~ 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

Jay Rock, Shit Real | Track Review 🎵

West Coast rapper Jay Rock enlists Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley for his tough, ‘trill’ new addendum to Redemption, “Shit Real.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Dec 186 Dec, 2018

Gucci Mane, ‘BiPolar’ | Track Review

Perhaps Gucci Mane, assisted by Quavo won’t change any lives with single “BiPolar,” but he definitely entertains on this banging flex-fest.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Dec 186 Dec, 2018

Grimes, ‘We Appreciate Power’ | Track Review

The ever-distinct Canadian singer/songwriter Grimes returns with a ‘powerful’ new single, assisted by American singer HANA, “We Appreciate Power.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Dec 186 Dec, 2018

Kodak Black, ‘Calling My Spirit’ | Track Review

Perhaps the lethargic flow and distinct voice of rapper Kodak Black will appeal to some on “Calling My Spirit,” the record falls short by my estimation.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Dec 184 Dec, 2018

Arctic Monkeys, ‘Anyways’ | Track Review

Post-Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, Alex Turner and Arctic Monkeys return with another fantastic new single, “Anyways,” in a similar vein.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Dec 184 Dec, 2018

Mark Ronson, ‘Nothing Breaks Like a Heart’ | Track Review

Mark Ronson, assisted by Miley Cyrus (vocals) and Jamie xx (production), delivers a stellar, retro country-pop record with “Nothing Breaks Like a Heart.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Dec 184 Dec, 2018

ZAYN, ‘Rainberry’ | Track Review

With the announcement of his sophomore album, ‘Icarus Falls,’ ZAYN drops his seventh advance single, “Rainberry,” which has its moments.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Dec 183 Dec, 2018

Badflower, ‘x ANA x’ | Track Review

LA alternative band Badflower delivers an energetic, anxiety-driven single on “X ANA X,” the 2nd advance single from their 2019 debut album, ‘OK, I’M SICK.’ 

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|3Dec 183 Dec, 2018

Badflower, ‘Ghost’ | Track Review

LA alternative band Badflower delivers an incredible honest, chilling record about depression & suicide on “Ghost,” an advance single from ‘OK, I’M SICK.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30Nov 1830 Nov, 2018

Sam Fender, ‘Poundshop Kardashians’ | Track Review  

British singer/songwriter Sam Fender shines on single “Poundshop Kardashians” thanks to energetic production work and socially-charged songwriting.

Columns, Music, Press Releases & Shopping, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Nov 1828 Nov, 2018