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Albums & 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.

= MASTERPIECE

= NEAR MASTERPIECE

= EXCELLENT

= VERY GOOD

= AVERAGE / GOOD

= BELOW AVERAGE

= MEDIOCRE

, , , = BAD

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John Legend, Bigger Love | Album Review 💿

John Legend takes some risks on Bigger Love, which is imperfect, but more often than not, an enjoyable contemporary R&B album.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 23, 2020 ago

Chloe x Halle, Ungodly Hour [📷: Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia]

Chloe x Halle, Ungodly Hour | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated R&B sister duo Chloe x Halle show incredible versatility on their fun, well-rounded sophomore album, Ungodly Hour.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 17, 2020 ago

Charli XCX, how i'm feeling now [Photo Credit: Warner UK]

Charli XCX, how i’m feeling now | Album Review 💿

In the midst of a global pandemic, Charli XCX delivers a brief, but creative and intriguing ‘quarantine’ pop album with how i’m feeling now.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 13, 2020 ago

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Reunions [Photo Credit: Southeastern]

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Reunions | Album Review 💿

Grammy-winning Americana collective Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit release one of the very best albums of 2020, Reunions.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 12, 2020 ago

Run the Jewels, RTJ4 [Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management]

Run the Jewels, RTJ4 | Album Review 💿

Run the Jewels returns with their fourth studio album, the incredibly consistent, well-rounded, and socially conscious RTJ4.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 11, 2020 ago

Moses Sumney, Græ [Photo Credit: Jagjaguwar]

Moses Sumney, Græ | Album Review 💿

Alternative singer/songwriter Moses Sumney delivers one of the most ambitious musical projects of 2020 with sophomore album, Græ.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 5, 2020 ago

Perfume Genius, Set My Heart on Fire Immediately [Photo Credit: Matador]

Perfume Genius, Set My Heart on Fire Immediately | Album Review 💿

Mike Hadreas, better known as Perfume Genius, shines on his incredibly artful, fifth studio album, Set My Heart on Fire Immediately.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 4, 2020 ago

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Ro James, MANTIC | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated R&B artist Ro James delivers an enjoyable, ultra-sensual, and well-rounded sophomore album on MANTIC.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 2, 2020 ago

Alec Benjamin, These Two Windows [Photo Credit: Alec Benjamin]

Alec Benjamin, These Two Windows | Album Review 💿

Alec Benjamin delivers an enjoyable, honest, and well-rounded debut album with These Two Windows, running a succinct 10 tracks/28 minutes.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 1, 2020 ago

Lady Gaga, Chromatica [📷 : Interscope]

Lady Gaga, Chromatica | Album Review 💿

With her sixth studio album, Chromatica, Lady Gaga delivers her best and most enjoyable solo album since Born this Way.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 1, 2020 ago

The 1975, Notes on a Conditional Form [Photo Credit: Interscope]

The 1975, Notes on a Conditional Form | Album Review (Condensed) 💿

The 1975 throw around a vast number of ideas throughout their fourth studio LP, Notes on a Conditional Form, which ultimately lacks cohesion.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 30, 2020 ago

The 1975, Notes on a Conditional Form [Photo Credit: Interscope]

The 1975, Notes on a Conditional Form | Album Review 💿

The 1975 throw around a vast number of ideas throughout their fourth studio LP, Notes on a Conditional Form, which ultimately lacks cohesion.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 29, 2020 ago

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