~ 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


Julia Thomsen, Paradise | Track Review 🎵

George James: Julia Thomsen soothes the soul with, 'Paradise'. It is a delivery that captivates and leads to a corner where only calmness exists.

Olivia O’Brien, Sociopath | Track Review 🎵

Olivia O’Brien proves “Sociopath” is more than an eye-catching title – it’s also a truly ear catching, intriguing single.

twenty one pilots, Shy Away | Track Review 🎵

Twenty one pilots return with a hot new single, “Shy Away,” which serves as the promo for their sixth album, Scaled and Icy.

Nobody, Daydreamer | Track Review 🎵

George James: Nobody is proving to be quite the somebody with her new release, 'Daydreamer'. Read the full review here on The Musical Hype.

Polo G, RAPSTAR | Track Review 🎵

Rapper Polo G keeps the momentum going strong in 2021 on his intriguing new melodic rap single, “RAPSTAR.”

Doja Cat, Kiss Me More | Track Review 🎵

Hitmaking rapper/singer Doja Cat drops another bop with the sensually charged “Kiss Me More” featuring R&B standout, SZA.

The Offspring, We Never Have Sex Anymore | Track Review 🎵

Veteran rock collective The Offspring shine on their colorful, sex-deprived single, “We Never Have Sex Anymore.”

The Isley Brothers, Friends & Family | Track Review 🎵

Ron Isley and The Isley Brothers shine on their classy, feel-good, soulful comeback single, “Friends & Family” featuring Snoop Dogg.

42 Dugg & Roddy Ricch, 4 Da Gang | Single Notez 🎶

On the 20th edition of Single Notez 🎶 in 2021, we provide some quick thoughts on the single “4 Da Gang,” by 42 Dugg & Roddy Ricch.

BTS, Film out | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated K-Pop superstars BTS have another hit on their hands with their Japanese ballad, “Film Out.”