~ Album Reviews 💿 ~

Ah, welcome to the page that is dedicated solely to album & EP 💿 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. 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.

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

Lykke Li, I Never Learn | Album Review

Swedish alternative-pop singer/songwriter Lykke Li  brilliantly captures heartbreak on her third studio album, I Never Learn.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|8May 148 May, 2014

Review: Eli Paperboy Reed, ‘Nights Like These’

Reed’s latest LP finds the soulful singer updating his sound Retro-soul isn’t the most lucrative musical style in 2014. Neither is R&B for that matter. The preservation of soul is incredibly ...

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|1May 141 May, 2014

Neon Trees, Pop Psychology | Album Review 💿

Alternative pop collective Neon Trees excel at ‘neo-, New Wave’ on their third album, Pop Psychology.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|30Apr 1430 Apr, 2014

Kelis, Food | Album Review

While there is minimal food to physically eat, Kelis’ sixth studio album titled 'Food' makes you hungry for more decadent, soulful, goodness.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|25Apr 1425 Apr, 2014

Iggy Azalea Shows Potential On ‘The New Classic’

Australian rap newcomer Iggy Azalea shows potential on her debut rap album, 'The New Classic.' It's not classic but has ample winning moments.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|24Apr 1424 Apr, 2014

Asher Roth Is Lifted On ‘RetroHash’

It’s safe to say the Asher Roth, rapper of "I Love College" fame ('Asleep in the Bread Aisle') is one high, mellow dude on 'RetroHash'.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|23Apr 1423 Apr, 2014

August Alsina Shows Tremendous Potential on ‘Testimony’

R&B newbie August Alsina shows tremendous potential on full-length debut Testimony.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|17Apr 1417 Apr, 2014

Jason Derulo, Talk Dirty | Album Review

Throughout the course of 'Talk Dirty', Jason Derulo relies too much on sex and swagger, holding back the album back at times.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|16Apr 1416 Apr, 2014

Martina McBride Covers Soul Soundly On ‘Everlasting’

Country darling Martina McBride balances soul music and her tried-and-true country roots soundly on covers album, 'Everlasting'.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|15Apr 1415 Apr, 2014

SoMo Underwhelms on Self-Titled Debut Album

Ultimately, 'SoMo', the self-titled major label debut from contemporary R&B newbie SoMo, leaves the listener underwhelmed.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|9Apr 149 Apr, 2014