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Eminem, Revival [📷: Interscope]

Eminem, Revival | Critics Weigh In

The critics have weighed in on Revival, the ninth studio album by legendary rapper Eminem. The results are a mixed-bag at best.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 16, 2018 ago

Miguel, War & Leisure [📷: RCA]

Miguel, War & Leisure | Critics Weigh In

What did critics think about ‘War & Leisure,’ the fourth studio album by urban contemporary artist Miguel? All in all, reviews were positive.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 14, 2017 ago

The Critics' Mixed Feelings

Critics Weigh In: Critics Had Mixed Feelings About These 2017 Albums

2017 saw numerous albums where critics had mixed feelings. These include albums courtesy of The Chainsmokers, Imagine Dragons, and Katy Perry.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 24, 2017 ago

Taylor Swift, Reputation © Big Machine

Critics Weigh In | Taylor Swift, ‘Reputation’

The reviews are in for ‘Reputation,’ the highly-anticipated, sixth studio album by Taylor Swift. What do those ‘professional’ critics think?

By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 22, 2017 ago

Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. © Interscope

Critics Weigh In: Kendrick Lamar, ‘DAMN.’

The critics’ reviews are in: Kendrick Lamar has made another ‘DAMN.’ good album, just as its title suggests.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 26, 2017 ago

The Chainsmokers, Memories...Do Not Open [📷: Columbia]

Critical Disapproval: The Chainsmokers, ‘Memories…Do Not Open’

The critical results are in. Critics highly disapprove of ‘Memories…Do Not Open’, the debut album courtesy of Grammy-winning duo, The Chainsmokers.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 17, 2017 ago

Charlie Puth, Nine Track Mind [📷: Artist Partner Group/Atlantic]

Critics Had Mixed Feelings On These 2016 Albums

Not every album is beloved by critics. In the case of the nine albums that grace this list, overall, critics were mixed or totally disliked them.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 24, 2016 ago

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