~ Album Reviews ๐Ÿ’ฟ ~

Ah, welcome to the page that is dedicated solely to album & EP ๐Ÿ’ฟ reviews. LPs and EPs of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™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.ย Also, GEMS โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ 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

It should not come as a surprise to see the analysis run north of, say, 1000 words. So, music enthusiasts everywhere โ€“ Musical Hypeians worldwide โ€“ get your fix of album reviews down below!!!

Brent Faulkner
The Musical Hype


Ervin Munir, When I Think | Album Review

โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ Ervin Munir has been quietly building something real, and this third album, When I Think, feels like the moment everything comes into focus.

Vinyl Floor, Balancing Act | Album Review

โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ With Balancing Act, Copenhagen duo Vinyl Floor made a record that actually sounds like people who love music sitting in a room together and playing it.

Von Venn, Forgetting The Fall | Album Review

Von Venn's second album, Forgetting The Fall, arrives with a quiet confidence that a lot of bands take years to find, if they find it at all.

Rick Glam, VAMPIRE (EP) | Album Review

Brazilian electronic musician Rick Glam delivers a short but sweet, bold, and must-hear project with his 2025 EP, VAMPIRE.

David Archuleta, Earthly Delights (EP) | ๐Ÿ“€ Review

Beloved American Idol runner-up David Archuleta shines on his mature pop EP, Earthly Delights, his first project since coming out and leaving the Mormon faith.

Kendrick Lamar, GNX | ๐Ÿ’ฟ Review

Grammy- and Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar delivers another enjoyable, well-rounded sixth album with the more accessible GNX.

Lizzo, MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING | ๐Ÿ“€ Review

Grammy winner Lizzo drops an enjoyable, summery, and unapologetic rap mixtape with MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING.

Ervin Munir, Pure And Simple | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

George James: Norfolk singer-songwriter Ervin Munir returns with his second studio album, Pure and Simple.

AKA KELZZ, Odyssey | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

George James: "Odyssey" by AKA KELZZ is a celebration of emotional freedom & self-discovery. The Berlin-based singer takes us on a trip through vulnerability, resiliency, and delight...

North Ship, It Looked Like Rain | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

George James: North Ship, a musical pairing from Copenhagen, stuns us with their new album, It Looked Like Rain.