~ 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


Justin Bieber, Holy | Track Review 🎵

Grammy winners Justin Bieber and Chance The Rapper make a formidable musical team on their spiritual’ pop single, “Holy.”

Janelle Monáe, Turntables | Track Review 🎵

Janelle Monáe drops an epic soundtrack single with “Turntables,” from the Amazon Original Movie, All In: The Fight for Democracy.

Bruce Springsteen, Letter to You | Track Review 🎵

Bruce Springsteen shines on “Letter to You,” the promo single from his 20th studio album, Letter to You, arriving October 23, 2020.

David Guetta & Sia, Let’s Love | Track Review 🎵

David Guetta and Sia Furler team up and push hard for ‘love’ on the enjoyable, vibe-laden single, “Let’s Love.”

Florida Georgia Line, Long Live | Track Review 🎵

Florida Georgia Line fail to move the needle no “Long Live.” It’s respectable enough but by no means game changing or innovative.

Andrew Jannakos, Gone Too Soon | Track Review 🎵

Rising country musician Andrew Jannakos ‘hits all the right notes’ on his hit, “Gone Too Soon,” which benefits from relatability.

Omar Apollo, Kamikaze | Track Review 🎵

Alternative pop artist Omar Apollo continues his ascent on his third intriguing single of 2020, “Kamikaze” reminiscing back on old feels.

Calboa, Admission | Track Review 🎵

British indie rock musician, Calboa is back with a track which puts him even closer to the mainstage of a major festival.

Jake Paul, 23 | Track Review 🎵

Jake Paul releases his second rap single of 2020 with “23.” An improvement over past singles, it also highlights issues many have with Paul.

Usher, Bad Habits | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B superstar Usher returns with a great addition to any love-themed playlist with the enjoyable and honest, “Bad Habits.”