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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

Lil Nas X, Old Town Road (Mason Ramsey Remix) | Track Review

For Lil Nas X, “Old Town Road” continues to be the gift that keeps on giving.  He adds Mason Ramsey and Young Thug to the latest remix of hit single.

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

Bon Iver, Faith | Track Review

Grammy-winning alt collective Bon Iver returns with “Faith,” a gorgeous, high-flying single where Justin Vernon shares his perspective on faith & religion.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Jul 1918 Jul, 2019

Future, 100 Shooters | Track Review

Grammy-winning rapper Future continues a career-long flex-fest on single “100 Shooters,” assisted by rappers Meek Mill and Doe Boy.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Jul 1916 Jul, 2019

Beyoncé, Spirit | Track Review

Despite her good intentions to elevate the ‘spirit,’ the Beyoncé original “Spirit” from the 2019 remake of ‘The Lion King’ falls short of the glory.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Jul 1916 Jul, 2019

Billie Eilish & Justin Bieber, Bad Guy | Track Review

Breakout teen alt-pop artist Billie Eilish taps Grammy-winning pop sensation Justin Bieber for an unnecessary remix of one of 2019’s best songs, “Bad Guy.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jul 1915 Jul, 2019

Raphael Saadiq, Glory to the Veins | Track Review

R&B musician extraordinaire Raphael Saadiq shines on his ‘short, but sweet’ second single from 2019, “Glory to the Veins,” featuring Ernest Turner on piano. 

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Jul 1910 Jul, 2019

Blink-182, Happy Days | Track Review

Veteran pop-punk collective Blink-182 returns with its third single of 2019, “Happy Days” following “Generational Divide” and “Blame It on My Youth.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Jul 1910 Jul, 2019

Ed Sheeran, Best Part of Me | Track Review

Ed Sheeran, assisted by singer YEBBA, delivers an authentic, well-rounded ballad with “Best Part of Me” ahead of ‘No. 6 Collaborations Project.’

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Jul 1910 Jul, 2019

Rick Ross, Big Tyme | Track Review

Rick Ross doesn’t change or flip the game on its side on “Big Tyme,” but the Swizz Beatz-assisted, Just Blaze-produced banger is quite enjoyable.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Jul 198 Jul, 2019

Post Malone, Goodbyes | Track Review

Grammy-nominated hip-hop sensation Post Malone serves up another hit single with “Goodbyes,” featuring idiosyncratic southern rapper Young Thug.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|8Jul 198 Jul, 2019