~ 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.

= MASTERPIECE

= NEAR MASTERPIECE

= EXCELLENT

= VERY GOOD

= AVERAGE / GOOD

= BELOW AVERAGE

= MEDIOCRE

= 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

Smokepurpp, Walk on Water | Track Review

Smokepurpp continues his overconfident, shallow ways on the brief, trap banger, “Walk on Water,” which appears as the ninth track from ‘Lost Planet 2.0.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14May 1914 May, 2019

Bastille, Joy | Track Review

British alternative darlings Bastille are indeed ‘joyful’ on “Joy,” the third single from their highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘Doom Days.’

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14May 1914 May, 2019

Luke Combs, Beer Never Broke My Heart | Track Review

Grammy-nominated country musician Luke Combs shines on his first brand-new single of 2019, the beer-loving “Beer Never Broke My Heart.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14May 1914 May, 2019

Madonna, Crave | Track Review

Although ‘the vibe’ is potent, Madonna falls short of expectations on “Crave” (featuring Swae Lee), the third single from her 2019 comeback LP, ‘Madame X.’

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14May 1914 May, 2019

Mary J. Blige, Thriving | Track Review

Grammy-winning R&B singer Mary J. Blige keeps on rolling out quality music with her latest, confident single, “Thriving,” featuring Nas.

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

$uicideBoy$ & Travis Barker, nothingleftnothingleft | Track Review

If nothing else, the $uicideBoy$ and Travis Barker collaborative single, “nothingleftnothingleft” is loud, intense, and chocked-full of energy.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13May 1913 May, 2019

ZAYN & Zhavia Ward, A Whole New World (End Title) | Track Review

While ZAYN and Zhavia Ward sing well on the new take of “A Whole New World (End Title),” the Peabo Bryson/Regina Belle version remains the one to beat.

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

Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber, I Don’t Care | Track Review

Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber join forces again for the catchy, enjoyable single, “I Don’t Care.” While not game changing, it has ‘hit’ written all over it.

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