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    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
    Weezer, Pacific Daydream [📷: Atlantic]
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    Weezer, Pacific Daydream | Album Review 💿

    Weezer, led by the ever-hip Rivers Cuomo, returns with their 11th studio album, ‘Pacific Daydream.’ ‘Pacific Daydream’ marks their fourth album since 2010.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 31, 2017 ago
    St. Vincent, Masseduction [📷: Loma Vista]
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    St. Vincent, Masseduction | Album Review

    Grammy-winning, alt-pop darling St. Vincent returns with an intriguing, well-rounded album with ‘Masseduction.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 23, 2017 ago
    Beck, Colors © Capitol
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    Beck, Colors | Album Review

    Alternative hipster Beck returns with ‘Colors,’ an effort that ends up being the opposite of his previous album, ‘Morning Phase.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 17, 2017 ago
    The Killers, Wonderful Wonderful © Island
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    The Killers, Wonderful Wonderful | Album Review 💿

    The Killers make a “wonderful, wonderful” comeback after a five-year hiatus with its fifth studio album, WONDERFUL WONDERFUL.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 26, 2017 ago
    The Neighbourhood, Hard - EP © Columbia
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    The Neighbourhood, Hard (EP) | Album Review 💿

    The five-track Hard (EP) marks a positive step forward for California alternative band, The Neighbourhood, led by Jesse Rutherford.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 25, 2017 ago
    Fleet Foxes, Crack-Up [📷: Nonesuch]
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    Fleet Foxes, Crack-Up | Album Review 💿

    Indie rock band Fleet Foxes return with a demanding, yet rewarding comeback album, ‘Crack-Up,’ following a six-year hiatus.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 22, 2017 ago
    Washed Out, Paracosm © Sub Pop
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    Washed Out, Paracosm | Album Review 💿

    Although it’s always a beautiful effort, Paracosm, the 2013 sophomore album from Washed Out (Ernest Greene), is a wee bit too chill and mellow at times.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 27, 2017 ago
    Bon Iver, 22, A Million [📷: Jagjaguwar]
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    Bon Iver, 22, A Million | Album Review 💿

    Bon Iver, led by Justin Vernon, delivers an ambitious, compelling, and enigmatic third studio effort with 22, A Million.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsOctober 3, 2016 ago
    Declan McKenna, Liar © High Quality Popular Music
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    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, 9 yearsMay 23, 2016 ago
    Panic! At The Disco, Death Of A Bachelor [Photo Credit: Fueled By Ramen]
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    Panic! At the Disco, Death of a Bachelor | Album Review 💿

    Panic! At the Disco excel on their 5th studio LP, Death of a Bachelor, delivering a multitude of eccentric, entertaining & thrilling moments.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 18, 2016 ago
    borns-dopamine-interscope
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    BØRNS, Dopamine | Album Review 💿

    Regardless whether Michigan-bred, Cali-based BØRNS breaks through or doesn’t, his major label debut, ‘Dopamine’, is worth checking out.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsOctober 20, 2015 ago

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