~ 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


Logic, Homicide | Track Review

Grammy-nominated rapper Logic, assisted by the “Rap God” himself, Eminem, deliver electrifying flows throughout the course of the murderous “Homicide.”

Shawn Mendes, If I Can’t Have You | Track Review

Perhaps Shawn Mendes comes off a bit ‘cooler than usual’ on “If I Can’t Have You,” but the Canadian pop heartthrob still delivers a potential mega-hit.

DJ Snake & Sheck Wes, Enzo | Track Review

DJ Snake assembles a star-studded cast of rappers (Sheck Wes, Offset, 21 Savage and Gucci Mane) for a good old-fashioned trap banger, “Enzo.”

The Black Keys, Eagle Birds | Track Review

Despite being brief, The Black Keys pack quite a punch on “Eagle Birds,” the second single from the highly-anticipated album, “Let’s Rock.”

Marshmello, Light it Up | Track Review

Marshmello taps Tyga and Chris Brown for the incredibly short, ‘West Coast-tinged sex banger,’ “Light it Up.” As a record, ‘it is what it is.’

Lauv, Drugs & The Internet | Track Review 🎵

Rising pop musician Lauv shares his experiences with anxiety, depression, and the plight of fame on his superb new single, “Drugs & The Internet.”

YG, Stop Snitchin | Track Review

YG makes his point on “Stop Snitchin,” but the song itself and his overall argument are strengthened by the accompanying music video.

Taylor Swift, ME! | Track Review 🎵

Multi-Grammy winning pop superstar Taylor Swift returns with an infectious, surefire hit single, “ME!” Featuring Panic! At the Disco frontman, Brendon Urie.

Tyga, Goddamn | Track Review

Tyga keeps it incredibly ‘classy’ (said no one ever) on his explicitly-titled single, “Goddamn.” His focus? His drip and sex.

Thomas Rhett, Remember You Young | Track Review

Country musician Thomas Rhett shines on the reflective, thoughtful ballad “Remember You Young,” the fourth advance single from ‘Center Point Road.’