~ 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


Ellie Goulding, Slow Grenade | Track Review 🎵

Ellie Goulding drops the fourth track off of the EG.0 portion of her fourth studio album, Brightest Blue, “Slow Grenade” featuring Lauv.

Kanye West, Wash Us in the Blood | Track Review 🎵

Kanye West, assisted by Travis Scott, drops a conscious, effective banger (sans profanity mind you) with “Wash Us in the Blood.”

The Chicks, March March | Track Review 🎵

Now The Chicks, the Natalie Maines-led country trio continue their comeback with the epic, unapologetic single, “March March.”

Melanie Martinez, Fire Drill | Track Review 🎵

Standout alternative pop singer/songwriter Melanie Martinez shines on “Fire Drill,” her second single of 2020 following “Copy Cat”.

Jonas Blue & MAX, Naked | Track Review 🎵

Standouts Jonas Blue and MAX join forces on the irresistibly delicious, naughty, and suggestive pop single, “Naked.”

Juicy J, Hella F**kin’ Trauma | Track Review 🎵

Ever unapologetic, Juicy J delivers his own protest anthem with “Hella F**kin’ Trauma (Enough is Enough),” produced by and sampling himself.

Usher, I Cry | Track Review 🎵

Usher captures the emotions of the racial issues plaguing America masterfully on “I Cry,” pledging to fight for necessary change.

BLACKPINK, How You Like That | Track Review 🎵

South Korean girl group BLACKPINK deliver a total, infectious bop with the ultra-sleek “How You Like That.”

Megan Thee Stallion, Girls in the Hood | Track Review 🎵

Hit-making rapper Megan Thee Stallion returns with another short, sweet, and fearlessly unapologetic banger, “Girls in the Hood.”

Charlie Puth, Girlfriend | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop artist Charlie Puth continues to become more mature on his 80s-infused, falsetto heavy single, “Girlfriend.”