~ 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


Jon Bellion, “Conversations With my Wife” | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer, songwriter, and producer Jon Bellion returns with a thoughtful, if slightly quirky, left-of-center single, “Conversations With my Wife.”

Swizz Beatz, ‘Preach’ | Track Review

While “Preach” has its ‘fair share of moments’, Swizz Beatz, assisted by Dipset rapper Jim Jones doesn’t exactly reinvent rap, let alone the wheel.

Sia, ‘I’m Still Here’ | Track Review

Highly demanded pop singer/songwriter Sia continues to shine on her latest uplifting, inspirational, and powerful ballad, “I’m Still Here.”

Michael Bublé, ‘Love You Anymore’ | Track Review

After impressing on a cover of “When I Fall in Love,” Michael Bublé returns with a compelling original for his second ‘love’ single, “Love You Anymore.”

Weezer, ‘Can’t Knock the Hustle’ | Track Review

Well into middle age, Rivers Cuomo and Weezer show no signs of slowing down on their intriguing, colorful new single, “Can’t Knock the Hustle.”

Restless Modern, ‘Where We Could Go’ | Track Review

Electronic/pop musician Restless Modern, keeps on delivering the goods with his incredibly enjoyable, love-centric single, “Where We Could Go.”

Restless Modern, ‘I’m a Stranger’ | Track Review

Jack Kieffer, better known as electronic/pop musician Restless Modern, continues to ‘up the ante’ on his enjoyable, well-rounded single, “I’m a Stranger.”

Ned Dylan, ‘Life’s a Rave’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming teen artist Ned Dylan shows ample potential on “Life’s a Rave,” the well-rounded debut single from his forthcoming debut album.

Run the Jewels, ‘Let’s Go (The Royal We)’ | Track Review

Run the Jewels (El-P and Killer Mike) make a spirited return with “Let’s Go (The Royal We),” a cut appearing on the soundtrack for the Marvel film, Venom.

ALMA, ‘Cowboy’ | Track Review

Rising Finnish pop singer ALMA proves she has what it takes to become a big-time pop star on her feisty, infectious single, “Cowboy.”