~ 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


Chandra Chakraborty, Together In Love And Separation | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Guest contributor, George James: Chandra Chakraborty and Saskia Griffiths-Moore team up for a new album, Together In Love And Separation.

Benson Boone, Walk Me Homeโ€ฆ | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Emerging pop singer/songwriter Benson Boone shows plenty of potential on his enjoyable, debut EP, Walk Me Homeโ€ฆ

Beyoncรฉ, RENAISSANCE | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

After an agonizing six-year hiatus, Beyoncรฉ returns in a big and bold way with her highly anticipated seventh studio album, RENAISSANCE.

rei brown, Xeno | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Japanese, queer, alt-pop artist rei brown impresses on his debut album, Xeno, showcasing ample potential and innovative spirit.ย 

Shivum Sharma, In Transit (EP) | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Southeast London singer, songwriter, producer, and DJ Shivum Sharma makes our ears perk up on his incredibly sweet, four-song project, In Transit (EP).

Steve Lacy, Gemini Rights | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Steve Lacy delivers one of the very best albums of 2022 with his relatively short but potent sophomore album, Gemini Rights.

Lizzo, Special | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Oft-criticized, bigger-than-life, Grammy-winning pop star Lizzo delivers a consistent, sickening sophomore album with Special.

Sabi Pitt, Keep On | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Sabi Pitt channels a fresh new wave of enthusiasm on his album, 'Keep On'. It is a cacophony of styles that come together to create a united front.

Conan Gray, Superache | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Conan Gray continues to expand and improve his artistry and craft, shining on his stellar sophomore album, Superache.

Sub Urban, HIVE | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Sub Urban (Daniel Virgil Maisonneuve) does a fine job introducing himself to the world on his short but potent debut album, HIVE.