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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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    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.

    5 out of 5 stars = MASTERPIECE

    4.5 out of 5 stars = NEAR MASTERPIECE

    4 out of 5 stars = EXCELLENT

    3.5 out of 5 stars = VERY GOOD

    3 out of 5 stars = AVERAGE / GOOD

    2.5 out of 5 stars = BELOW AVERAGE

    2 out of 5 stars = MEDIOCRE

    1.5 out of 5 stars, 1 out of 5 stars, 0.5 out of 5 stars, 0 out of 5 stars = BAD

    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, 13 yearsOctober 3, 2012 ago
    Green Day, ¡Uno! © Reprise
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    Green Day, ¡Uno! | Album Review

    Overall, ‘!Uno!’ Is a solid and sound effort from Green Day. It accomplishes its purposes to resurrect the band’s punk roots.

    By brent80, 13 yearsOctober 1, 2012 ago
    Lupe Fiasco, Food & Liquor II © Atlantic
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    Lupe Fiasco, Food & Liquor II | Album Review

    ‘Food & Liquor II’ is another strong album by Lupe Fiasco that relies more on critical success as opposed to commercial aspiration.

    By brent80, 13 yearsOctober 1, 2012 ago
    Angie Stone, Rich Girl [📷: Sanguaro Road Rhythm]
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    Angie Stone, Rich Girl | Album Review

    On Rich Girl, neo-soul veteran Angie Stone delivers a consistent, good album that never quite reaches the status of a great album.

    By the musical hype, 13 yearsSeptember 26, 2012 ago
    Mumford & Sons, Babel © Glassnote
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    Mumford & Sons, Babel | Album Review

    ‘Babel,’ the highly-anticipated sophomore album from Mumford & Sons, gives them a solid, but not necessarily innovative album.

    By brent80, 13 yearsSeptember 26, 2012 ago
    DMX, Undisputed © Seven Arts Music
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    DMX, Undisputed | Album Review

    Once ubiquitous rapper DMX releases Undisputed, his first studio effort since 2006. He was once a force on the East coast rap scene. 

    By brent80, 13 yearsSeptember 15, 2012 ago
    Dave Matthews Band, Away from the World [📷: Bama Rags Recordings, LLC]
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    Dave Matthews Band, Away From The World | Album Review

    ‘Away from the World’ is an enjoyable album by Dave Matthews Band.  There is excellent musicianship shown throughout the effort.

    By brent80, 13 yearsSeptember 10, 2012 ago
    Matchbox Twenty, North © Atlantic
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    Matchbox Twenty, North | Album Review

    Following a 10-year hiatus, pop group Matchbox Twenty returns with ‘North,’ an effective and enjoyable comeback album. 

    By brent80, 13 yearsSeptember 7, 2012 ago
    Slaughterhouse, Welcome to Our House © Shady
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    Slaughterhouse, Welcome To Our House | Album Review

    On ‘Welcome to Our House,’ star-studded rap collective Slaughterhouse delivers an album that has its fair share of notable moments.

    By brent80, 13 yearsSeptember 4, 2012 ago
    DJ Khaled, Kiss the Ring © Cash Money
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    DJ Khaled, Kiss the Ring | Album Review

    All in all, ‘Kiss the Ring,’ the latest DJ Khaled project, is a well assembled, star-studded affair that rarely misses.

    By the musical hype, 13 yearsAugust 21, 2012 ago
    Trey Songz, Chapter V [📷: Atlantic]
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    Trey Songz, Chapter V | Album Review

    Trey Songz doesn’t tread too far from his past albums, but manages to make his fifth studio album, ‘Chapter V’ compelling.

    By the musical hype, 13 yearsAugust 19, 2012 ago

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