~ 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


Meghan Trainor, Treat Myself | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

After being delayed more than a year, Meghan Trainor returns with her third studio album, Treat Myself, with so-so results.

Lil Wayne, Funeral | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Lil Wayne has his share of moments (and bangers) on his surprise 2020 album, Funeral.ย  Even so, it couldโ€™ve benefited from some edits.

K. Michelle, All Monsters are Human | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Blunt & unapologetic R&B artist K. Michelle remains true to herself on her first album post-Atlantic Records, All Monsters are Humans.

Ryan Beatty, Dreaming of David | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

On his brilliant sophomore album, Dreaming of David, Ryan Beatty is more ambitious, while maintaining incredible authenticity.

Spencer Barnett, Iโ€™m Fine | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Approaching his 20th year living, ascending pop heartthrob Spencer Barnett impresses on his second EP and first of 2020, Iโ€™m Fine.

Halsey, Manic | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Manic, the third studio album by Grammy-nominated alt-pop sensation Halsey, is an intriguing album overall, with its fair share of moments.

Mac Miller, Circles | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Mac Miller left the world at the untimely age of 26, but he leaves quite an addition to his discography with posthumous album, CIRCLES.

Eminem, Music to Be Murdered By | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

On his first album of the 2020s, iconic rapper Eminem shows definite improvement on his 11th studio album, MUSIC TO BE MURDERED BY.

Selena Gomez, Rare | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Selena Gomez steps up her game on her sixth studio album, Rare, simultaneously conveying emotion and honesty and dropping pop bops.

Sunday Service Choir, Jesus is Born | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Kanye West delivers the gospel album he promised, via Jesus is Born, which arrives courtesy of the spirit-filled Sunday Service Choir.