~ 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


Gabrielle Aplin, “Skylight” | Track Review 🎵

English singer/songwriter Gabrielle Aplin shines on her hypnotic single, “Skylight” – a terrific gift to close out 2021.

Brett Eldredge, “Holy Water” | Track Review 🎵

Country singer/songwriter Brett Eldredge provided fans with an early Christmas gift with an enjoyable, well-rounded single, “Holy Water.”

Azealia Banks, “F**k Him All Night” | After Dark 🕛 🌃

On the 39th edition of After Dark (2021), we explore the naughty, risqué & sexual vibes behind, “F**k Him All Night” by Azealia Banks. 

Lil Durk, “Broadway Girls” | Track Review 🎵

Unlikely collaborators Lil Durk and Morgan Wallen – rap and country – drop a surefire crossover hit with “Broadway Girls.”

Camilo, “Pesadilla” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated Colombian musician Camilo shines on his nightmare-fueled single, “Pesadilla.”

Aaliyah, “Poison” | Track Review 🎵

Aaliyah returns in 2021 posthumously with “Poison,” an unfortunate single featuring The Weeknd that does nothing to amplify her legacy.

Rick Ross, “Little Havana” | Track Review 🎵

Rick Ross ‘does his thing’ on “Little Havana,” assisted by self-proclaimed cocaine king, Willie Falcon and The-Dream.

Schmuck, Stoking The Unrest | Track Review 🎵

Schmuck's latest rock album, 'Stoking The Unrest', propels them ahead. Read the full review here.

Mary J. Blige, “Amazing” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B superstar Mary J. Blige makes a fierce return on “Amazing,” featuring fellow Grammy winner, DJ Khaled.

5 Seconds of Summer, “2011” | Track Review 🎵

Australian pop collective 5 Seconds of Summer are in reminiscent mode on their latest single, “2021” where they seek to return to simpler times.