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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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    Jazmine Sullivan, Reality Show © RCA
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    Jazmine Sullivan, Reality Show | Album Review 💿

    Three albums in, Grammy-nominated R&B singer/songwriter Jazmine Sullivan shows that she is the model of consistency on Reality Show.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJanuary 14, 2015 ago
    Nicki Minaj, The Pinkprint © Motown/Universal
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    Nicki Minaj, The Pinkprint | Album Review 💿

    Although The Pinkprint is a scattered effort, rapper/singer/songwriter Nicki Minaj’s third studio album proves to be captivating.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsDecember 24, 2014 ago
    J. Cole, 2014 Forest Hills Drive [📷: Columbia]
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    Takeaways: J. Cole, ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’

    J. Cole surprised everyone by dropping his third album, ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ with short notice. Here are five takeaways after listening to the album.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsDecember 16, 2014 ago
    Stevie Nicks, 24 Karat Gold - Songs From The Vault © Reprise
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    Stevie Nicks, 24 Karat Gold – Songs from the Vault | Album Review

    Consistent and enjoyable throughout, Stevie Nicks reminds everyone why she’s such a revered musician on ’24 Karat Gold.’

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsOctober 21, 2014 ago
    Maroon 5, V © Interscope
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    Maroon 5, V | Album Review 💿

    Maroon 5 returns with its fifth studio album, ‘V’. Like previous album ‘Overexposed,’ Adam Levine and company focus on delivering slick, modern pop songs.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsSeptember 4, 2014 ago
    Chase Rice, Ignite the Night © Dack Janiels
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    Chase Rice, Ignite The Night | Album Review

    Country up-and-comer Chase Rice makes a major label splash with ‘Ignite The Night.’ Overall, ‘Ignite The Night’ is an imperfect, but enjoyable album.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsAugust 25, 2014 ago
    Neon Trees, Pop Psychology © Mercury
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    Neon Trees, Pop Psychology | Album Review 💿

    Alternative pop collective Neon Trees excel at ‘neo-, New Wave’ on their third album, Pop Psychology.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsApril 30, 2014 ago
    Celine Dion, Loved Me Back to Life [Photo Credit: Sony]
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    Celine Dion, Loved Me Back To Life | Album Review 💿

    Canadian pop powerhouse Celine Dion shows that she’s ‘still got it’ on Loved Me Back to Life, her first new studio album since 2007.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsNovember 13, 2013 ago
    emblem-3-nothing-to-lose-columbia
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    Emblem3, Nothing To Lose | Album Review

    Review: Pop trio Emblem3 may truly have ‘Nothing to Lose’ but do they ‘gain enough’ to become commercially successful on their debut album?

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJuly 30, 2013 ago
    Robin Thicke, Blurred Lines © Interscope
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    Robin Thicke, Blurred Lines | Album Review 💿

    R&B/Blue-eye soul standout Robin Thicke Delivers an enjoyable set of pop-soul cuts on ‘Blurred Lines,’ which is no “one trick pony.”

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJuly 29, 2013 ago
    Black Sabbath, 13 © Republic
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    Black Sabbath, 13 | Album Review

    ’13,’ the comeback album by iconic metal band Black Sabbath, stands extremely tall.  It’s pessimistic, atheistic, and Mephistophelean. Rock on.

    By brent80, 12 yearsJune 17, 2013 ago
    Mac Miller, Watching Movies With the Sound Off © Rostrum
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    Mac Miller, Watching Movies With the Sound Off | Album Review 💿

    On his sophomore album ‘Watching Movies With the Sound Off,’ Mac Miller showcases more maturity compared to his debut album – album cover art aside.

    By brent80, 12 yearsJune 14, 2013 ago

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