album reviews | The Musical Hype - Part 57

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Daft Punk, Random Access Memories [📷: Columbia]

Daft Punk, Random Access Memories | Album Review 💿

‘Random Access Memories,’ the thrilling new Daft Punk album, can be likened to your favorite team winning the national championship.

By brent80, 13 yearsMay 25, 2013 ago

Kid Cudi, Indicud [Photo Credit: Republic]

Kid Cudi, Indicud | Album Review

Although lengthy and overstuffed, Kid Cudi delivers plenty of intriguing moments throughout the course of his third studio album, ‘Indicud.’

By the musical hype, 13 yearsApril 15, 2013 ago

Conor Maynard, Contrast [Photo Credit: Parlophone]

Conor Maynard, Contrast | Album Review 💿

British pop artist Conor Maynard puts the Justin Bieber comparisons to rest on his enjoyable, suggestive debut album, ‘Contrast.’

By brent80, 13 yearsJanuary 10, 2013 ago

T.I., Trouble Man- Heavy is the Head © Atlantic

T.I., Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head | Album Review

After an underwhelming seventh studio album in ‘No Mercy,’ T.I. redeems himself on his eighth album, ‘Trouble Man: Heavy is the Head.’

By brent80, 13 yearsDecember 21, 2012 ago

Angie Stone, Rich Girl [📷: Sanguaro Road Rhythm]

Angie Stone, Rich Girl | Album Review

On Rich Girl, neo-soul veteran Angie Stone delivers a consistent, good album that never quite reaches the status of a great album.

By the musical hype, 13 yearsSeptember 26, 2012 ago

DMX, Undisputed © Seven Arts Music

DMX, Undisputed | Album Review

Once ubiquitous rapper DMX releases Undisputed, his first studio effort since 2006. He was once a force on the East coast rap scene.

By brent80, 13 yearsSeptember 15, 2012 ago

Slaughterhouse, Welcome to Our House © Shady

Slaughterhouse, Welcome To Our House | Album Review

On ‘Welcome to Our House,’ star-studded rap collective Slaughterhouse delivers an album that has its fair share of notable moments.

By brent80, 13 yearsSeptember 4, 2012 ago

Trey Songz, Chapter V [📷: Atlantic]

Trey Songz, Chapter V | Album Review

Trey Songz doesn’t tread too far from his past albums, but manages to make his fifth studio album, ‘Chapter V’ compelling.

By the musical hype, 13 yearsAugust 19, 2012 ago

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