Songs (singles + tracks) of various styles are reviewed in this section of The Musical Hype. Songs are assigned a rating between 0 and 5 stars.
![Grizzly Bear, Painted Ruins [📷: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/grizzly-bear-painted-ruins-rca.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
There is no ‘mourning’ on “Mourning Song.” Alternative darlings Grizzly Bear returns strong following a five-year hiatus between albums.
![Thomas Rhett, Life Changes [📷: Big Machine]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/thomas-rhett-life-changes-big-machine.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Thomas Rhett truly examines ‘life changes’ on “Sixteen,” the third single from his third studio album, ‘Life Changes.’
Canadian artist Lights returns in a gigantic way with “Giants,” the adventurous promo single for her new album, ‘Skin & Earth.’
![Dustin Lynch, Current Mood [📷: Broken Bow]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dustin-lynch-current-mood-broken-bow.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Tennessee country artist Dustin Lynch amps up the southern charm on “Small Town Boy,” the second single from his third album, ‘Current Mood.’
![P!nk, Beautiful Trauma [📷: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/pink-beautiful-trauma-rca.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
P!nk makes a respectable comeback on “What About Us,” the thoughtful promo single from her long-awaited, seventh studio album, ‘Beautiful Trauma.’
Singer/Songwriter Jack Johnson comes back strong on “My Mind is For Sale,” the politically-charged promo single from All the Light Above It Too.
Rae Sremmurd returns with a uniquely-titled single, “Perplexing Pegasus.” As distinct as the title is, the single is more flex-fest than innovative spirit.
Action Bronson dropped, “Durag vs. Headband,” the first single from his 2017 sophomore album, Blue Chips 7000, in October 2016.
Country musician Chase Rice returns with “Three Chords & The Truth,” the promo single for his third studio album, ‘Lambs & Lions.’
On single “That’s It,” Bebe Rexha nails the urban-pop sound without breaking new ground. She enlists Gucci Mane and 2 Chainz.
![A$AP Ferg, Still Striving [📷: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/asap-ferg-still-striving-rca.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
Ahead of his third studio album, Still Striving, A$AP Ferg drops unapologetic single, “Plain Jane.”
Greek-Swedish DJ Steve Angello takes us to church on his triumphant, jubilant single, “Rejoice,” featuring Bishop T.D. Jakes.