~ 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


Paul McCartney, ‘Come on to Me’ | Track Review

Musical icon Paul McCartney comes back in spirited fashion on “Come on to Me,” one of two promo singles from his 17th studio album, ‘Egypt Station.’

Lizzo, ‘Boys’ | Track Review

Minneapolis alt-hip-hop/pop musician Lizzo comes roaring back with her second single of 2018, the testosterone-loving “Boys.”

G-Eazy, ‘Drop’ | Track Review

G-Eazy continues his predictable 'playboy ways' on banger “Drop,” where he’s assisted by rappers Blac Youngsta and BlocBoy JB.

JMSN, ‘Talk is Cheap’ | Track Review

R&B artist Christian Berishaj, better known as JMSN, returns with a prudent, soulful new, neo-soul single, “Talk is Cheap.”

Cody Jinks, ‘Must Be the Whiskey’ | Track Review

In preparation for his eighth studio album, ‘Lifers,’ country musician Cody Jinks has an old-school-sounding gem on his hands with “Must Be the Whiskey.”

NF, ‘Why’ | Track Review

Christian rapper Nate Feuerstein, better known as NF, remains on autopilot on his compelling, energetic second single of 2018, “Why.”

Paul McCartney, ‘I Don’t Know’ | Track Review

Musical icon Paul McCartney comes back roaring on “I Don’t Know,” a promo single from his highly-anticipated 17th studio album, ‘Egypt Station.’

PRETTYMUCH, ‘Summer on You’ | Track Review

Safe to say, the blood is running hot for the young men of PRETTYMUCH on their summer-ready single, “Summer on You.” The main idea: making love.

Ryan Beatty, ‘Camo’ | Track Review

After a lukewarm stint as a teen-pop artist years ago, Ryan Beatty returns older and ready to break through on “Camo,” the 2nd single from his debut LP.

The Amity Affliction, ‘Ivy (Doomsday)’ | Track Review

Australian metalcore band The Amity Affliction kick off the promo campaign for ‘Misery’ off right with the energetic single, “Ivy (Doomsday).”