~ 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


Chris Young, Losing Sleep | Album Review

Among country music’s most consistent artists, Chris Young continues to make well-rounded, quality music on his sixth studio album, ‘Losing Sleep.’

Keyshia Cole, 11:11 Reset | Album Review

On her seventh studio album, ‘11:11 Reset,’ R&B diva Keyshia Cole rebounds well following the so-so ‘Point of No Return.’

St. Vincent, Masseduction | Album Review

Grammy-winning, alt-pop darling St. Vincent returns with an intriguing, well-rounded album with ‘Masseduction.’

Niall Horan, Flicker | Album Review

Niall Horan releases his highly-anticipated, debut solo album, ‘Flicker.’ All in all, the Irish One Direction member delivers an enjoyable, pleasant LP.

Gucci Mane, Mr. Davis | Album Review 💿

After being delayed by a month, Gucci Mane drops ‘Mr. Davis,’ a studio album that ends up being much better-than-expected.

Marc E. Bassy, Gossip Columns | Album Review

Eclectic pop artist Marc E. Bassy delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded, full-length debut album with ‘Gossip Columns.’

Beck, Colors | Album Review

Alternative hipster Beck returns with ‘Colors,’ an effort that ends up being the opposite of his previous album, ‘Morning Phase.’

P!nk, Beautiful Trauma | Album Review 💿

P!nk returns with a consistent, enjoyable, seventh studio album, ‘Beautiful Trauma.’ Beautiful Trauma arrives after a five-year hiatus.

Zak Abel, Only When We’re Naked | Album Review 💿

English pop singer Zak Abel shines on his full-length debut album, ‘Only When We’re Naked.’ His best attribute is his voice.

Vivian Green, VGVI | Album Review

R&B singer-songwriter Vivian Green remains consistent and continues to impress on her sixth studio album, ‘VGVI.’