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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

J Balvin, Colores [Photo Credit: UMG]

J Balvin, Colores | Album Review 💿

Columbian reggaeton superstar J Balvin delivers a brief but totally entertaining and ‘colorful’ sixth studio album, Colores.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 27, 2020 ago

Lil Uzi Vert, Eternal Atake (Deluxe) - LUV vs. The World 2 [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

Lil Uzi Vert, Eternal Atake (Dlx) – LUV vs. The World 2 | Album Review 💿

After releasing Eternal Atake, Lil Uzi Vert returns with the ‘deluxe edition,’ essentially an entirely new album, LUV vs. The World 2.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 26, 2020 ago

Conan Gray, Kid Krow [Photo Credit: Republic]

Conan Gray, Kid Krow | Album Review 💿

Conan Gray impresses on his full-length debut album, Kid Krow, showing off both compelling vocal and songwriting skills.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 25, 2020 ago

Adam Lambert, Velvet [Photo Credits: More is More / EMPIRE]

Adam Lambert, Velvet | Album Review 💿

Nearly five years after unleashing The Original High, Adam Lambert returns with an electrifying, fourth studio album, Velvet.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 24, 2020 ago

Megan Thee Stallion, Suga [Photo Credit: 300 Entertainment]

Megan Thee Stallion, Suga | Album Review 💿

Megan Thee Stallion remains entertaining and unapologetic on Suga, though loses some steam on its more melodic moments.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 23, 2020 ago

The Weeknd, After Hours [📷: Republic]

The Weeknd, After Hours | Album Review 💿

Two years after releasing his EP, My Dear Melancholy, The Weeknd returns with a truly compelling fourth studio album, After Hours.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 23, 2020 ago

Lil Uzi Vert, Eternal Atake [Photo Credit: Atlantic]

Lil Uzi Vert, Eternal Atake | Album Review 💿

On his surprise album Eternal Atake, Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Uzi Vert delivers his fair share of intriguing, if often shallow moments.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 20, 2020 ago

Niall Horan, Heartbreak Weather [Photo Credit: Capitol]

Niall Horan, Heartbreak Weather | Album Review 💿

Following a respectable, if safe debut LP, Niall Horan takes a big, mature step forward on his sophomore LP, Heartbreak Weather.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 18, 2020 ago

Jhené Aiko, Chilombo [Photo Credit: Def Jam]

Jhené Aiko, Chilombo | Album Review 💿

On her enjoyable, though lengthy 3rd studio LP, Chilombo, Jhené Aiko explores feelings in the aftermath of a breakup & works toward healing.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 12, 2020 ago

$uicideBoy$, Stop Staring at the Shadows [Photo Credit: G*59]

$uicideBoy$, Stop Staring at the Shadows | Album Review 💿

$uicideBoy$ return with their potent sophomore LP, Stop Staring at the Shadows, characterized by awesome production and pessimistic rhymes.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 10, 2020 ago

Lauv, ~how i'm feeling~ [Photo Credits: Lauv / AWAL]

Lauv, ~how I’m feeling ~ | Album Review 💿

Rising pop artist Lauv (Ari Leff) showcases immense talent throughout his highly anticipated debut album, ~how I’m feeling~.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 9, 2020 ago

Bad Bunny, YHLGMDLG [Photo Credit: Rimas Entertainment]

Bad Bunny, YHLQMDLG | Album Review 💿

Although it runs long, all in all, Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny delivers a truly compelling sophomore album in YHLQMDLG.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 5, 2020 ago

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