~ 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

Sabrina Carpenter, Pushing 20 | Track Review

In advance of her 20th birthday, 19-year old actress and pop singer Sabrina Carpenter delivers a fierce new single with “Pushing 20.”

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

Dustin Lynch, Ridin’ Roads | Single Review

Dustin Lynch makes a respectable return with his single ‘Ridin’ Roads,’ comprised of 3 songs: “Ridin’ Roads,” “Little Town Livin’” & “Red Dirt, Blue Eyes.”

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

Louis Tomlinson, Two of Us | Track Review

One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson delivers his best and most meaningful single as a solo artist yet, “Two of Us,” dedicated to his late mum.

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

Vampire Weekend, Sunflower | Track Review

Grammy-winning alternative collective Vampire Weekend shows off superb musicianship on the short, but sweet single “Sunflower” featuring Steve Lacy.

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

Vampire Weekend, Big Blue | Track Review

Vampire Weekend continues to make a compelling case ahead of their fourth LP, ‘Father of the Bride’ with brief, but memorable single, “Big Blue.”

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

Cage the Elephant, House of Glass | Track Review

Grammy-winning alternative collective Cage the Elephant drops a brief, electrifying single, “House of Glass,” from their forthcoming 5th LP, ‘Social Cues.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Mar 1912 Mar, 2019

Ben Platt, Temporary Love | Track Review

With “Temporary Home,” actor-musician Ben Platt delivers another winning advance single from his highly-anticipated debut LP, ‘Sing to Me Instead.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Mar 1912 Mar, 2019

Ben Platt, Grow as We Go | Track Review

Actor-musician Ben Platt delivers an authentic, thoughtfully-penned, and sincere record with “Grow as We Go,” from his debut LP, ‘Sing to Me Instead.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Mar 1911 Mar, 2019

The National, You Had Your Soul with You | Track Review

The National returns ‘sooner than later’ with “You Had Your Soul with You,” the alluring promo single from their forthcoming LP, ‘I Am Easy to Find.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Mar 1911 Mar, 2019

Billie Eilish, wish you were gay | Track Review 🎵

Rising teen alternative musician Billie Eilish checks off the appropriate boxes on single “Wish you were gay,” while also sparking controversy.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Mar 1911 Mar, 2019