~ Album Reviews πŸ’Ώ ~

Ah, welcome to the page that is dedicated solely to album & EP πŸ’Ώ reviews. LPs and 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.Β 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 (Β½ 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 – Musical Hypeians worldwide – get your fix of album reviews down below!!!

Brent Faulkner
The Musical Hype


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) | πŸ“€ 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 | πŸ’Ώ 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 | πŸ“€ 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 πŸ’Ώ

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

AKA KELZZ, Odyssey | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

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 πŸ’Ώ

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

ETHAN, Divine Intervention (EP) | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

Sydney-based, New Zealand pop singer, songwriter, and producer ETHAN excels on his sexy, six-song EP, DIVINE INTERVENTION.

Ariana Grande, eternal sunshine | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

Following nearly a four-year-hiatus, pop superstar Ariana Grande returns with her stupendous, seventh studio album, eternal sunshine.

Kingdumb, Eternally Never | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

Kingdumb, the versatile producer hailing from Swindon, delivers a captivating ride with his latest mixtape, Eternally Never.