~ 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

Thomas Rhett, Center Point Road | Track Review

Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini make a pretty sweet team on “Center Point Road,” the title track and sixth advance single from his fourth studio album.

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

5 Seconds of Summer, Easier | Track Review

Aussie pop collective 5 Seconds of Summer continues their ‘sleek, modern-pop’ approach post-Youngblood on the short, but hella sweet single, “Easier.”

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

Joyner Lucas, Isis | Track Review

With the beef thrown aside, Joyner Lucas enlists Logic for “Isis,” the electrifying third single released in advance of his highly-anticipated LP, ‘ADHD.’

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

Ed Sheeran, Cross Me | Track Review

Following the announcement of ‘No. 6 Collaborations Project,’ Ed Sheeran drops second single “Cross Me” featuring Chance the Rapper & PnB Rock.

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

Madonna, Future | Track Review

For her fourth single from the highly-anticipated ‘Madame X’, Madonna serves up a socially-conscious dancehall single with “Future,” featuring Quavo.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20May 1920 May, 2019

Halsey, Nightmare | Track Review

Alternative pop standout Halsey delivers a ‘nightmare’ scenario for women on “Nightmare,” eventually turning the tables and being ‘completely aware.’ 

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20May 1920 May, 2019

A$AP Ferg, Pups | Track Review

A$AP Ferg continues to embrace the brief song on single “Pups,” featuring his frequent collaborator and fellow A$AP Mob member, A$AP Rocky.  

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

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, ‘Best Friend’s Ass’ | Track Review

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike tap Paris Hilton for a totally entertaining, novel, and attitude-laden single, “Best Friend’s A$$.”

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

Mustard, 100 Bands | Track Review

Enlisting a star-studded cast comprised of Quavo, 21 Savage, Meek Mill, and YG, Mustard assembled a respectable, if predictable rap banger with “100 Bands.”

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

James Arthur, Falling like the Stars | Track Review

Released in advance of a highly-anticipated new album, British pop standout James Arthur delivers a mature, well-rounded single with “Falling like the Stars.”

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