~ 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


Matt Jaffe, Voodoo Doll | Track Review 🎵

Singer/songwriter Matt Jaffe impresses once again with “Voodoo Doll,” an unorthodox love song of sorts sure to tickle your fancy.

AJR, Bummerland | Single Notez 🎶

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the song 🎵 “Bummerland,” by alternative pop brother collective, 🎙 AJR.

AJR, My Play | Track Review 🎵

AJR fall short on “My Play,” taking the hipster-millennial aesthetic too far on the third single from their 2021 album, OK ORCHESTRA.

DARKSIDE, Liberty Bell | Single Notez 🎶

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the song “Liberty Bell,” by alternative duo, DARKSIDE (Nicolas Jaar and Dave Harrington).

Kelsey Lu & Yves Tumor, let all the poisons … | Single Notez 🎶

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the single “let all the poisons that lurk in the mud seep out” by Kelsey Lu and Yves Tumor.

bby ivy, In Case U Wanna Come Back | Single Notez 🎶

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the single “In Case U Wanna Come Back,” by ascending Norwegian pop artist, bby ivy.

Dixie D’Amelio, Roommates | Single Notez 🎶

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the single “Roommates,” by TikTok star and up-and-coming pop singer, Dixie D’Amelio.

Steve Aoki & Aloe Blacc, My Way | Single Notez 🎶

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the dance remix of “My Way,” by Steve Aoki and Aloe Blacc.

Ed Sheeran, Afterglow | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winner Ed Sheeran surprises with a simple but overall respectable new solo single, “Afterglow,” unattached to any future project.

Gwen Stefani, Let Me Reintroduce Myself | Track Review 🎵

Gwen Stefani successfully reintroduces herself on her comeback, ska-infused pop single, “Let Me Reintroduce Myself.”