~ 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


Fantasia, The Definition of… | Album Review 💿

Fantasia delivers an eclectic fifth album with 'The Definition of.' Like many eclectic albums, sometimes risks lead to rewards and other times not so much.

Keith Sweat, Dress to Impress | Album Review

New Jack Swing R&B veteran Keith Sweat remains tried-and-true on 'Dress to Impress,' delivering a well-rounded grown-folks R&B album.

Gucci Mane Flexes Hard on ‘Everybody Looking’

After being released from prison, Gucci Mane returns with ‘Everybody Looking,’ his first studio album in years which was recorded in just six days.

Aaron Neville Delivers Best Album in Years With ‘Apache’

Distinctly versatile New Orleans soul legend Aaron Neville returns with his best and most enjoyable album in years, ‘Apache.’

Good Charlotte Returns After Six-Year Hiatus With ‘Youth Authority’

Good Charlotte delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded comeback effort with 'Youth Authority', its first album in nearly six years.

Ghostbusters [2016 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (Review)

Ghostbusters (2016 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is very much a soundtrack – it has some moments and it also has some flaws.

Dreezy Shows Potential Throughout ‘No Hard Feelings’

All in all, Chicago rapper/singer Dreezy shows immense potential throughout the course of her debut album No Hard Feelings.

Snoop Dogg, Coolaid | Album Review 💿

Despite being past his lucrative peak, Snoop Dogg continues to be prolific, delivering another consistent and enjoyable offering with latest LP ‘Coolaid.’

Michael Kiwanuka Shines on Sophomore LP ‘Love & Hate’

Michael Kiwanuka assembles a superb effort with sophomore LP Love & Hate. The singing, songwriting, and production are top-notch.

Flume, Skin | Album Review

Flume flexes his tremendous musicianship and production skills on well-rounded, eclectic sophomore LP, SKIN.