~ 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.

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

Bruce Springsteen, Western Stars | Album Review

After a five-year hiatus, American rock icon Bruce Springsteen returns with ‘Western Stars,’ easily his best album of the 2010s.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|27Jun 1927 Jun, 2019

Prince, Originals | Album Review 💿

The excellence and awesome musicianship of the iconic, late, great Prince Rogers Nelson continues to shine on the compilation, ‘Originals.’ 

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|26Jun 1926 Jun, 2019

Lil Nas X, 7 (EP) | Album Review 💿

The ‘hard-to-categorize’ Lil Nas X releases his debut EP, ‘7’ which has its fair share of enjoyable moments, if ultimately, under-developed.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|25Jun 1925 Jun, 2019

Kevin McHale, Boy (EP) | Album Review 💿

Former Glee actor and pop musician Kevin McHale drops an enjoyable, well-rounded effort with his five-song, debut EP, ‘Boy.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|24Jun 1924 Jun, 2019

Madonna, Madame X | Album Review 💿

Despite a confusing, off-putting promo campaign, Madonna takes risks, delivering a much better-than-expected 14th studio album with ‘Madame X.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|24Jun 1924 Jun, 2019

Bastille, Doom Days | Album Review 💿

Alternative British collective Bastille returns in top-notch fashion on ‘Doom Days,’ they’re highly-anticipated third studio album.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|20Jun 1920 Jun, 2019

Kirk Franklin, Long Live Love | Album Review 💿

Following a four-year hiatus, contemporary black gospel music icon Kirk Franklin remains consistent on his 2019 LP, ‘Long Live Love.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|11Jun 1911 Jun, 2019

Jonas Brothers, Happiness Begins | Album Review 💿

Pop brother collective Jonas Brothers shine on their highly-anticipated comeback LP, ‘Happiness Begins,’ their first studio album in a decade.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|11Jun 1911 Jun, 2019

Denzel Curry, ZUU | Album Review 💿

Despite its brief runtime, ‘ZUU’ gives Carol City, Florida rapper Denzel Curry a strong, well-rounded album with no shortage of hard-hitting bangers.

Album 💿, Music, Reviews By the musical hype|10Jun 1910 Jun, 2019

Thomas Rhett, Center Point Road | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominate contemporary country musician Thomas Rhett maintains consistency on his fourth studio album, ‘Center Point Road.’

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews By the musical hype|6Jun 196 Jun, 2019