Critics Weigh In: Critics Had Mixed Feelings About These 2017 Albums

2017 saw numerous albums where critics had mixed feelings. These include albums courtesy of The Chainsmokers, Imagine Dragons, and Katy Perry.

Sifting through all of the musical hype

Sifting through all of the musical hype

2017 saw numerous albums where critics had mixed feelings. These include albums courtesy of The Chainsmokers, Imagine Dragons, and Katy Perry.

Have you ever desired to see a random ABC list of artist with the respective songs that feature f-bombs? Probably not, but you got it here.

Kendrick Lamar, Father John Misty, and Migos are among the artists responsible for the 60 best songs of 2017 (so far): Edition 2.0.

Kendrick Lamar, Father John Misty, and Migos are among the artists responsible for the 30 best songs of 2017 (so far).
![The 11 Worst Songs of 2017 (So Far) [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Team 10, Jacob Sartorius, Island, Capitol, Motown]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/the-11-worst-songs-of-2017-so-far.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Jake Paul, CupcakKe, and Jacob Sartorius top the list of the 10 worst songs of 2017 (so far). They are joined by Tyga, Kiiara, and Lil Yachty among others.
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The critical results are in. Critics highly disapprove of ‘Memories…Do Not Open’, the debut album courtesy of Grammy-winning duo, The Chainsmokers.
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Hit-making duo The Chainsmokers drop an enjoyable debut album with ‘Memories…Do Not Open.’ Here are some of the notable lyrical moments from the effort.
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Hit-making duo The Chainsmokers have their moments on their debut album, 'Memories…Do Not Open.'

The 14 songs that grace this playlist, 'Songs Where It’s All About the Numbers,' numbers serve as a central part of the song and song title.
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The Chainsmokers release one final single, “The One,” ahead of the release of their full-length debut album, ‘Memories…Do Not Open.’
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The Chainsmokers (‘Memories…Do Not Open’) leads the charge of new albums arriving April 7, 2017. Joey Bada$$ & Father John Misty also drop new albums.
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