2019 album reviews | The Musical Hype

Hozier, Wasteland, Baby! | Album Review

Grammy-nominated Irish alternative musician Hozier returns with an alluring, well-rounded sophomore album in ‘Wasteland, Baby!’

The ever-colorful, southern rapper 2 Chainz returns with a pleasant, well-rounded fifth studio album with ‘Rap or Go to the League.’

Nearly 3 years after releasing A SEAT AT THE TABLE, Grammy-winning R&B artist Solange returns with her 4th studio album, WHEN I GET HOME.

Urban contemporary singer Kehlani returns after a two-year hiatus with a respectable, well-rounded, nine-track mixtape, ‘While We Wait.’

18-year old rapper Lil Pump delivers a sophomore album full of bangers on ‘Harverd Dropout,’ but ultimately forgets to expand his script.

Los Angeles alternative rock band Badflower showcase ample potential throughout their highly-anticipated debut album, OK, I’M SICK.

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter India.Arie remains consistent on ‘Worthy,’ her first proper, full-length album of originals since 2013.

Six years after releasing her self-titled fifth album, Canadian pop standout Avril Lavigne returns with her 6th LP, Head Above Water.

R&B icon Chaka Khan comes roaring back after a lengthy hiatus with a hella funky, feel-good album of originals, HELLO HAPPINESS.

Bro country duo Florida Georgia Line delivers an enjoyable, if sometimes corny fourth studio album with Can’t Say I Ain’t Country.

After delaying the release of her third studio album, Meghan Trainor returns with a love-centric, six-song EP, ‘The Love Train.’

Exceptionally gifted pop singer Ariana Grande continues her impressive run on her fifth studio album, ‘Thank U, Next,’ among her very best.