, 2017 ago
    Coldplay, Kaleidoscope EP © Atlantic
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    Coldplay, Kaleidoscope EP | Album Review

    Coldplay returns with a five-song EP, Kaleidoscope.  Throughout its course, the British band switches between alternative rock and pop.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 21, 2017 ago
    Daley, The Spectrum [📷: BMG Rights Management]
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    Daley, The Spectrum | Album Review

    Talented, though underappreciated British R&B singer Daley returns with an excellent sophomore album with ‘The Spectrum.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 20, 2017 ago
    French Montana, Jungle Rules [📷: Epic]
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    French Montana, Jungle Rules | Album Review

    French Montana returns after a four-year hiatus with his sophomore album, ‘Jungle Rules.’ The MC and the album have their respective moments.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 17, 2017 ago
    HAIM, Something to Tell You © Columbia
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    HAIM, Something to Tell You | Album Review

    Cali sister trio HAIM returns with their highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘Something to Tell You.’ Overall, it ends up being a respectable effort.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 13, 2017 ago
    India.Arie, SongVersation: Medicine [📷 : BMG Rights Management]
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    India.Arie, SongVersation: Medicine | Album Review 💿

    R&B singer/songwriter India.Arie returns with EP SongVersation: Medicine, her first new solo project following a four-year hiatus.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 7, 2017 ago
    TLC © 852 Musiq
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    TLC, TLC | Album Review

    TLC returns with its fifth and final self-titled studio album. Left Eye is certainly missed, but T-Boz and Chilli assemble an enjoyable effort nonetheless.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 5, 2017 ago

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