~ 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


The Rolling Stones, Living in a Ghost Town | Track Review 🎡

The Rolling Stones deliver a surefire hit with β€œLiving in a Ghost Town,” a song not inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic, yet captures it.

Alicia Keys, β€œGood Job” | Track Review 🎡

With β€œGood Job,” the 4th single from Alicia, Alicia Keys delivers an encouraging and uplifting song aimed at everyone affected by COVID-19.

Hopsin, Covid Mansion | Track Review 🎡

The ever unapologetic Hopsin joins a growing number of musicians releasing coronavirus inspired songs with the polarizing β€œCovid Mansion.”

Alec Benjamin, Six Feet Apart | Track Review 🎡

On β€œSix Feet Apart,” Alec Benjamin releases a song that superbly captures the emotional effects of COVID-19 in regard to social distancing.

Aaron Avis, Bad Bitch Walk | Track Review 🎡

On β€œBad Bitch Walk,” Aaron Avis serves up a thrilling, personal & vulnerable record about feelings surrounding coming out as bisexual.

Kelly Clarkson, I Dare You | Track Review 🎡

Grammy-winning pop superstar Kelly Clarkson, a bop unto herself, delivers another bop of song with the uplifting β€œI Dare You.”

Kehlani, Everybody Business | Track Review 🎡

Grammy-nominated R&B artist Kehlani tries her best to tune out the haters on her enjoyable, well-rounded single, β€œEverybody Business.”

Still Woozy, Window | Track Review 🎡

Sven Gamsky, better known as Still Woozy, drops a short but sweet bop with β€œWindow,” which is cool and chill, filled with sexy vibes.

Playboi Carti, @MEH | Track Review 🎡

Rapper Playboi Carti brings energy on his first single β€œ@MEH,” but otherwise delivers a β€˜meh’ performance at best.

Kelly Rowland, Coffee | Track Review 🎡

Grammy winner Kelly Rowland returns with a sexy new R&B single, β€œCoffee.” While respectable, it lacks the wow factor.