~ Song Reviews ๐ŸŽต ~

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 โ€“ We donโ€™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 โ€˜puts a capโ€™ on things. Each track also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 โ€“ 5 (ยฝ 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 โ€“ Musical Hypeians worldwide โ€“ get your fix of single & track reviews down below!!!

Brent Faulkner

The Musical Hype


ASHRR, Dark Eyes | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

Los Angeles darkwave/post-punk collective Ashrr check off all of the boxes on their impressive, late 2020 single, โ€œDark Eyes.โ€

Zara Larsson, Talk About Love | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

Rising Swedish pop artist Zara Larsson returns with her first single of 2021, โ€œTalk About Love,โ€ assisted by Young Thug.

Kings of Leon, 100,000 People | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

Kings of Leon continues a strong comeback with โ€œ100,000 People,โ€ a lengthy promo track from the bandโ€™s 8th studio LP, When You See Yourself.

Kings of Leon, The Bandit | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

Kings of Leon make a strong comeback with โ€œThe Bandit,โ€ the lead single from their eighth studio album, When You See Yourself.

Russ, โ€œUGLYโ€ | Single Notez ๐ŸŽถ

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the song ๐ŸŽต โ€œUGLY,โ€ by rapper Russ featuring Grammy-nominated rapper, Lil Baby.

MOD SUN, โ€œFlamesโ€ | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

MOD SUN and Avril Lavigne make an unlikely collaboration work incredibly well on the short but sweet single, โ€œFlames.โ€

Saweetie, Best Friend | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

Rapper Saweetie, assisted by fellow, Grammy-nominated rapper, Doja Cat, brings the heat (and friendship) on the enjoyable โ€œBest Friend.โ€

ZAYN, Vibez | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

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

Foo Fighters, No Son of Mine | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

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

Celeste, Love is Back | Single Notez ๐ŸŽถ

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the single ๐ŸŽต โ€œLove is Back,โ€ by American born, British pop artist, Celeste.