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Lil Yachty, Teenage Emotions © Capitol / Motown

Lil Yachty, Teenage Emotions | Album Review

Idiosyncratic rapper Lil Yachty drops a wild debut album with Teenage Emotions. Ultimately, it’s a bizarre, messy effort, lacking depth.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 2, 2017 ago

Fable Cry, We'll Show You Where the Monsters Are © Zach Ferrin

Fable Cry, We’ll Show You Where the Monsters Are | Album Review

Nashville-based “scamp rock” band Fable Cry deliver a hella ambitious effort with ‘We’ll Show You Where the Monsters Are.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 12, 2016 ago

David Bowie in 'Blackstar' Music Video © Columbia

David Bowie: His Legacy Will Endure Forever

David Bowie (1947-2016) passed away two days after his 69th birthday and two days after his highly anticipated final studio album ‘Backstar’ was released.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 12, 2016 ago

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Grimes, Art Angels | Album Review

Alternative musician Grimes delivers a confusing, yet brilliant and ambitious effort with her 2015 album, Art Angels.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 4, 2016 ago

Nate Ruess, Grand Romantic © Fueled By Ramen

Nate Ruess, Grand Romantic | Album Review

‘Grand Romantic’ is a captivating affair, though not absent of flaws or without Fun. frontman Nate Ruess indulging too much.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsJune 23, 2015 ago

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