~ 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


The Black Dahlia Murder, Verminous | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Michigan death metal collective The Black Dahlia Murder return โ€˜turned TF upโ€™ on their thrilling ninth studio album, Verminous.

Cormega, Mega (EP) | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Underrated, incredibly gifted, veteran New York rapper Cormega โ€œshines bright like a diamondโ€ on his seven-song EP, Mega.

Fiona Apple, Fetch the Bolt Cutters | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Despite waiting an agonizing eight years, Fiona Apple delivers an instant classic with her fifth studio album, Fetch the Bolt Cutters.

DaBaby, Blame it On Baby | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Continuing to ride the wave, DaBaby returns with his third studio album, Blame it on Baby, which has some notable moments.

The Strokes, The New Abnormal | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Alternative rock darlings The Strokes come back with a vengeance on their sixth studio album, The New Abnormal, their first in seven years.

All Time Low, Wake Up, Sunshine | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Alex Gaskarth and All Time Low deliver an enjoyable, totally respectable eighth album with Wake Up, Sunshine.

Isaac Dunbar, Isaacโ€™s Insects | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Isaac Dunbar delivers a sensational, seven-song EP with Isaacโ€™s Insects tackling mature topics including identity, love, and sexuality.

Sam Hunt, Southside | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

More than five years after releasing his highly successful debut LP, country superstar Sam Hunt returns with his sophomore LP, Southside.

Pearl Jam, Gigaton | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Nearly 7 years after their previous album, Lightning Bolt, grunge rock darlings Pearl Jam make a strong comeback on their 11th album, Gigaton.

Trevor Daniel, Nicotine | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Pop singer/songwriter Trevor Daniel definitely delivers a โ€˜vibeโ€™ on his brief but entertaining debut album, Nicotine.