~ Album Reviews πŸ’Ώ ~

Ah, welcome to the page that is dedicated solely to album & EP πŸ’Ώ 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.Β 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 (Β½ 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 – Musical Hypeians worldwide – get your fix of album reviews down below!!!

Brent Faulkner
The Musical Hype


Ellie Goulding, Brightest Blue | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

Following a five-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated British pop artist Ellie Goulding makes a compelling comeback with Brightest Blue.

Taylor Swift, Folklore | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

Versatile, Grammy-winning musician Taylor Swift delivers the undisputed tour de force of her career with her eighth studio album, folklore.

Logic, No Pressure | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

Announcing his retirement from rap, with No Pressure, Logic bows out with one of the very best albums of career.

The Chicks, Gaslighter | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

The Chicks – formerly the Dixie Chicks – make a fierce return with a divorce-fueled, comeback album for the ages, Gaslighter.

LoveLeo, LOOK AT THIS MESS IVE MADE (EP) | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

On his debut EP, LOOK AT THIS MESS IVE MADE, pop musician LoveLeo showcases incredible artistic potential.

Juice WRLD, Legends Never Die | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

Ultimately, Legends Never Die, the second major posthumous rap album of 2020, is an enjoyable, fitting & well-rounded LP from Juice WRLD.

August Alsina, The Product III: stateofEMERGEncy | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

On The Product III: stateofEMERGEncy, August Alsina consistently sounds incredible vocally, but his third album itself is far too long.

Summer Walker, Life on Earth (EP) | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

Summer Walker provides an incredibly chill vibe and pleasant listening experience on her EP, Life on Earth (EP), but could use more punch.

Pop Smoke, Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

Pop Smoke, who was killed on February 19, 2020, lives on through his enjoyable, posthumous debut album, Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon.

Teyana Taylor, The Album | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

R&B standout Teyana Taylor follows up her brief sophomore album, K.T.S.E. with the lengthy but superb third LP, The Album.