~ 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

Jesse McCartney, ‘Wasted’ | Track Review

Jesse McCartney doesn’t reinvent the wheel on his single “Wasted,” but it’s definitely an enjoyable, fun, simple, and straightforward modern-pop record. 

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Sep 1819 Sep, 2018

Ciara, ‘Dose’ | Track Review

Assisted by Rodney Jerkins on the boards, Ciara delivers one of her best singles in years with “Dose,” It's chocked-full of attitude & infectious.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Sep 1818 Sep, 2018

G-Eazy, ‘Rewind’ | Track Review

G-Eazy ‘hosts’ on his new single “Rewind,” but it is rising pop artist Anthony Russo who steals the show on the incredibly catchy, swagger-laden chorus.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Sep 1818 Sep, 2018

Brett Young, ‘Here Tonight’ | Track Review

Brett Young returns with a respectable, new song, “Here Tonight,” which serves as the promo single from his sophomore LP, ‘Ticket to L.A.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Sep 1818 Sep, 2018

Khalid, ‘Better’ | Track Review

Khalid delivers a chill, pleasant, romantic, well-rounded urban contemporary record with “Better.”  It’s not flashy, but highly enjoyable.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Sep 1818 Sep, 2018

Mike Posner, ‘Song About You’ | Track Review

Detroit singer, songwriter, sometimes-rapper, and producer Mike Posner drops a relatable song in “Song About You” encompassing the aftermath of a break-up.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|18Sep 1818 Sep, 2018

Lana Del Rey, ‘Mariners Apartment Complex’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated alternative pop singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey returns with her first original new solo single of 2018, “Mariners Apartment Complex.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Sep 1817 Sep, 2018

Eminem, ‘KILLSHOT’ | Track Review

Following the release of the Machine Gun Kelly diss track “Rap Devil,” Eminem responds boldly, destroying the rapper on the diss track, “KILLSHOT.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Sep 1817 Sep, 2018

Machine Gun Kelly, ‘Rap Devil’ | Track Review

Machine Gun Kelly takes aim at Eminem on his diss track “Rap Devil.” Despite some relevant points, he leaves the door open to being destroyed.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Sep 1817 Sep, 2018

Mariah Carey, ‘GTFO’ | Track Review

Aiming at another comeback, Pop/R&B icon Mariah Carey assimilates to modern times on single “GTFO” with pleasant, though not groundbreaking results.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Sep 1817 Sep, 2018