~ 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

‘Look at Me!’: Reminiscing Briefly on the Music of XXXTentacion

Following the news of the tragic death of Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy aka XXXTentacion, I briefly reminisce on the music I covered by the rapper.

Album 💿, Columns, Music, Musical Wrap-Up, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Jun 1819 Jun, 2018

All Time Low, ‘Everything is Fine’ | Track Review

According to Alex Gaskarth and pop-punk standouts All Time Low, “Everything is Fine,” or so they assert on their first brand-new single of 2018.

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

Dan + Shay, ‘Keeping Score’ | Track Review

Country duo Dan + Shay enlist Kelly Clarkson for “Keeping Score,” the fifth single from their self-titled, third studio album.

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

Bebe Rexha, ‘I’m a Mess’ | Track Review

Following a ‘slow but steady’ rise to pop success, Bebe Rexha returns with “I’m a Mess,” the presumed final advance single from debut LP, ‘Expectations.’

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

GoldLink, ‘Got Friends’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated rapper GoldLink enlists Grammy-winning R&B artist Miguel for the assist on his new, woman-centric single, “Got Friends.”

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

Christina Aguilera, Liberation | Album Review 💿

After a six-year hiatus, pop superstar Christina Aguilera returns with her sixth studio album, ‘Liberation.’ Although imperfect, it has some great moments.

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

Alessia Cara, ‘Growing Pains’ | Track Review

While urban-pop standout Alessia Cara may be experiencing “Growing Pains” personally, she doesn’t show it on her fine comeback single.

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

Nicki Minaj, ‘Bed’ | Track Review

Nicki Minaj drops the third single from his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Queen.’ On “Bed,” she enlists Ariana Grande for the assist.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jun 1815 Jun, 2018

Troye Sivan, “Dance to This” | Track Review 🎵

Troye Sivan makes sweet music with Ariana Grande on “Dance to This,” the fourth single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Bloom.’

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jun 1815 Jun, 2018

Sabrina Carpenter, ‘Almost Love’ | Track Review

Teen actress and pop artist Sabrina Carpenter surprises on her infectious, ‘relatively’ innocent single about her desires, “Almost Love.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Jun 1814 Jun, 2018