~ 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

Arizona Zervas, Roxanne (Remix) | Track Review 🎵

After breaking through with “Roxanne” in 2019, Arizona Zervas enlists Swae Lee for the enjoyable “Roxanne (Remix).”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Feb 2027 Feb, 2020

Isaac Dunbar, Makeup Drawer | Track Review 🎵

Gifted and totally woke teen musician Isaac Dunbar delivers an alternative pop bop tackling internalized homophobia on “Makeup Drawer.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Feb 2026 Feb, 2020

Oliver Malcolm, Switched Up | Track Review 🎵

Up and coming artist Oliver Malcolm shows immense potential on his short but sweet debut single, “Switched Up,” a mix of rap and R&B.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Feb 2025 Feb, 2020

KYLE, YES! | Track Review 🎵

Rapper KYLE, assisted by fellow rappers K CAMP and Rich the Kid, delivers an absolutely fun and entertaining banger with single “YES!”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Feb 2025 Feb, 2020

All Time Low, Sleeping In | Track Review 🎵

All Time Low may be in their 30s, but they sound much younger on “Sleeping In,” the second single from their 2020 album, Wake Up, Sunshine.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Feb 2025 Feb, 2020

5 Seconds of Summer, Old Me | Track Review 🎵

Aussie pop collective 5 Seconds of Summer returns with “Old Me,” the fourth advance single from their fourth studio album, CALM.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Feb 2025 Feb, 2020

Lauv, Modern Loneliness | Track Review 🎵

Lauv (Ari Leff) releases an excellent 10th single, “Modern Loneliness,” in advance of his debut album, ~how I’m feeling~.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Feb 2024 Feb, 2020

Declan McKenna, Beautiful Faces | Track Review 🎵

British singer/songwriter Declan McKenna delivers an alternative bop with his ‘brave new anthem for doomed youth,’ “Beautiful Faces.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Feb 2024 Feb, 2020

Selena Gomez, Feel Me | Track Review 🎵

“Feel Me” doesn’t ‘move the needle’ for Selena Gomez in any way, but it’s a pleasant pop record dabbling in matters of the heart.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Feb 2024 Feb, 2020

The Weeknd, After Hours | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B artist The Weeknd superbly expresses heartbreak on “After Hours,” the 3rd single from his 4th studio LP, After Hours.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|24Feb 2024 Feb, 2020