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    Pharrell Williams, G I R L [📷: Columbia]
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    Pharrell Williams Steps His Game Up On ‘Girl’

    On his highly anticipated sophomore album ‘G I R L,’ Pharrell Williams easily outdoes himself, easily trumping 2006 debut, ‘In My Mind.’

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsMarch 10, 2014 ago
    John Newman, Tribute © Island
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    John Newman, Tribute | Album Review 💿

    British singer John Newman proves soul is alive and well on his debut studio album, Tribute.

    By the musical hype, 12 yearsJanuary 14, 2014 ago
    Celine Dion, Loved Me Back to Life [Photo Credit: Sony]
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    Celine Dion, Loved Me Back To Life | Album Review 💿

    Canadian pop powerhouse Celine Dion shows that she’s ‘still got it’ on Loved Me Back to Life, her first new studio album since 2007.

    By the musical hype, 13 yearsNovember 13, 2013 ago
    Jay Sean, Neon [Photo Credit: Republic]
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    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, 13 yearsJuly 31, 2013 ago
    emblem-3-nothing-to-lose-columbia
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    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, 13 yearsJuly 30, 2013 ago
    Robin Thicke, Blurred Lines © Interscope
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    Robin Thicke, Blurred Lines | Album Review 💿

    R&B/Blue-eye soul standout Robin Thicke Delivers an enjoyable set of pop-soul cuts on ‘Blurred Lines,’ which is no “one trick pony.”

    By the musical hype, 13 yearsJuly 29, 2013 ago
    3OH!3, Omens © Atlantic
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    3OH!3, Omens | Album Review 💿

    ‘Omens,’ the third studio album by Boulder duo 3OH!3 definitely isn’t profound, but has its moments, assuming get past the dumbness.

    By brent80, 13 yearsJune 21, 2013 ago
    Daft Punk, Random Access Memories [📷: Columbia]
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    Daft Punk, Random Access Memories | Album Review 💿

    ‘Random Access Memories,’ the thrilling new Daft Punk album, can be likened to your favorite team winning the national championship. 

    By brent80, 13 yearsMay 25, 2013 ago
    Jake Miller, The Road Less Traveled (EP) © eOne
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    Jake Miller, The Road Less Traveled | Album Review 💿

    Up-and-coming, 20-year-old, Florida hip-hop/pop artist Jake Miller shines on EP, ‘The Road Less Traveled.’

    By brent80, 13 yearsApril 11, 2013 ago
    Conor Maynard, Contrast [Photo Credit: Parlophone]
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    Conor Maynard, Contrast | Album Review 💿

    British pop artist Conor Maynard puts the Justin Bieber comparisons to rest on his enjoyable, suggestive debut album, ‘Contrast.’

    By brent80, 13 yearsJanuary 10, 2013 ago
    One Direction, Up All Night © Columbia
    Columns

    The Hierarchy of One Direction | Pop Culture

    One Direction has a clear ‘hierarchy.’ While the band lacks the personality of 90s boy bands, there are distinctions within the group musically. 

    By brent80, 14 yearsOctober 23, 2012 ago
    No Doubt, Push and Shove © Interscope
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    No Doubt, Push and Shove | Album Review

    No Doubt returns after an 11-year hiatus between studio albums. ‘Push and Shove’ serves as the band’s follow-up to Rock Steady, which bowed in 2001.

    By brent80, 14 yearsOctober 3, 2012 ago

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