~ 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


Robyn, ‘Missing U’ | Track Review

Following an extended hiatus, Grammy-nominated Swedish dance/pop artist Robyn returns with a bright, thrilling comeback single, “Missing U.”

Nicky Jam, Bad Bunny & Arcangel, ‘Satisfacción’ | Track Review

Nicky Jam, Bad Bunny, and Arcangel join forces for a satisfying, steamy new Latin slow jam, “Satisfacción.” This one’s perfect for ‘the bedroom.’

Party Ghost & Restless Modern, ‘Free’ | Track Review

Party Ghost & Restless Modern make ‘sweet music’ on their collaborative electronic single, “Free.” Production, songwriting & vocal performance are strong.

Georgia Fearn, ‘L’Amour’ | Track Review

Welsh singer/singer Georgia Fearn showcases phenomenal potential & promise on “L’Amour,” the single & opener from her debut LP, ‘Perfect on Paper.’

Interpol, ‘Number 10’ | Track Review

Interpol returns after a 4-year hiatus with its 6th LP, ‘Marauder.’ Following the spirited “The Rover,” they're more electrifying on single “Number 10.”

Cody Simpson, ‘Underwater’ | Track Review

Former Australian teen heartthrob Cody Simpson returns with an enjoyable and sexy modern pop single, “Underwater.” Nothing mind blowing, but worthwhile.

Martin Garrix, ‘High on Life’ | Track Review

Dutch DJ/producer Martin Garrix keeps the hits coming with “High on Life,” featuring pop singer/songwriter Bonn (Kristoffer Fogelmark). 

Tamia, ‘Deeper’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated Canadian R&B artist Tamia keeps its classy and uplifting on her new, love-centric single, “Deeper.”

Bazzi, ‘Beautiful (Remix)’ | Track Review

Urban-pop artist Bazzi returns with a remix of “Beautiful,” among the highlights from his debut LP, ‘COSMIC.’ He gets a lovely assist from Camila Cabello.

Hunter Hayes, ‘Dear God’ | Track Review

Hunter Hayes returns with a deep new single, “Dear God.” While the message is awesome, the musical execution is ambitious and somewhat confusing.