~ 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


Asbjørn, Remember My Name | Track Review 🎵

Openly gay Danish pop musician Asbjørn ‘brings the heat’ on his impressive, third single from 2021, “Remember My Name.”

Camilo & Shawn Mendes, KESI (Remix) | Track Review 🎵

Camilo enlists Shawn Mendes for 🎵 “KESI (Remix).” Here, the remix does what it’s supposed to – enhance a record that was already great.

Conan Gray, People Watching | Track Review 🎵

Conan Gray shines on “People Watching,” his short but utterly sweet third single of 2021, set to appear on his sophomore album.

Swedish House Mafia, It Gets Better | Track Review 🎵

Swedish House Mafia makes an awesome return with their three-minute bop, “It Gets Better,” appearing on Paradise Again.

Peter Jessy, Daydream | Track Review 🎵

Canadian singer/songwriter Peter Jessy delivers an uber relatable, love-centric, must-hear, indie-pop single in “Daydream.”

Mike Zito, Dreaming Of You | Track Review 🎵

George James: “Dreaming Of You” by Mike Zito a track that grabs your attention & doesn't let go; a solid blues classic that will go down in history.

Jacques Strange, Breathe | Track Review 🎵

“Breathe” is sure to leave you breathless as Welsh pop artist Jacques Strange blesses us with the gift of a certified summer B-O-P.

Kane Brown & blackbear, Memory | Track Review 🎵

Although an unlikely pairing, country artist Kane Brown and pop artist blackbear successful collaborate on the catchy single, “Memory.”

Post Malone, Motley Crew | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper/singer Post Malone goes harder and totally entertains on banging single, “Motley Crew.”

Omar Apollo, Go Away | Track Review 🎵

Rising alternative Chicano musician Omar Apollo shines once more on his groovy, love-fueled single, “Go Away.”