~ 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


Juice WRLD & Justin Bieber, “Wandered to LA” | Track Review 🎵

Melodic rapper Juice WRLD returns with another posthumous record, “Wandered to LA,” assisted by pop superstar, Justin Bieber.

Shawn Mendes, “It’ll Be Okay” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop artist Shawn Mendes channels his recent breakup into a marvelous, vulnerable single, “It’ll Be Okay.”

Mary J. Blige, “Good Morning Gorgeous” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B superstar Mary J. Blige makes a compelling, powerful return with “Good Morning Gorgeous.”

Joshua Bassett, “Crisis” | Track Review 🎵

Though overshadowed by noise about everything else but music, the talented Joshua Bassett delivers on his honest single, “Crisis.”

Walker Hayes, “AA” | Track Review 🎵

Ascending middle-aged country musician Walker Hayes continues to build to the biggest album of his career with third single, “AA.”

Blueface & Blxst, Chose Me | Track Review 🎵

Blueface and Blxst join forces on the brief single “Chose Me,” showcasing effective but contrasting styles musically.

Years & Years & Galantis, “Sweet Talker” | Track Review 🎵

Synthpop standout Years & Years (Olly Alexander) and Galantis join forces on the marvelous, ear-catching single, “Sweet Talker.”

Paul Cauthen, “Country as F**k” | Track Review 🎵

Americana/Country singer/songwriter Paul Cauthen wants the world to know just how country he is on “Country as F**k.”

FLETCHER & Hayley Kiyoko, “Cherry” | Track Review 🎵

LGBTQ+ 🏳️‍🌈 pop standouts FLETCHER and Hayley Kiyoko bring the heat on their brief, fun, and sexy single, “Cherry.”

NLE Choppa, “I.Y.B.” | Track Review 🎵

Rapper NLE Choppa goes hard on “I.Y.B.” (“If you buck”), dropping a ferocious banger that runs a mere minute-and-a-half.