~ 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


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.”

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.

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.

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.”

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.

Katy Perry, Smile | Track Review 🎵

The exuberant, uplifting single “Smile” is just what the doctor ordered for Grammy-nominated pop star Katy Perry as well as for her fans.

Myylo, Kissing on Your Dad | Track Review 🎵

Myylo lightens up a hellacious 2020 with the absolutely, laugh out loud hilarious, ‘hot dad crushing’ bop, “Kiss on Your Dad.”

Joey Ariemma, Twenty Something Wreck | Track Review 🎵

Joey Ariemma delivers the brutally honest, reckless rockin’ single you need in your life with “Twenty Something Wreck.”

Tali Shear, Fool | Track Review 🎵

Tali Shear knocks it out of the park with “Fool”. A track which provides enormous relevance for anyone who has had a wobbly relationship.

Sufjan Stevens, America | Track Review 🎵

Sufjan Stevens wows with “America,” the lengthy but incredibly deep and thoughtful promo single from his 2020 album, The Ascension.