~ 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


Jaden Smith, ‘GHOST’ | Track Review

According to young rapper/actor Jaden Smith, he’s a “GHOST” on his brief, confident new single, produced by Christian Rich, FNZ, and OmArr.

Rick Ross, ‘Green Gucci Suit’ | Track Review

Channeling his ‘inner Lil Pump,’ Miami rapper Rick Ross delivers a brand-new flex track, “Green Gucci Suit,” assisted by Future. 

Florence + The Machine, ‘Big God’ | Track Review

Struggling with the aftermath of being ‘ghosted,’ Florence + The Machine frontwoman Florence Welch is in need of a “Big God” to fulfill the missing love.

Years & Years, Palo Santo | Track Review 🎵

British electronic collective Years & Years build buzz for their sophomore album, Palo Santo with their third advance single, “Palo Santo.”

Meghan Trainor, ‘All the Ways’ | Track Review

Four singles into the promo campaign for her third studio LP, Treat Myself, Meghan Trainor is still searching for a hit. “All the Ways” isn’t it.

Demi Lovato, ‘Sober’ | Track Review

Pop standout Demi Lovato returns with an honest, moving new single, “Sober,” where she both reveals and apologizes for the fact that she’s no longer sober.

Spencer Sutherland, ‘Tell Me’ | Track Review

Spencer Sutherland, a rising urban-pop singer from Ohio, continues to exhibit ample potential on “Tell Me,” his second single of 2018.

Ariana Grande, ‘The Light is Coming’ | Track Review

Upon announcing her fourth studio album ‘Sweetener,’ Ariana Grande, assisted by Nicki Minaj, dropped a left-field, second single, “The Light is Coming.”

YUNGBLUD, ‘California’ | Track Review

Rising 19-year old British alternative artist YUNGBLUD continues to impress on “California,” the third single from his forthcoming full-length debut LP.  

Young the Giant, ‘Simplify’ | Track Review

Alternative rock band Young the Giant, led by Sameer Gadhia, decide to keep it ‘simple’ and “Simplify” on their first new single since 2016.