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    Bonnie Raitt, Dig In Deep © Redwing
    Album 💿

    Bonnie Raitt, Dig In Deep | Album Review 💿

    All in all, ‘Dig In Deep’ is yet another terrific and consistent album from versatile veteran musician, Bonnie Raitt.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsMarch 1, 2016 ago
    David Bowie, Blackstar [📷: Columbia]
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    BB Grooves: David Bowie Lands First No. 1 on Billboard 200

    On the Billboard 200, specifically the no. 1 spot, David Bowie’s legacy lives on with ‘Blackstar’, his first ever chart topper during his lengthy career.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 21, 2016 ago
    David Bowie in 'Blackstar' Music Video © Columbia
    Music

    David Bowie: His Legacy Will Endure Forever

    David Bowie (1947-2016) passed away two days after his 69th birthday and two days after his highly anticipated final studio album ‘Backstar’ was released.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 12, 2016 ago
    Fall Out Boy, Make America Psycho Again © Island
    Album 💿

    Fall Out Boy Surprises On Remix Album ‘Make America Psycho Again’

    Some Fall Out Boy fans will dig remix album ‘Make American Psycho Again,’ while those who enjoy the band’s purer sound may wrinkle up their nose.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsNovember 5, 2015 ago
    prince, hitnrun phase one © npg
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    Prince’s Eccentricity Lives On Via ‘HitNRun Phase One’

    The ever eccentric, brilliant Prince delivers a solid, yet imperfect effort on ‘HitNRun Phase One.’ Despite Imperfections, ‘HitNRun’ has its moments.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsSeptember 18, 2015 ago
    Tame Impala, Currents [📷: Modular Recordings]
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    Tame Impala, Currents | Album Review 💿

    Tame Impala – aka Kevin Parker – brings the listeners on a psychedelic, electronic trip throughout the course of third LP, ‘Currents’.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJuly 20, 2015 ago
    Evergreen

    10 Emotionally Overwhelming Songs | Playlist

    The 10 featured songs are “full” of emotion and depth. Each song has a deeper meaning or larger purpose which makes it truly unique, special, and memorable.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 1, 2015 ago
    Marilyn Manson, The Pale Emperor [📷: Loma Vista]
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    Marilyn Manson, The Pale Emperor | Album Review 💿

    Shock rocker Marilyn Manson keeps the hellish, shock value alive & mephistophelean on his latest album, The Pale Emperor

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsJanuary 29, 2015 ago
    U2, Songs of Innocence © Interscope
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    U2 Lack Vintage Magic on ‘Songs of Innocence’ 

    All in all, ‘Songs of Innocence’ is a good U2 album, but not a truly, great U2 album. It has its worthwhile moments nonetheless.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsOctober 20, 2014 ago
    Caleb Johnson, Testify © Interscope
    Album 💿

    Caleb Johnson Shows Off Mad Pipes on Debut LP ‘Testify’

    American Idol Season 13 winner Caleb Johnson shows off tremendous potential with a high ceiling on his debut album, ‘Testify’.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsAugust 19, 2014 ago
    Godsmack, 1000hp © Republic
    Album 💿

    Godsmack Delivers Solid, If Unexceptional Effort On ‘1000hp’

    Veteran metal band Godsmack delivers a solid, if unexceptional effort with its latest album, ‘1000hp’. Good, ‘1000hp’ doesn’t qualify as great.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsAugust 11, 2014 ago
    Bleachers, Strange Desire © RCA
    Album 💿

    Bleachers, Strange Desire | Album Review 💿

    Bleachers delivers a fine, enjoyable debut effort with Strange Desire. Sometimes it’s overdone, but more often that not, it shines.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJuly 21, 2014 ago

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