~ 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

Troye Sivan & Jónsi, ‘Revelation’ | Track Review

Troye Sivan and Jónsi (of Sigur Rós), brilliantly capture the sentiment and theme of the film, ‘Boy Erased,’ on the lead soundtrack single, “Revelation.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Oct 1825 Oct, 2018

Zak Abel, ‘You Come First’ | Track Review

Rising British pop artist Zak Abel manages to put himself and his girlfriend first on the infectious, sexually-charged “You Come First,” featuring Saweetie.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Oct 1825 Oct, 2018

The 1975, It’s Not Living (If It’s Not with You) | Track Review

The 1975 continues to build anticipation for ‘A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships’ with 5th single, “It’s not Living (If It’s Not with You).”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Oct 1825 Oct, 2018

Kane Brown, ‘Good as You’ | Track Review

Country singer Kane Brown continues to show growth as an artist. “Good as You,” the fifth single from sophomore LP ‘Experiment,’ serves as perfect evidence.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|25Oct 1825 Oct, 2018

Joji, ‘Test Drive’ | Track Review

Alternative R&B singer/songwriter Joji, part of the ‘rising’ 88rising roster, takes a “Test Drive” in advance of his highly-anticipated album, ‘BALLADS 1.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Oct 1823 Oct, 2018

Daniel Caesar, Who Hurt You? | Track Review 🎵

Canadian R&B singer/songwriter Daniel Caesar continues to prove himself as a bright spot in modern R&B with his sensual “Who Hurt You?”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Oct 1823 Oct, 2018

ZAYN, ‘Fingers’ | Track Review

ZAYN continues to try a variety of things on his singles post-Mind of Mine.  “Fingers” is no exception to the rule, dabbling in drunkenness and romance.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Oct 1823 Oct, 2018

COIN, ‘Simple Romance’ | Track Review

Alt-pop collective COIN delivers a catchy, fresh, and honest record about romance with “Simple Romance,” the buzz single from their forthcoming, 2019 LP.  

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Oct 1823 Oct, 2018

Anthony Russo, ‘Can’t Go Wrong’ | Track Review

Rising California-based, Midwest-bred pop singer Anthony Russo balances love and sex on another compelling single, “Can’t Go Wrong.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Oct 1822 Oct, 2018

Post Malone & Swae Lee, ‘Sunflower’ | Track Review

Melodic rappers Post Malone and Swae Lee join forces on “Sunflower,” a promo single appearing on the soundtrack for ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|22Oct 1822 Oct, 2018