~ 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

Vic Mensa, ‘Dark Things’ | Track Review

Despite bringing some darkness and energy on single “Dark Things,” Chicago rapper Vic Mensa misses the mark, amplified by an overabundance of autotune.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Nov 1828 Nov, 2018

K. Michelle, ‘Save Me’ | Track Review

‘Rough around the edges’ R&B musician K. Michelle keeps things clean, delivering an authentic, powerful, heartbroken ballad with “Save Me.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Nov 1828 Nov, 2018

Mike Posner, ‘Stuck in the Middle’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated pop artist Mike Posner brings folk-pop, electronic & world music vibes on “Stuck in the Middle,” an advance single from his 2019 LP.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Nov 1828 Nov, 2018

Weezer, ‘Zombie Bastards’ | Track Review

Continuing a strong promo campaign for their 2019 album (‘Weezer (Black Album)’), Weezer drops a colorfully-titled second advance single, “Zombie Bastards.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Nov 1827 Nov, 2018

Meek Mill, ‘Oodles O’ Noodles Babies’ | Track Review

Ahead of his highly-anticipated ‘Championships’ album, Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill dropped an honest, personal single, “Oodles O’ Noodles Babies.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Nov 1827 Nov, 2018

A$AP Rocky, ‘Sundress’ | Track Review

New York rapper A$AP Rocky continues to ‘test’ the listeners on his new, brief, and groovy Tame Impala-fueled single, “Sundress.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Nov 1826 Nov, 2018

Anthony Russo, ‘Kings and Queens’ | Track Review

Midwest-bred, Cali-based pop singer Anthony Russo is willing to change, opening himself up to love on his relatable new single, “Kings and Queens.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Nov 1826 Nov, 2018

Anthony Russo, ‘It’s a Risk’ | Track Review

Anthony Russo, a rising pop artist bred in the Midwest but based in California, continues to build a case for himself on his latest single, “It’s a Risk.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Nov 1826 Nov, 2018

Billie Eilish, ‘Come Out and Play’ | Track Review

Teen alternative pop musician Billie Eilish shows off her classy, calm, cool, and collected side on her latest single, “Come Out and Play.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Nov 1826 Nov, 2018

Alessia Cara, ‘Not Today’ | Track Review

Grammy-winning pop artist Alessia Cara continues to build excitement for her sophomore LP, ‘The Pains of Growing,’ on her 4th advanced single, “Not Today.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Nov 1822 Nov, 2018