~ 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


Matt Jaffe, Wicked World | Track & Music Video Review

Singer/songwriter Matt Jaffe collaborates with Oscar-nominated animator Bill Plympton for a highly-entertaining music video, “Wicked World.”

Peter Manos, You Don’t Know Me | Track Review

Rising alternative musician Peter Manos shows immense potential (and vibes) on his second single of 2019, and third overall, “You Don’t Know Me.”

Tori Kelly, Change Your Mind | Track Review

After compelling on her 2018 gospel album, Hiding Place, Grammy-nominated singer Tori Kelly returns to pop with a thoughtful new single, “Change Your Mind.”

Florence + The Machine, Haunted House | Track Review

In addition to releasing “Moderation” Post-High as Hope, alternative pop darlings Florence + The Machine also release the brief single, “Haunted House.”

Florence + The Machine, Moderation | Track Review

Post-High as Hope, alternative pop darlings Florence + The Machine returns with their first brand-new single of 2019, “Moderation.”

Vampire Weekend, 2021 | Track Review

Grammy-winning alternative collective Vampire Weekend packs a sizable punch on the short but super sweet single, “2021.”

Vampire Weekend, Harmony Hall | Track Review

Grammy-winning alternative collective Vampire Weekend makes a killer comeback with the eclectic, well-written single, “Harmony Hall.”

GASHI, My Year | Track Review

African-born, Brooklyn bred rapper GASHI taps Bay Area rapper G-Eazy for his first new single of 2019, the banging anthem, “My Year.”

Tyga, Girls Have Fun | Track Review

Continuing to ride the wave of his resurgence, Tyga enlists G-Eazy and Rich the Kid for the assist on his hella dumb, infectious banger, “Girls Have Fun.”

Franchise, Here | Track Review

Rising self-made singer, songwriter, and producer Franchise shows off his potential on a superb reinterpretation of the Alessia Cara gem, “Here.”