~ 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


Trey Songz, Back Home | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

R&B standout Trey Songz delivers a long, but totally enjoyable project with Back Home, his long-awaited, eighth studio album.

Aloe Blacc, All Love Everything | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

R&B standout Aloe Blacc makes a classy and respectable return on All Love Everything, an album characterized by dedication and monogamy.

BLACKPINK, The Album | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Rising K-Pop girl group BLACPINK deliver a short, sweet, and utterly infectious eight-track album with The Album that never disappoints.

Mariah Carey, The Rarities | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Mariah Carey may not โ€˜move the needleโ€™ with The Rarities, but she definitely reminds us why sheโ€™s been a force for three decades.

Fleet Foxes, Shore | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Shore, the fourth studio album by Fleet Foxes, is a truly special, well-rounded album that features top-notch musicianship.

The Neighbourhood, Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Conceptual, yet relatable & always ear-catching, Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones, the fourth studio album by The Neighbourhood, is a must-hear.

Machine Gun Kelly, Tickets to My Downfall | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Machine Gun Kelly successfully shifts from hip-hop to pop-punk on his fifth studio album, Tickets to My Downfall.

Joji, Nectar | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

On his delayed but highly anticipated sophomore LP, alternative standout Joji shines (more often than not) elevating his artistry up a notch.

Toni Braxton, Spell My Name | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Grammy-winning R&B singer Toni Braxton remains a class act on her 10th album, Spell My Name. She the mark of consistency.

Alicia Keys, Alicia | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

All in all, Alicia ends up being a pleasant, well-rounded seventh studio album by Grammy-winning R&B artist Alicia Keys.