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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

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

Lil Baby, My Turn [Photo Credits: Quality Control Music / Motown]

Lil Baby, My Turn | Album Review 💿

Atlanta rapper Lil Baby delivers the goods (for the most part) on My Turn, a trap album with no shortage of bangers.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsMarch 4, 2020 ago

Ozzy Osbourne, Ordinary Man [Photo Credit: Epic]

Ozzy Osbourne, Ordinary Man | Album Review 💿

Metal icon Ozzy Osbourne makes quite an intriguing comeback on his 12th studio album, and first in a decade, Ordinary Man.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 24, 2020 ago

Tame Impala, The Slow Rush [Photo Credit: Island]

Tame Impala, The Slow Rush | Album Review 💿

Following a five-year hiatus, Tame Impala makes a compelling return on its psychedelia-heavy, introspective, 4th studio album, The Slow Rush.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 21, 2020 ago

Justin Bieber, Changes [Photo Credit: Def Jam]

Justin Bieber, Changes | Album Review 💿

After nearly a five-year hiatus, Justin Bieber returns with his comeback album, Changes. The problem is, it’s an underwhelming affair.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 20, 2020 ago

Kesha, High Road [Photo Credit: Kemosabe]

Kesha, High Road | Album Review 💿

Grammy-nominated pop artist Kesha brings ample spirit, energy, and f-bombs on her colorful fourth studio album, High Road.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 14, 2020 ago

Meghan Trainor, Treat Myself [Photo Credit: Epic]

Meghan Trainor, Treat Myself | Album Review 💿

After being delayed more than a year, Meghan Trainor returns with her third studio album, Treat Myself, with so-so results.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 13, 2020 ago

Lil Wayne, Funeral [Photo Credit: Young Money]

Lil Wayne, Funeral | Album Review 💿

Lil Wayne has his share of moments (and bangers) on his surprise 2020 album, Funeral. Even so, it could’ve benefited from some edits.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 7, 2020 ago

K. Michelle, All Monsters are Human [Photo Credit: Chase Landin / No Color No Sound / eOne]

K. Michelle, All Monsters are Human | Album Review 💿

Blunt & unapologetic R&B artist K. Michelle remains true to herself on her first album post-Atlantic Records, All Monsters are Humans.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 6, 2020 ago

Ryan Beatty, Dreaming of David [Photo Credits: Boy in Jeans / Mad Love / Interscope]

Ryan Beatty, Dreaming of David | Album Review 💿

On his brilliant sophomore album, Dreaming of David, Ryan Beatty is more ambitious, while maintaining incredible authenticity.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsFebruary 4, 2020 ago

Spencer Barnett, I'm Fine (EP) [Photo Credit: Chateau Barnett]

Spencer Barnett, I’m Fine | Album Review 💿

Approaching his 20th year living, ascending pop heartthrob Spencer Barnett impresses on his second EP and first of 2020, I’m Fine.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 28, 2020 ago

Halsey, Manic [📷: Capitol]

Halsey, Manic | Album Review 💿

Manic, the third studio album by Grammy-nominated alt-pop sensation Halsey, is an intriguing album overall, with its fair share of moments.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 27, 2020 ago

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