~ 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


Keedron Bryant & Symba, I Know I Been Changed | Single Notez 🎶

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the song 🎵 “I Know I Been Changed,” by Keedron Bryant & Symba featuring Gary Clark Jr.

Lana Del Rey, Chemtrails Over the Country Club | Track Review 🎵

Lana Del Rey shines on “Chemtrails Over the Country Club,” the second single from her 2021 album, Chemtrails Over the Country Club.

DaBaby, Masterpiece | Track Review 🎵

DaBaby returns with his first single of 2021, “Masterpiece,” which is entertaining enough but fails to move the needle ultimately.

Flo Milli, Roaring 20s | Single Notez 🎶

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the song 🎵 “Roaring 20s,” by rapper Flo Milli.

Ariana Grande, 34+35 (Remix) | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop superstar Ariana Grande enlists Grammy-nominated rappers Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion for the “34+35 (Remix).”

Olivia Rodrigo, Drivers License | Track Review 🎵

Teen pop actress and singer Olivia Rodrigo ‘shines like a diamond’ on her breakthrough, brokenhearted single, “Drivers License.”

Anthony Hamilton, Mercy | Track Review 🎵

Anthony Hamilton shines on his incredibly woke, socially conscious single, “Mercy” featuring social justice leader Tamika Mallory.

ASHRR, Dark Eyes | Track Review 🎵

Los Angeles darkwave/post-punk collective Ashrr check off all of the boxes on their impressive, late 2020 single, “Dark Eyes.”

Zara Larsson, Talk About Love | Track Review 🎵

Rising Swedish pop artist Zara Larsson returns with her first single of 2021, “Talk About Love,” assisted by Young Thug.

Kings of Leon, 100,000 People | Track Review 🎵

Kings of Leon continues a strong comeback with “100,000 People,” a lengthy promo track from the band’s 8th studio LP, When You See Yourself.