~ 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

Tame Impala, Posthumous Forgiveness | Track Review🎵

Kevin Parker/Tame Impala shines on the thoughtfully penned “Posthumous Forgiveness,” the third single from their 4th LP, The Slow Rush. 

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Dec 1927 Dec, 2019

Halsey, Finally // beautiful stranger | Track Review 🎵

Halsey drops an uncharacteristic, but brilliant love song, “Finally // beautiful stranger,” ahead of her highly anticipated 3rd LP, Manic.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Dec 1913 Dec, 2019

Halsey, SUGA’s Interlude | Track Review 🎵

Halsey, alongside South Korean rapper SUGA (BTS), delivers a brief, enjoyable single in “SUGA’s Interlude,” appearing on her 2020 LP, Manic.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Dec 1913 Dec, 2019

The Weeknd, Blinding Lights | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B superstar The Weeknd shines once again on “Blinding Lights,” his second single of 2019.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Dec 192 Dec, 2019

The Weeknd, Heartless | Track Review 🎵

Grammy winning R&B superstar The Weeknd makes an epic return with single “Heartless,” where he remains true to self.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Nov 1928 Nov, 2019

Alicia Keys, Time Machine | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys hearkens back to the past on “Time Machine,” her third single of 2019.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Nov 1927 Nov, 2019

Ozzy Osbourne, Straight to Hell | Track Review 🎵

After issuing “Under the Graveyard” following an extended hiatus, Ozzy Osbourne returns with a 2nd thrilling single, “Straight to Hell.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Nov 1925 Nov, 2019

Taylor Swift, Lover (Remix) | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winner Taylor Swift enlists Grammy-nominated pop artist Shawn Mendes for the stellar “Lover (Remix).”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Nov 1918 Nov, 2019

Camila Cabello, Living Proof | Track Review 🎵

After announcing her sophomore album, Romance, Grammy-nominated pop artist Camila Cabello released a thrilling sixth single, “Living Proof.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Nov 1918 Nov, 2019

Neon Trees, Used to Like | Track Review 🎵

After a five year hiatus, alternative collective Neon Trees, fronted by Tyler Glenn, makes a superb return with single “Used to Like.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Nov 1918 Nov, 2019