~ Song Reviews 🎵 ~

Ah, welcome to the page that is dedicated solely to Single & Track reviews. Singles and tracks of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – We don’t discriminate. Track reviews are also available on the home page.

More often than not, the single reviews on the site tend to follow a format that includes an intro paragraph with background information, a body, comprised of 1-2 paragraphs of analysis, and a concluding paragraph that ‘puts a cap’ on things. Each track 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.

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

Track reviews generally run a minimum of 250 words with many running north of 300 words. So, music enthusiasts everywhere – Musical Hypeians worldwide – get your fix of single & track reviews down below!!!

Brent Faulkner

The Musical Hype


Zach Bryan, “From Austin” | Track Review 🎵

Country singer/songwriter Zach Bryan shines on his “From Austin,” the first single from his debut album, American Heartbreak.

Tyga & Doja Cat, “Freaky Deaky” | Track Review 🎵

Tyga and Doja Cat concoct a fun, sexed-up hit with their collaborative single, “Freaky Deaky.”

Troye Sivan & Gordi, “Wait” | Track Review 🎵

Troye Sivan & Gordi transcend ‘soundtrack’ with “Wait,” a terrific single from the original motion picture, Three Months.

Joshua Bassett, “Doppelgänger” | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Joshua Bassett continues to build a compelling case for his artistry on his latest, highly relatable single, “Doppelgänger.”

ROSALÍA, “Chicken Teriyaki” | Track Review 🎵

ROSALÍA continues to impress with “Chicken Teriyaki,” the entertaining, hell catchy third single from her highly anticipated album, MOTOMAMI.

Jack Harlow, “Nail Tech” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper Jack Harlow lacks no confidence on his first single of 2022, the enjoyable banger, “Nail Tech.”

Omar Apollo, “Invincible” | Track Review 🎵

Omar Apollo is the gift that keeps giving.  He shines on “Invincible,” a single from his debut album, Ivory, featuring Daniel Caesar.

ODESZA, “The Last Goodbye” | Track Review 🎵

Seattle electronic duo ODESZA returns with a superb, six-minute single, “The Last Goodbye” which samples a Betty LaVette gem. 

Ed Sheeran, “The Joker and the Queen” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy winner, Ed Sheeran, taps fellow Grammy winner, Taylor Swift, for a gorgeous remix of “The Joker and the Queen.”

Saweetie, “Closer” | Track Review 🎵

Saweetie taps H.E.R. for the assist on “Closer,” a groovy, melodic/pop-oriented rap single set to appear on her debut album, Pretty B*tch Music.