~ 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


Camila Cabello, Cry for Me | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop sensation Camila Cabello brings a bit more edge to “Cry for Me,” her entertaining (if heartbroken), fourth single of 2019. 

Niall Horan, Nice to Meet Ya | Track Review 🎵

Irish pop artist Niall Horan returns with his first single, post-Flicker, “Nice to Meet Ya.” While he increases the fun, he could take things even further.

Myylo, Sad Boys | Track Review 🎵

Talented LGBTQ pop singer/songwriter Myylo highlights the often-neglected topic of male sadness on his thoughtful, must-hear single, “Sad Boys.”

Doja Cat, Bottom Bitch | Track Review 🎵

The always risqué, unapologetic rapper/singer Doja Cat delivers an entertaining, surefire blast with her blink-182 sampling gem, “Bottom Bitch.”

Dan + Shay, 10,000 Hours | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning duo Dan + Shay enlist Grammy-winning pop star Justin Bieber for a simple, but incredibly thoughtful country pop single, “10,000 Hours.”

Travis Scott, Highest in the Room | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated rapper Travis Scott returns with the vibe-filled “Highest in the Room,” which seems to reference his ended relationship with Kylie Jenner.

Diplo & Jonas Brothers, Lonely | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning producer Diplo enlists pop collective Jonas Brothers for the incredibly short but pleasant pop/dance single, “Lonely.”

Quadeca & Moxas, Schoenberg | Track Review 🎵

Rappers Quadeca and Moxas, sample a famous, expressionistic Arnold Schoenberg piece for the short, but sweet banger, “Schoenberg.”

Lauv, Feelings | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Lauv returns totally ‘in his feelings’ on another enjoyable, well-rounded, and relatable love-centric single, “Feelings.”

Alicia Keys, Show Me Love | Track Review 🎵

Alicia Keys returns with her second single of 2019, “Show Me Love,” enlisting fellow Grammy winner Miguel for the assist.