~ 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.

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

Rod Wave, Through the Wire | Track Review 🎵

On the authentic, honest, and raw “Through the Wire,” rapper/singer Rod Wave reflects upon a series of life changing events.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Jul 2023 Jul, 2020

Lime Juice, Quietude | Track Review 🎵

Lime Juice are the Italian indie band who are spreading like a shockwave across the indie realms far and wide.

Guest Posts, Music, Songs 🎵 By George James|23Jul 2023 Jul, 2020

Kygo & Tina Turner, What’s Love Got to Do with It | Track Review 🎵

Though totally inoffensive & respectable, Kygo falls short of recapturing the magic of Tina Turner's “What’s Love Got to Do with It.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Jul 2022 Jul, 2020

DJ Khaled, POPSTAR | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winner DJ Khaled taps Grammy-winner Drake for “POPSTAR,” a formulaic, lukewarm trap banger at best.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Jul 2021 Jul, 2020

Troye Sivan, Easy | Track Review 🎵

Troye Sivan excels at tackling matters of the heart on “Easy,” the second single from his EP, In a Dream, arriving August 21, 2020.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Jul 2021 Jul, 2020

August Alsina, Entanglements | Track Review 🎵

With the help of Rick Ross, R&B singer August Alsina exposes his relationship with Jada Pinkett Smith on the blunt “Entanglements.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Jul 2020 Jul, 2020

H.E.R., Do to Me | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B artist H.E.R. takes a risk with the reggae-tinged “Do to Me” and ultimately reaps the benefits.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jul 2015 Jul, 2020

James Blake, Are You Even Real? | Track Review 🎵

With “Are You Even Real?” Mercury Prize winning alternative musician James Blake delivers one of his most gorgeous offerings to date.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jul 2015 Jul, 2020

Kid Cudi & Eminem, The Adventures of Moon Man… | Track Review 🎵

Kid Cudi and Eminem join forces for quite the hip-hop trip on single “The Adventures of Moon Man & Slim Shady.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jul 2013 Jul, 2020

Aloe Blacc, My Way | Track Review 🎵

After a six-year hiatus, Aloe Blacc makes a strong comeback with the soulful, uplifting “My Way,” the promo single from All Love Everything.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jul 2013 Jul, 2020