~ 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


Kanye West, Donda | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

After a messy rollout, Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West delivers a big, flawed, but often enjoyable 10th studio album with Donda.

$uicideboy$, Long Term Effects of SUFFERING | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Hip-Hop duo $uicideboy$ shine on their latest album, the dark, honest, pain-laden, and unapologetic Long Term Effects of SUFFERING.

Lorde, Solar Power | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Solar Power, the third studio album by Lorde, doesnโ€™t match or eclipse her masterpiece Melodrama, but has its fair share of elite moments.

Prince, Welcome 2 America | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

The late, great Prince shines on his posthumously released album, Welcome 2 America, adding to his illustrious catalog of music.ย 

Ben Platt, Reverie | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Actor/musician extraordinaire Ben Platt โ€˜shakes things upโ€™ on his sophomore album, Reverie, further showcasing his talent and versatility.

The Killers, Pressure Machine | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

The Killers deliver a fantastic seventh studio album with Pressure Machine, which arrives less than a year after Imploding the Mirage.

Jennifer Hudson, Respect (Soundtrack) | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Although a tall task, Jennifer Hudson does a fantastic job of capturing the essence of Aretha Franklin on the Respect soundtrack.

Nas, Kingโ€™s Disease II | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Nas exceeds expectations on his 13th studio album, Kingโ€™s Disease II, the stellar follow-up to the Grammy-winning Kingโ€™s Disease.

Billie Eilish, Happier Than Ever | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Billie Eilish exceeds expectations on Happier Than Ever, her authentic, more intimate and personal sophomore album.

Clairo, Sling | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Alternative singer/songwriter Clairo โ€˜ups the anteโ€™ on her incredibly mature and artful sophomore album, SLING.