~ 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


G-Eazy, Everythingโ€™s Strange Here | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Give G-Eazy credit for experimenting on Everythingโ€™s Strange Here, but heโ€™s best suited as a rapper as opposed to an alternative artist.

Bob Dylan, Rough and Rowdy Ways | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Back with his first LP of originals in eight years, the iconic Bob Dylan is superb throughout his 39th studio album, Rough and Rowdy Ways.

Powfu, poems of the past (EP) | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

โ€œDeath bedโ€ is the crowning achievement on poems of the past, but Powfu shows immense potential and talent beyond its biggest hit.

John Legend, Bigger Love | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

John Legend takes some risks on Bigger Love, which is imperfect, but more often than not, an enjoyable contemporary R&B album.

Chloe x Halle, Ungodly Hour | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Grammy-nominated R&B sister duo Chloe x Halle show incredible versatility on their fun, well-rounded sophomore album, Ungodly Hour.

Charli XCX, how iโ€™m feeling now | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

In the midst of a global pandemic, Charli XCX delivers a brief, but creative and intriguing โ€˜quarantineโ€™ pop album with how iโ€™m feeling now.

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Reunions | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Grammy-winning Americana collective Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit release one of the very best albums of 2020, Reunions.

Run the Jewels, RTJ4 | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Run the Jewels returns with their fourth studio album, the incredibly consistent, well-rounded, and socially conscious RTJ4.

Moses Sumney, Grรฆ | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Alternative singer/songwriter Moses Sumney delivers one of the most ambitious musical projects of 2020 with sophomore album, Grรฆ.

Perfume Genius, Set My Heart on Fire Immediately | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Mike Hadreas, better known as Perfume Genius, shines on his incredibly artful, fifth studio album, Set My Heart on Fire Immediately.