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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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    Lord Huron, Vide Noir © Republic
    Album 💿

    Lord Huron, Vide Noir | Album Review

    Indie-rock collective Lord Huron, led by Ben Schneider, makes a compelling return on their conceptual, third studio album, ‘Vide Noir.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 27, 2018 ago
    Bishop Briggs, Church of Scars © Island
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    Bishop Briggs, Church of Scars | Album Review

    Rising British-American alternative singer Bishop Briggs delivers a ‘short but sweet’ debut album with ‘Church of Scars.’ She exhibits loads of potential. 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 26, 2018 ago
    George Ezra, Staying at Tamara's [📷: Columbia]
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    George Ezra, Staying at Tamara’s | Album Review

    British singer-songwriter George Ezra makes an impressive return on his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Staying at Tamara’s.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 28, 2018 ago
    Jack White, Boarding House Reach © Columbia
    Album 💿

    Jack White, Boarding House Reach | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-winning, alternative darling Jack White is wilder and more adventurous than ever on his highly-anticipated third solo album, ‘Boarding House Reach.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMarch 27, 2018 ago
    Marlon Williams, Make Way for Love [📷: Dead Oceans]
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    Marlon Williams, Make Way for Love | Album Review

    New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams delivers an intriguing, well-rounded sophomore album with ‘Make Way for Love.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 19, 2018 ago
    Franz Ferdinand, Always Ascending © Domino
    Album 💿

    Franz Ferdinand, Always Ascending | Album Review

    Following a five-year hiatus, alternative rock darlings Franz Ferdinand returns with their fifth studio album, ‘Always Ascending.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 16, 2018 ago
    Fall Out Boy, M A N I A [📷: Island]
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    Fall Out Boy, M A N I A | Album Review 💿

    Following a ‘botched’ promo campaign, pop-punk darlings Fall Out Boy saves face on its seventh studio album, M A N I A.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 22, 2018 ago
    BØRNS, Blue Madonna [📷: Interscope]
    Album 💿

    BØRNS, Blue Madonna | Album Review

    26-year old alternative artist Garrett Borns (BØRNS) delivers a fantastic sophomore album with Blue Madonna. The vocals, production, and songwriting are elite.  

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 16, 2018 ago
    Portugal. The Man, Woodstock [📷: Atlantic]
    Album 💿

    Portugal. The Man, Woodstock | Album Review

    Alternative band Portugal. The Man delivers a consistent, superb eighth studio album with ‘Woodstock.’ “Feel It Still” is the crowning achievement, but there’s much more to love.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 11, 2018 ago
    Safeguard, I'm a Stranger to Myself © Wilhelm
    Album 💿

    Safeguard, I’m A Stranger To Myself (EP) | Album Review

    Up-and-coming, five-piece, UK pop-punk collective Safeguard delivers on their second EP of 2017, ‘I’m a Stranger to Myself.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 1, 2017 ago
    Björk, Utopia [📷: One Little Independent]
    Album 💿

    Björk, Utopia | Album Review 💿

    Ever-intriguing, Icelandic singer-songwriter Björk returns with the exceptional UTOPIA, encompassing life, love & the gift of music.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 30, 2017 ago
    Walk the Moon, What if Nothing © RCA
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    Walk the Moon, What If Nothing | Album Review 💿

    Ohio alternative band Walk the Moon returns in top-notch form on their highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘What If Nothing.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 16, 2017 ago

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