~ 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.

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

Jung Kook, GOLDEN | Album Review

  While GOLDEN, the brief debut album by K-Pop standout Jung Kook lacks innovation, it is an enjoyable pop LP, all in all.    “3D”  “I can’t touch you through the phone ...

Album , Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|7Nov 237 Nov, 2023

Troye Sivan, Something To Give Each Other | Album Review

After a five-year-hiatus between studio albums, Troye Sivan makes a marvelous return with his brief but potent third album, Something To Give Each Other.  Fans had to wait an excruciating five ...

Album , LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|23Oct 2323 Oct, 2023

Sufjan Stevens, Javelin | Album Review

Gifted singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens delivers one of the best projects of his career with his 10th studio album Javelin, dedicated to his late partner.

Album , LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|21Oct 2321 Oct, 2023

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Thomas Cole, Late To Bloom | Album Review

Late To Bloom, the debut LP by Thomas Cole, is a high-octane energy booster, poised to etch its dance-pop anthemic charm into the annals of music history.

Album , Columns, Guest Posts, LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By George James|20Oct 2320 Oct, 2023

Kirk Franklin, Father’s Day | Album Review

Ever consistent, Grammy-winning gospel musician Kirk Franklin delivers another anointed, contemporary gospel LP with Father’s Day.

Album , Music, Reviews By the musical hype|15Oct 2315 Oct, 2023

Mike Taveira, Bloom All Night | Album Review

The handsome and talented pop musician Mike Taveira delivers four fabulous songs on his 2023 EP, Bloom All Night.

Album , LGBTQ, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|10Oct 2310 Oct, 2023

Omar Apollo, Live For Me | Album Review

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Omar Apollo continues to grow and exhibit superb musicianship on his 16-minute, four-track EP, Live For Me.

Album , LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|9Oct 239 Oct, 2023

Doja Cat, Scarlet | Album Review

After dipping her toes into pop on Planet Her, Doja Cat embraces rap on her enjoyable, if imperfect, fourth studio album, Scarlet.

Album , LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|27Sep 2327 Sep, 2023

Tyler Childers, Rustin’ In The Rain | Album Review

On his brief 2023 album, Rustlin’ In The Rain, Grammy-nominated country musician Tyler Childers delivers a tour de force, never missing the mark.

Album , Music, Reviews By the musical hype|22Sep 2322 Sep, 2023

Olivia Rodrigo, GUTS | Album Review

With big shoes to fill following the success of her debut album, Sour, Grammy-winner Olivia Rodrigo delivers a marvelous sophomore LP filled with GUTS.

Album , Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|21Sep 2321 Sep, 2023