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        • Album ๐Ÿ’ฟAlbums & EPsย  ๐Ÿ’ฟ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™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.ย Also, GEMS โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ 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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    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Albums & EPsย  ๐Ÿ’ฟ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype โ€“ we donโ€™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.ย Also, GEMS โ€“ the best, highly recommended tracks โ€“ are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review.

    5 out of 5 stars = MASTERPIECE

    4.5 out of 5 stars = NEAR MASTERPIECE

    4 out of 5 stars = EXCELLENT

    3.5 out of 5 stars = VERY GOOD

    3 out of 5 stars = AVERAGE / GOOD

    2.5 out of 5 stars = BELOW AVERAGE

    2 out of 5 stars = MEDIOCRE

    1.5 out of 5 stars, 1 out of 5 stars, 0.5 out of 5 stars, 0 out of 5 stars = BAD

    Kendrick Lamar, GNX [๐Ÿ“ท: pgLang / Interscope]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Kendrick Lamar, GNX | ๐Ÿ’ฟ Review

    Grammy- and Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar delivers another enjoyable, well-rounded sixth album with the more accessible GNX.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJuly 8, 2025 ago
    Lizzo, MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING [๐Ÿ“ท: Nice Life Recording Company / Atlantic Recording Corporation]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Lizzo, MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING | ๐Ÿ“€ Review

    Grammy winner Lizzo drops an enjoyable, summery, and unapologetic rap mixtape with MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJuly 7, 2025 ago
    Ervin Munir
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Ervin Munir, Pure And Simple | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    George James: Norfolk singer-songwriter Ervin Munir returns with his second studio album, Pure and Simple.

    By George James, 4 monthsMarch 25, 2025 ago
    Aka Kelzz, Odyssey [๐Ÿ“ท: AKA KELZZ]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    AKA KELZZ, Odyssey | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    George James: “Odyssey” by AKA KELZZ is a celebration of emotional freedom & self-discovery. The Berlin-based singer takes us on a trip through vulnerability, resiliency, and delight…

    By George James, 7 monthsDecember 5, 2024 ago
    North Ship, It Looked Like Rain [๐Ÿ“ท: adrian purser]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    North Ship, It Looked Like Rain | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    George James: North Ship, a musical pairing from Copenhagen, stuns us with their new album, It Looked Like Rain.

    By George James, 12 monthsJuly 26, 2024 ago
    ETHAN, DIVINE INTERVENTION (EP) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; ETHAN; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Krรณlestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    ETHAN, Divine Intervention (EP) | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Sydney-based, New Zealand pop singer, songwriter, and producer ETHAN excels on his sexy, six-song EP, DIVINE INTERVENTION.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearApril 18, 2024 ago
    Ariana Grande, eternal sunshine [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Republic; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Krรณlestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Ariana Grande, eternal sunshine | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Following nearly a four-year-hiatus, pop superstar Ariana Grande returns with her stupendous, seventh studio album, eternal sunshine.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearMarch 18, 2024 ago
    Kingdumb, Eternally Never [๐Ÿ“ท: Kingdumb]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Kingdumb, Eternally Never | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Kingdumb, the versatile producer hailing from Swindon, delivers a captivating ride with his latest mixtape, Eternally Never.

    By George James, 1 yearMarch 15, 2024 ago
    Jennifer Porter
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Jennifer Porter, Yes, I Do! | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    On Yes, I Do!, Jennifer Porter transports us to the vibrant streets of New Orleans and the soulful ambiance of Memphis, where blues & soul intertwine.

    By George James, 1 yearFebruary 9, 2024 ago
    Ricky Dillard, Choirmaster II [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Capitol CMG, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Krรณlestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Ricky Dillard, Choirmaster II | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Grammy-nominated gospel singer, songwriter, and choirmaster Ricky Dillard delivers another fantastic live gospel album with Choirmaster II.

    By the musical hype, 1 yearJanuary 29, 2024 ago
    Ervin Munir
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Ervin Munir, Broken Compass | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Broken Compass, the latest album by Ervin Munir, is a shining example of the enduring power of folk, blending traditional influences with contemporary styles.

    By George James, 1 yearJanuary 17, 2024 ago
    Joaicon, emotional fuqboi (EP) [๐Ÿ“ท: IconzRecordz]
    Album ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Joaicon, emotional fuqboi | Album Review ๐Ÿ’ฟ

    Dominican pop artist Joaicon shines on his brief but compelling debut EP, memorably titled, emotional fuqboi.

    By the musical hype, 2 yearsDecember 5, 2023 ago

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