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        • Album 💿Albums & EPs  💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’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 – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ 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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    Taylor Swift, Reputation © Big Machine
    Album 💿

    Taylor Swift, Reputation | Album Review 💿

    After receiving a lukewarm reception towards the promo singles, Taylor Swift exceeds expectations on her sixth studio album, ‘Reputation.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 13, 2017 ago
    Grace VanderWaal, Just the Beginning © Columbia
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    Grace VanderWaal, Just the Beginning | Album Review

    13-year old singer-songwriter Grace VanderWaal delivers a fine debut LP with ‘Just the Beginning.’ The America’s Got Talent winner showcases her artistry.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 8, 2017 ago
    Maroon 5, Red Pill Blues [📷: Interscope]
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    Maroon 5, Red Pill Blues | Album Review 💿

    Maroon 5 fully embrace the modern pop script on ‘Red Pill Blues.’ Despite a so-so promo campaign, the album ends is ‘better than expected.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 7, 2017 ago
    Sam Smith, The Thrill of It All [📷 : Capitol]
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    Sam Smith, The Thrill of it All | Album Review 💿

    Breakout British pop-soul artist Sam Smith makes a solid comeback with his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘The Thrill of it All.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 6, 2017 ago
    Kelly Clarkson, Meaning of Life [📷: Atlantic]
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    Kelly Clarkson, Meaning of Life | Album Review

    Veteran pop musician Kelly Clarkson continues to ‘moves us’ on her sixth studio album (seventh overall), ‘Meaning of Life.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 30, 2017 ago
    Niall Horan, Flicker [📷: Capitol]
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    Niall Horan, Flicker | Album Review

    Niall Horan releases his highly-anticipated, debut solo album, ‘Flicker.’ All in all, the Irish One Direction member delivers an enjoyable, pleasant LP.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 23, 2017 ago
    Marc E. Bassy, Gossip Columns © Republic
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    Marc E. Bassy, Gossip Columns | Album Review

    Eclectic pop artist Marc E. Bassy delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded, full-length debut album with ‘Gossip Columns.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 18, 2017 ago
    P!nk, Beautiful Trauma © RCA
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    P!nk, Beautiful Trauma | Album Review 💿

    P!nk returns with a consistent, enjoyable, seventh studio album, ‘Beautiful Trauma.’ Beautiful Trauma arrives after a five-year hiatus.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 16, 2017 ago
    Zak Abel, Only When We're Naked © Atlantic
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    Zak Abel, Only When We’re Naked | Album Review 💿

    English pop singer Zak Abel shines on his full-length debut album, ‘Only When We’re Naked.’ His best attribute is his voice.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 13, 2017 ago
    Kesha, Rainbow © Kemosabe
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    Kesha, Rainbow | Album Review 💿

    After a five-year hiatus, pop superstar Kesha returns better than ever on her third studio album, ‘Rainbow.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 15, 2017 ago
    Emeli Sandé, Long Live the Angels © Virgin
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    Emeli Sandé, Long Live the Angels | Album Review 💿

    Eclectic pop singer/songwriter Emeli Sandé brings the heat on her incredible sophomore album, ‘Long Live the Angels.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsNovember 14, 2016 ago
    Jesse McCartney, In Technicolor © Eight0Eight
    Album 💿

    Jesse McCartney Delivers Best Album With ‘In Technicolor’ 

    Actor and pop singer-songwriter Jesse McCartney delivers his best album yet with ‘In Technicolor’.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJuly 25, 2014 ago

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