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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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    Babyface, Return of the Tender Lover © Def Jam
    Album 💿

    Babyface Consistent on ‘Return of the Tender Lover’

    Iconic R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Babyface returns with his tenth studio album, Return of the Tender Lover.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 7, 2015 ago
    A Great Big World, When the Morning Comes © Epic
    Album 💿

    A Great Big World Deliver Home run on ‘When The Morning Comes’

    A Great Big World’s sophomore LP ‘When the Morning Comes’ is a consistent album that’s exceptionally executed. Weaknesses are few and far between.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsDecember 3, 2015 ago
    Mac Demarco • Another One • Captured Tracks
    Album 💿

    Mac Demarco, ‘Another One’ (Review)

    Following up the exceptionalness of Salad Days is a tall task, but Demarco manages well on Another One  Canadian singer/songwriter Mac Demarco has returned with his mini album Another One. Last year Demarco had everybody going gaga over Salad Days, which somehow missed on a Grammy nomination (how!). Another One Read more

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsAugust 18, 2015 ago
    Ranking Jill Scott's First Five Albums [📷: Blues Babe, Brent Faulkner, Hidden Beach, The Musical Hype, Warner]
    Evergreen

    Ranking Jill Scott’s First Five Albums

    Jill Scott wouldn’t know what a bad album is. After releasing her fifth studio album (Woman), where does it fit in the ranks of her rich discography?

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJuly 28, 2015 ago
    Mike Posner, The Truth EP © Island
    Album 💿

    Mike Posner Delivers Superb EP With ‘The Truth’

    Mike Posner delivers a compelling effort on EP, ‘The Truth’. All four songs are enjoyable and a true testament to Posner’s talents.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJuly 2, 2015 ago
    Tori Kelly, Unbreakable Smile © Capitol
    Album 💿

    Tori Kelly Shows Off Tremendous Pipes On ‘Unbreakable Smile’

    Debut album ‘Unbreakable Smile’ may not exemplify perfection, but vocally, Tori Kelly posseses quite a profound, stunning instrument.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJuly 1, 2015 ago
    Lyfe jennings, Tree of lyfe [📷: Red/Sony]
    Music

    Lyfe Jennings Keeps It 100 On ‘Tree Of Lyfe’

    Does Lyfe Jennings reinvent the wheel on ‘Tree Of Lyfe’? No, but he delivers a candid, genuine R&B effort without major flaw.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJune 30, 2015 ago
    Nate Ruess, Grand Romantic © Fueled By Ramen
    Album 💿

    Nate Ruess, Grand Romantic | Album Review 💿

    ‘Grand Romantic’ is a captivating affair, though not absent of flaws or without Fun. frontman Nate Ruess indulging too much.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsJune 23, 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, 11 yearsMay 1, 2015 ago
    Sufjan Stevens, Carrie & Lowell [📷: Asthmatic Kitty]
    Album 💿

    Sufjan Stevens, Carrie & Lowell | Album Review 💿

    Beloved indie singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens delivers an emotional, highly personal tour de force with latest LP, ‘Carrie & Lowell’.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 7, 2015 ago
    James Bay, Chaos And The Calm [📷: Republic]
    Album 💿

    James Bay Sounds Formidable On ‘Chaos And The Calm’

    Youthful British standout James Bay arrives with a polished debut, Chaos And The Calm.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 1, 2015 ago
    Father John Misty, I Love You Honeybear [📷: SubPop]
    Album 💿

    Father John Misty, I Love You, Honeybear | Album Review

    Every harmonic progression, orchestration, and musical push feel as if Father John Misty sought nothing short of perfection on I Love You, Honeybear.

    By the musical hype, 11 yearsFebruary 17, 2015 ago

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