2021 album reviews | The Musical Hype

Halsey, If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power | Album Review 💿

Alternative pop standout Halsey delivers the best LP of her career with her fourth album, If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power.

Solar Power, the third studio album by Lorde, doesn’t match or eclipse her masterpiece Melodrama, but has its fair share of elite moments.

The late, great Prince shines on his posthumously released album, Welcome 2 America, adding to his illustrious catalog of music.

Actor/musician extraordinaire Ben Platt ‘shakes things up’ on his sophomore album, Reverie, further showcasing his talent and versatility.

Although a tall task, Jennifer Hudson does a fantastic job of capturing the essence of Aretha Franklin on the Respect soundtrack.

Billie Eilish exceeds expectations on Happier Than Ever, her authentic, more intimate and personal sophomore album.

Alternative singer/songwriter Clairo ‘ups the ante’ on her incredibly mature and artful sophomore album, SLING.

R&B artist Leon Bridges releases his most ‘contemporary’ album to date in Gold-Diggers Sound, while retaining the soulful cues and touches.

R&B artist Cautious Clay shows great potential on his brief, enjoyable, and respectable debut album, Deadpan Love.

Once again, Grammy winner Tyler, The Creator delivers an elite, must-hear album with CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST.

Grammy-nominated singer/rapper Doja Cat shines on her third studio album, Planet Her. Planet Her screams ‘breakthrough’ album.

Grammy-nominated R&B artist GIVĒON is utterly superb on his 2021 album, When It’s All Said and Done… Take Time.