~ 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


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.”

Troye Sivan, could cry just thinkin about you | Track Review 🎵

Australian standout Troye Sivan unleashes “Could cry just thinkin about you (Full Version)” and it’s ‘just what the doctor ordered.’

ICE NINE KILLS, Hip to Be Scared | Track Review 🎵

ICE NINE KILLS serves up impressive musicianship and entertaining, tongue-n-cheek, horror-laden moments on “Hip to Be Scared.”

BTS, Permission to Dance | Track Review 🎵

K-Pop kings BTS show that there’s nothing wrong with clean, innocent, and wholesome fun on “Permission to Dance.”

The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber, Stay | Track Review 🎵

Aussie rapper/singer The Kid LAROI and Canadian pop superstar Justin Bieber perform well together on the short, entertaining single, “Stay.”