~ 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

Galantis, ‘Satisfied’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated Swedish EDM duo Galantis, assisted by pop singer MAX, delivers a dance-pop single ready-made for the summer with “Satisfied.”

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

Cam, ‘Road to Happiness’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated country singer/songwriter Cam keeps it simple, yet beautiful on her second single, yet first original of 2018, “Road to Happiness.”

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

Cole Swindell, ‘Love You Too Late’ | Track Review

Upon announcing his third studio LP, ‘All of It,’ country singer/songwriter Cole Swindell releases his fifth advance single, “Love You Too Late.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Jul 1817 Jul, 2018

CupcakKe, ‘Hot Pockets’ | Track Review

Though still outrageous, cupcakKe ‘reins herself in’ enough to make “Hot Pockets” among the more accessible singles of her career. She’s got bars.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Jul 1817 Jul, 2018

Eric Church, ‘Desperate Man’ | Track Review

Eric Church comes back strong following a three-year hiatus with “Desperate Man,” the title-track from his sixth studio LP.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Jul 1817 Jul, 2018

Benny Blanco, Halsey & Khalid, ‘Eastside’ | Track Review

Pop super producer and songwriter Benny Blanco taps Halsey and Khalid for his new single, “Eastside.” It’s a pleasant though imperfect listening experience.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Jul 1817 Jul, 2018

Alessia Cara, ‘A Little More’ | Track Review

Grammy-winning pop standout Alessia Cara keeps it ‘short, sweet, simple, and stripped’ on “A Little More,” her second single released in 2018.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Jul 1817 Jul, 2018

Lil Xan, ‘Lies’ | Track Review

Lil Xan remains busy beyond the ‘TOTAL XANARCHY,’ dropping a new single, “Lies,” assisted by rising Pennsylvanian rapper, Lil Skies.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Jul 1816 Jul, 2018

Mac Miller, ‘Self Care’ | Track Review

After announcing his fifth studio album, ‘Swimming,’ Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller drops the first official single from the project, “Self Care.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Jul 1816 Jul, 2018

teddy💔(Teddy Geiger), ‘I Was in a Cult’ | Track Review

Following ample success as a songwriter and producer for pop’s brightest, Teddy Geiger returns as teddy💔, liberated on the brilliant “I Was in a Cult.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Jul 1816 Jul, 2018