~ 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.

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


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'.

August Alsina Shows Tremendous Potential on ‘Testimony’

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

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.

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'.

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.

MKTO Delivers Worthwhile Pop Music on Self-Titled LP

Up-and-coming pop duo MKTO doesn't reinvent the wheel but delivers worthwhile pop music on their self-titled debut album.

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Mac Demarco, Salad Days | Album Review

Alternative singer/songwriter Mac Demarco delivers one of the best albums of 2014 with 'Salad Days.'

Luke Bryan Continues Spring Break On ‘Spring Break 6’

Spring break is a rite of passage for college kids. Country singer Luke Bryan continues to return to his twenties with never ending 'Spring Break' series.

YG, My Krazy Life | Album Review 💿

West Coast rapper YG delivers a compelling debut album with 'My Krazy Life'.

Shakira, Shakira. | Album Review 💿

Shakira. is a sound, enjoyable effort from the Latin-pop superstar that misses a “Hips Don’t Lie” caliber hit.