~ 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.

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


Bad Bunny, Las Que No Iban a Salir | Album Review 💿

Bad Bunny follows up his highly successful sophomore LP, YHLQMDLG, with an enjoyable, surprise album, Las Que No Iban a Salir.

Kehlani, It Was Good Until It Wasn’t | Album Review 💿

Well-rounded, It Was Good Until It Wasn’t is an enjoyable contemporary R&B effort that finds Kehlani ‘keeping it 100’ from start to finish.

Drake, Dark Lane Demo Tapes | Album Review 💿

On his first project of 2020, Drake releases yet another mixtape, Dark Lane Demo Tapes, which ends up having its share of moments.

Toothless, Misinformed (EP) | Album Review 💿

Wilkes-Barre, PA metalcore collective Toothless thrive off of aggression, chaos, energy & relentless intensity on Misinformed (EP).

Ricky Dillard, Choirmaster | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated gospel standout Ricky Dillard delivers a compelling, meaningful, and spiritually rewarding experience with Choirmaster.

The Black Dahlia Murder, Verminous | Album Review 💿

Michigan death metal collective The Black Dahlia Murder return ‘turned TF up’ on their thrilling ninth studio album, Verminous.

Cormega, Mega (EP) | Album Review 💿

Underrated, incredibly gifted, veteran New York rapper Cormega “shines bright like a diamond” on his seven-song EP, Mega.

Fiona Apple, Fetch the Bolt Cutters | Album Review 💿

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 💿

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 💿

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