pop albums | The Musical Hype - Part 14

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Andy Black, The Shadow Side © Republic

Album Battles: Mike Posner Vs Andy Black?

Let’s pit two unlike artists against one another – Mike Posner and Andy Black . So the burning question is WHY? Just because!

By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 10, 2016 ago

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

Lyric Examination: Charlie Puth, ‘Nine Track Mind’

After analyzing the lyrics from ‘Nine Track Mind’, it’s revealed that at times, Charlie Puth could stand to upgrade his lyrical game.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 11, 2016 ago

Maroon 5, V © Interscope

Maroon 5, V | Album Review 💿

Maroon 5 returns with its fifth studio album, ‘V’. Like previous album ‘Overexposed,’ Adam Levine and company focus on delivering slick, modern pop songs.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsSeptember 4, 2014 ago

Jesse McCartney, In Technicolor © Eight0Eight

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, 10 yearsJuly 25, 2014 ago

Shakira, Shakira. [Photo Credit: RCA]

Shakira, Shakira. | Album Review 💿

Shakira. is a sound, enjoyable effort from the Latin-pop superstar that misses a “Hips Don’t Lie” caliber hit.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsMarch 28, 2014 ago

Jay Sean, Neon [Photo Credit: Republic]

Jay Sean, Neon | Album Review

British-Asian pop and contemporary R&B artist Jay Sean continues to struggle to find an artistic identity stateside on his fourth studio album, ‘Neon.’

By the musical hype, 11 yearsJuly 31, 2013 ago

emblem-3-nothing-to-lose-columbia

Emblem3, Nothing To Lose | Album Review

Review: Pop trio Emblem3 may truly have ‘Nothing to Lose’ but do they ‘gain enough’ to become commercially successful on their debut album?

By the musical hype, 11 yearsJuly 30, 2013 ago

Matchbox Twenty, North © Atlantic

Matchbox Twenty, North | Album Review

Following a 10-year hiatus, pop group Matchbox Twenty returns with ‘North,’ an effective and enjoyable comeback album.

By brent80, 12 yearsSeptember 7, 2012 ago

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