~ 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


Mali Music, The Transition of Mali | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

โ€˜The Transition of Mali,โ€™ the second secular album by former gospel artist Mali Music, proves to be another respectable, well-rounded affair.

All Time Low, Last Young Renegade | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

On its seventh album, โ€˜Last Young Renegade,โ€™ All Time Low embraces a newfound maturity. Although grown up, โ€˜Renegadeโ€™ remains enjoyable.

20 Best Albums of 2017 (So Far) | The Musical Hype

Kendrick Lamar (DAMN.), Father John Misty (Pure Comedy), and Chris Stapleton (From A Room: Volume 1) lead the list of 20 best albums of 2017 (so far).

Lil Yachty, Teenage Emotions | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Idiosyncratic rapper Lil Yachty drops a wild debut album with Teenage Emotions. Ultimately, it's a bizarre, messy effort, lacking depth.

Bryson Tiller, True to Self | Album Review

Louisville, Kentucky urban artist Bryson Tiller returns with his highly-anticipated sophomore album True to Self. The results are a mixed bag.

Washed Out, Paracosm | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Although itโ€™s always a beautiful effort, Paracosm, the 2013 sophomore album from Washed Out (Ernest Greene), is a wee bit too chill and mellow at times.

Faith Evans & The Notorious B.I.G., The King & I | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Faith Evans releases a new studio album, โ€˜The King & I,โ€™ collaborating with her late hubby, The Notorious B.I.G. The effort exceeds expectations.

Linkin Park, One More Light | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Linkin Park returns with its seventh studio album, โ€˜One More Light.โ€™ Unfortunately, fans wanting more bite will get more pop instead.

Paramore, After Laughter | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Paramore returns with an ambitious, energetic fifth studio album, โ€˜After Laughter.โ€™

Machine Gun Kelly, bloom | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Machine Gun Kelly delivers an enjoyable third album with โ€˜bloom,โ€™ balancing tougher rhymes and kinder, gentler pop-rapping.