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        • Album ๐Ÿ’ฟAlbums & EPs  ๐Ÿ’ฟ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™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 โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ 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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    Alessia Cara, This Summer (EP): The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
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    Alessia Cara, This Summer (EP) | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Grammy-winning pop/R&B singer/songwriter Alessia Cara shines once more on her brief, but scintillating six-song EP, โ€˜This Summer.โ€™

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 16, 2019 ago
    Melanie Martinez, K-12: The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
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    Melanie Martinez, K-12 | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    After a four-year hiatus, The Voice alum Melanie Martinez returns with her sophomore album, โ€˜K-12โ€™, a thoughtful, well-rounded, conceptual affair. 

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsSeptember 10, 2019 ago
    Ben Platt, Sing to Me Instead - The Musical Hype Album Review [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
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    Ben Platt, Sing to Me Instead | Album Review

    Broadway actor, singer, and songwriter Ben Platt โ€˜shines bright as a beaconโ€™ on his authentic, well-rounded debut album, โ€˜Sing to Me Instead.โ€™

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsApril 3, 2019 ago
    Tori Kelly, Hiding Place [๐Ÿ“ท: Capitol]
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    Tori Kelly, Hiding Place | Album Review

    With the help of Grammy-winning gospel icon Kirk Franklin, Tori Kelly assembles an uplifting, well-rounded pop-gospel album on โ€˜Hiding Place.โ€™

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 20, 2018 ago
    Why Don't We, 8 Letters [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
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    Why Donโ€™t We, 8 Letters | Album Review

    Rising boy band Why Donโ€™t We (Corbyn, Daniel, Jack, Jonah, and Zach) deliver an enjoyable, respectable full-length, debut album with โ€˜8 Letters.โ€™

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 6, 2018 ago
    Jason Mraz, Know. [๐Ÿ“ท: Atlantic]
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    Jason Mraz, Know. | Album Review

    For Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Jason Mraz, โ€œloveโ€ is the focus on his highly-anticipated, sixth studio album, โ€˜Know.โ€™

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 15, 2018 ago
    Christina Aguilera, Liberation [๐Ÿ“ท: RCA]
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    Christina Aguilera, Liberation | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    After a six-year hiatus, pop superstar Christina Aguilera returns with her sixth studio album, โ€˜Liberation.โ€™ Although imperfect, it has some great moments.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 18, 2018 ago
    Bazzi, Cosmic ยฉ Atlantic
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    Bazzi, COSMIC | Album Review

    20-year old pop artist Bazzi showcases ample potential on his debut album, COSMIC. He focuses on love, sex, and achieving his dreams in Cali.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsMay 31, 2018 ago
    Hayley Kiyoko, Expectations ยฉ EMPIRE / Atlantic
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    Hayley Kiyoko, Expectations | Album Review

    Actress and rising pop artist Hayley Kiyoko delivers an honest, well-rounded debut album with โ€˜Expectations.โ€™ Sexuality serves a pivotal role on the project. 

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 9, 2018 ago
    Justin Timberlake, Man of the Woods [๐Ÿ“ท: RCA]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Justin Timberlake, Man of the Woods | Album Review

    Former heartthrob Justin Timberlake returns with his highly-anticipated fifth studio album, โ€˜Man of the Woods,โ€™ which he describes as โ€œmodern Americana with 808s.โ€

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 5, 2018 ago
    Camila Cabello, Camila [๐Ÿ“ท: Epic]
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    Camila Cabello, Camila | Album Review

    Former Fifth Harmony singer Camila Cabello strikes out on her own on her highly-anticipated debut album, โ€˜Camila.โ€™ The results are positive more often than not.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 15, 2018 ago
    Dua Lipa, Dua Lipa ยฉ Warner Bros.
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    Dua Lipa, Dua Lipa | Album Review

    Under appreciated for much of 2017, English-Albanian pop star Dua Lipa drops a stellar, self-titled, debut album comprised of much more than smash single โ€œNew Rules.โ€

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsJanuary 10, 2018 ago

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