~ 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


Alicia Keys, KEYS | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Alicia Keys surprises with her eighth studio album, KEYS, featuring both sparer originals and remixed, โ€˜unlockedโ€™ versions of those originals.

Rick Ross, Richer Than I Ever Been | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Rapper Rick Ross maintains consistency on his enjoyable 11th studio album, Richer Than I Ever Been.

Joshua Bassett, Crisis / Secret / Set Me Free (EP) | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

While constant noise seems to plague him, Joshua Bassett shines through nonetheless on Crisis / Secret / Set Me Free (EP).

Adele, 30 | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Following a six-year-hiatus, decorated pop musician Adele releases one of the best albums of her career with 30.ย 

Silk Sonic, An Evening with Silk Sonic | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Silk Sonic โ€“ Bruno Mars and Andersonย  .Paak โ€“ shine on their short but potent album, An Evening with Silk Sonic.

Ed Sheeran, = | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Grammy-winning pop superstar Ed Sheeran reflects on marriage, fatherhood, and where his life currently stands on the enjoyable =.

Elton John, The Lockdown Sessions | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Iconic pop/rock musician Elton John delivers an engaging, fun collaborative 32nd studio album with The Lockdown Sessions.

Coldplay, Music of the Spheres | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Grammy-winning alt-rock band Coldplay return with their ninth studio album, Music of the Spheres, which yields some winning moments.

Kacey Musgraves, star-crossed | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

On Star-crossed, Kacey Musgraves does a fine job executing a divorce album, and continues expanding (or distancing herself from) country.

Jeremy Zucker, Crusher | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

New Jersey pop singer/songwriter Jeremy Zucker delivers the goods on his tight, 12-track sophomore album, Crusher.