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Music Shopping List | Chris Stapleton, U2, Miguel & More

What new albums head up the music shopping list beginning December 1, 2017? New projects from Chris Stapleton, U2, Miguel and others arrive.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 27, 2017 ago

U2, Songs of Experience © Interscope

U2, ‘Get Out of Your Own Way’ | Track Review

U2 announces new album ‘Songs of Experience’ and drops an uplifting, enjoyable second single, “Get Out of Your Own Way.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 7, 2017 ago

U2, You're the Best Thing About Me © Interscope

U2, ‘You’re the Best Thing About Me’ | Track Review

U2 makes a respectable return with exuberant new single, “You’re the Best Thing About Me.” They don’t reinvent the wheel, but certainly meet expectations.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 12, 2017 ago

Taylor Swift, 1989 [📷: Big Machine]

58th Annual Grammys Miss Bigger Statement With Album Of The Year

The 58th Annual Grammys ended predictably, with Taylor Swift earning her second Album of the Year honors with pop juggernaut, 1989.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 17, 2016 ago

U2, Songs of Innocence © Interscope

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

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