~ 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


Badflower, This is How the World Ends | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Los Angeles rock band Badflower, led by Josh Katz, deliver an engaging and entertaining sophomore album with This is How the World Ends.

Anthony Hamilton, Love is the New Black | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Following a five-year hiatus, neo-soul standout Anthony Hamilton returns as strong as ever on Love is the New Black.ย 

Lil Nas X, Montero | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Montero, the debut album by Lil Nas X, is an entertaining, personal album that successfully blends, pop, rock, and trap.

Drake, Certified Lover Boy | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Canadian superstar Drake has his fair share of moments on Certified Lover Boy, even if the album runs far too long, approaching 90 minutes.

Halsey, If I Canโ€™t Have Love, I Want Power | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Alternative pop standout Halsey delivers the best LP of her career with her fourth album, If I Canโ€™t Have Love, I Want Power.

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.