~ 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


Lil Nas X, Rodeo (Remix) | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winner Lil Nas X trades out fellow Grammy winner Cardi B for the legendary Nas on the remix of his banger, “Rodeo.”

Hayley Williams, Simmer | Track Review 🎵

Hayley Williams, best known as the front woman of Paramore, delivers a compelling solo debut single with “Simmer.”

Ali Gatie, What If I Told You That I Love You | Track Review 🎵

Pop/R&B singer-songwriter Ali Gatie delivers a pleasant, relatable, and well-rounded record with “What If I Told You That I Love You.”

Chaz Cardigan, Not OK! | Track Review 🎵

Queer alt-pop musician Chaz Cardigan brings hella energy on his first single of 2020, “Not OK!” which highlights mental health.

Inhaler, We Have to Move On | Track Review 🎵

Dublin, Ireland alternative collective Inhaler delivers a fast-paced, energetic, and entertaining single with “We Have to Move On.”

James Blunt, Monsters | Track Review 🎵

James Blunt, best known for “You’re Beautiful,” strikes gold again with his personal single, “Monsters,” from his 2019 LP, Once Upon a Mind.

Yo Gotti, H.O.E. (Heaven on Earth) | Track Review 🎵

Yo Gotti delivers an extremely familiar script on his brutally honest, sexed-up, unapologetic banger, “H.O.E. (Heaven on Earth).”

Iann Dior, Good Day | Track Review 🎵

It seems like nothing is going to keep Puerto Rican rapper Iann Dior from shining on single “Good Day” which is short but pretty sweet.

Isaac Dunbar, Isaac’s Insects | Track Review 🎵

Impressive teen alt-pop musician Isaac Dunbar impresses on his ‘creepy crawler’ infested single, “Isaac’s Insects.”

Demi Lovato, Anyone | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop artist Demi Lovato delivers a powerful, vulnerable ‘cry for help’ on the stripped piano ballad, “Anyone.”