~ 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


Migos, Culture III | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

While Migos secure a few solid bangers on Culture III, the rap trio still donโ€™t match the excellence of the original Culture.

Maroon 5, JORDI | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

On their seventh studio album, JORDI, Maroon 5 has its moments, but fall suffers from a lack of distinction and engaging songwriting.

The Black Keys, Delta Kream | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Grammy-winning rock collective The Black Keys introduce the blues to a new audience on their fine, Mississippi blues cover album, Delta Kream.

St. Vincent, Daddyโ€™s Home | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Grammy-winning alternative singer/songwriter St. Vincent delivers one of the truly elite, well-rounded albums of 2021 with Daddyโ€™s Home.

DMX, Exodus | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Following his tragic death, DMX delivers an enjoyable and respectable, if imperfect posthumous studio album with Exodus.

Myylo, My EP Era is Over Now (EP) | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

LGBTQ Pop singer/songwriter Myylo ends his EP era with his colorfully-titled, five-song EP, My EP Era is Over Now.

Twenty One Pilots, Scaled and Icy | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Twenty One Pilots deliver another enjoyable, if slightly different project with their sixth studio album, Scaled and Icy.

J. Cole, The Off-Season | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Grammy-winning rapper J. Cole delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded sixth studio album with The Off-Season.

Olivia Rodrigo, SOUR | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Singer, songwriter, and actress Olivia Rodrigo shines on her awesome, consistent, electrifying, and unapologetically Gen-Z debut album, SOUR.

Manchester Orchestra, The Million Masks of God | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Atlanta, Georgia alt rock band Manchester Orchestra deliver one of the most accomplished albums of 2021 with The Million Masks of God.