~ 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 β€˜puts a cap’ on things. Each track also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (Β½ 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


ZAYN, Vibez | Track Review 🎡

Pop standout ZAYN drops the enjoyable and sensual single β€œVibez,” which appears on his third studio album, Nobody is Listening.

Foo Fighters, No Son of Mine | Track Review 🎡

Following a polarizing promo single, Foo Fighters return to form on their second single from Medicine at Midnight, β€œNo Son of Mine.”

Celeste, Love is Back | Single Notez 🎢

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the single 🎡 β€œLove is Back,” by American born, British pop artist, Celeste.

Lauv, 2021 | Track Review 🎡

Pop singer/songwriter Lauv ushers β€˜matters of the heart’ into the new year with his brand-new single, β€œ2021.”

Mitch Rossell, 2020 | Single Notez 🎢

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the single 🎡 β€œ2020,” by country artist, Mitch Rossell.

Justin Bieber, Anyone | Track Review 🎡

Grammy-winning pop superstar Justin Bieber rings in 2021 with a brand-new single, β€œAnyone,” with respectable results.

Matt Jaffe, Voodoo Doll | Track Review 🎡

Singer/songwriter Matt Jaffe impresses once again with β€œVoodoo 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 🎡 β€œBummerland,” by alternative pop brother collective, πŸŽ™ AJR.

AJR, My Play | Track Review 🎡

AJR fall short on β€œMy 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 β€œLiberty Bell,” by alternative duo, DARKSIDE (Nicolas Jaar and Dave Harrington).