~ 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


Teyana Taylor & Kehlani, Morning | Track Review 🎵

R&B standouts Teyana Taylor and Kehlani collaborate for the lush, incredibly risqué and steamy single, “Morning.”

Sam Smith, I Feel Love | Track Review 🎵

With the release of single “I Feel Love,” Grammy-winning pop musician Sam Smith covers a classic by the late disco/R&B icon, Donna Summer.

Dua Lipa, Don’t Start Now | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning English pop artist Dua Lipa shines on “Don’t Start Now,” an infectious single from her highly anticipated sophomore album.

Miguel, Funeral | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning urban contemporary artist Miguel manages to transform a funeral into a sexed-up happening on his brief single, “Funeral.”

Lizzo, Good as Hell (Remix) | Track Review 🎵

“Good as Hell” by pop standout Lizzo was already ‘good as hell’ without a remix, but Ariana Grande provides a welcome contrast on the infectious hit.

Selena Gomez, Look at Her Now | Track Review 🎵

After a long wait, pop artist Selena Gomez prepares to release her highly anticipated new studio album, led by the entertaining single, “Look at Her Now.”

Selena Gomez, Lose You to Love Me | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer Selena Gomez returns in reflective mode on single, “Lose You to Love Me” where she parts ways with a lover to ultimately learn to love herself.

Kesha, Raising Hell | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop artist Kesha returns ready for the HIGH ROAD on her energetic, infectious single, “Raising Hell,” featuring Big Freedia.

Marilyn Manson, God’s Gonna Cut You Down | Track Review 🎵

Marilyn Manson uniquely covers traditional classic “God’s Gonna Cut You Down,” popularized in 2006 posthumously by country icon, Johnny Cash.

Katy Perry, Harleys in Hawaii | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop star Katy Perry continues to try to reclaim her mojo on single “Harleys in Hawaii,” co-written and co-produced by Charlie Puth.