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    Muse, Simulation Theory [Photo Credit: Warner]
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    Muse, Simulation Theory | Album Review

    Grammy-winning alternative rock band Muse delivers their best work in years on their eighth studio album, ‘Simulation Theory.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 12, 2018 ago
    Twenty One Pilots, Trench [📷 : Fueled by Ramen]
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    Twenty One Pilots, Trench | Album Review 💿

    Following a three-year hiatus, Grammy-winning alternative duo Twenty One Pilots make a strong comeback on their fifth studio album, ‘Trench.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 9, 2018 ago
    Rotten Mind, Fading into Oblivion [Photo Credit: Lovely]
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    Rotten Mind, Fading into Oblivion | Album Review

    Rising Swedish post-punk band Rotten Mind serves up a heaping helping anger, angst, and darkness on their third studio album, ‘Fading into Oblivion.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 18, 2018 ago
    Hozier, Nina Cried Power (EP) [📷: Rubyworks / Columbia]
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    Hozier, Nina Cried Power (EP) | Album Review

    Four years after his breakthrough debut album, Irish singer/songwriter Hozier returns with a strong four-song EP, ‘Nina Cried Power.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 13, 2018 ago
    Race to Neptune, Abandon Fashion (EP) [Photo Credit: Race to Neptune]
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    Race to Neptune, Abandon Fashion (EP) | Album Review

    Fort Collins, CO indie rock band Race to Neptune impresses on their adventurous, distorted, and at times, retro-sounding EP, ‘Abandon Fashion.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 27, 2018 ago
    Yungblud, 21st Century Liability [📷: Geffen]
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    YUNGBLUD, 21st Century Liability | Album Review

    British alternative newcomer YUNGBLUD infuses “fresh blood” into the music game with his thrilling, eclectic debut album, ‘21st Century Liability.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 11, 2018 ago
    Gorillaz, The Now Now [📷: Parlophone / Warner]
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    Gorillaz, The Now Now | Album Review

    Although more accessible than ‘Humanz’ to some extent, Damon Albarn and Gorillaz still require the audience to be ambitious listeners on ‘The Now Now.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 6, 2018 ago
    Florence + The Machine, High as Hope [📷: Virgin]
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    Florence + The Machine, High as Hope | Album Review

    Alternative darlings Florence + The Machine delivers an enjoyable, impressive, and well-rounded fourth studio album with ‘High as Hope.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 4, 2018 ago
    Panic! At the Disco, Pray for the Wicked [📷:: Fueled by Ramen]
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    Panic! At the Disco, Pray for the Wicked | Album Review 💿

    Panic! At the Disco returns with its highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Pray for the Wicked.’ Imperfect, it still musters up some great moments.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 25, 2018 ago
    Lykke Li, so sad so sexy [Photo Credit: RCA]
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    Lykke Li, so sad so sexy | Album Review

    Swedish alternative pop standout Lykke Li returns following a four-year hiatus with a short-but-sweet fourth studio album, ‘so sad so sexy.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 13, 2018 ago
    Father John Misty, God's Favorite Customer [📷: Sub Pop]
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    Father John Misty, God’s Favorite Customer | Album Review 💿

    After wowing on ‘Pure Comedy’ in 2017, Father John Misty exceeds expectations on his more accessible 2018 LP, ‘God’s Favorite Customer.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 6, 2018 ago
    Ezra Furman, Transangelic Exodus [📷: Bella Union]
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    Ezra Furman, Transangelic Exodus | Album Review

    Gender-fluid rock musician Ezra Furman delivers one of the best albums that only a few people have heard with his self-described, ‘Queer Outlaw Saga,’ ‘Transangelic Exodus.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 1, 2018 ago

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