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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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    Declan McKenna, Liar © High Quality Popular Music
    Album 💿

    Declan McKenna, Liar – EP | Album Review

    17-year old British musician Declan McKenna proves to be an incredibly gifted singer/songwriter on his mature, debut EP, LIAR.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 23, 2016 ago
    Kygo, Cloud Nine © RCA
    Album 💿

    Kygo, Cloud Nine | Album Review 💿

    Kygo delivers a well-rounded album with Cloud Nine. It’s imperfect but possesses more than enough for the listener to be satisfied.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 20, 2016 ago
    Greyson Chance, Somewhere Over My Head [📷: Greyson Chance Music]
    Album 💿

    Greyson Chance, Somewhere Over My Head | Album Review 💿

    Greyson Chance embraces the bag of pop tricks on, ‘Somewhere Over My Head,’ including slick production, infusing urban cues, and profanity.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 19, 2016 ago
    Andy Black, The Shadow Side © Republic
    Music

    Album Battles: Mike Posner Vs Andy Black?

    Let’s pit two unlike artists against one another – Mike Posner and Andy Black . So the burning question is WHY? Just because!

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 10, 2016 ago
    Joey + Rory, Hymns © Farmhouse Recordings
    Album 💿

    Joey + Rory, Hymns | Album Review 💿

    ‘Hyms That Are Important To Us,’ the final studio album by Joey + Rory, is a well-rounded, enjoyable, country-gospel effort.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 25, 2016 ago
    Christon Gray, The Glory Album © RCA
    Album 💿

    Christon Gray, The Glory Album | Album Review 💿

    On his latest album, The Glory Album, Christon Gray shows he has plenty to offer both secular and religious music fans.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 21, 2016 ago
    David Bowie, Blackstar [Photo Credit: Columbia]
    Album 💿

    David Bowie, Blackstar | Album Review 💿

    On his final studio album, Blackstar, David Bowie delivers a superb, supremely creative effort that never misses the mark.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 22, 2016 ago
    Justin Bieber, Purpose © Def Jam
    Album 💿

    Justin Bieber, Purpose | Album Review

    Justin Bieber returns with a respectable, comeback album, ‘Purpose.’ While it isn’t a homerun, it’s good enough to restore him to pop glory.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 16, 2015 ago
    Travis Scott, Rodeo [Photo Credit: Epic]
    Album 💿

    Travis Scott, Rodeo | Album Review

    Houston, Texas newcomer Travis Scott showcases potential, but not quite a home run on his debut album, Rodeo. 

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsSeptember 7, 2015 ago
    A$AP Rocky, AT.LONG.LAST.A$AP © RCA
    Album 💿

    A$AP Rocky, At. Long. Last. A$AP’ | Album Review

    A$AP Rocky returns with his highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘At. Long. Last. A$AP.’ On ‘A.L.L.A.’, A$AP Rocky aims for bigger things.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsMay 29, 2015 ago
    jamie-foxx-hollywood-a-story-of-a-dozen-roses © rca
    Album 💿

    Jamie Foxx, Hollywood: Story of a Dozen Roses | Album Review

    ‘Hollywood: Story Of A Dozen Roses,’ the fifth album by Jamie Foxx, is his weakest since breakout sophomore album, ‘Unpredictable.’ 

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsMay 27, 2015 ago
    Drake, If You're Reading This You're Too Late © Cash Money
    Album 💿

    Drake Is In the Zone on ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’

    Drake shocks the world by releasing an unexpected mixtape, ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’. Mixtape or not, Drake is clearly “in the zone.”

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsFebruary 18, 2015 ago

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