~ 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

As I Lay Dying, ‘My Own Grave’ | Track Review

With the return of Tim Lambesis, San Diego metalcore band returns with a heavy, angst-filled single, “My Own Grave,” their first new music in six years.

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

Cheat Codes, Level 1 (EP) | Album Review

L.A., Cali DJ/production trio Cheat Codes absolutely ‘kill it’, taking it ‘next level’ on their debut, six-song EP, ‘Level 1.’

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

Yellow Claw & DJ Snake, ‘Public Enemy’ | Track Review

Yellow Claw continues releasing singles in advance of their new album, ‘New Blood.’ “Public Enemy” pairs the Dutch duo with DJ Snake.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jun 1813 Jun, 2018

Interpol, ‘The Rover’ | Track Review

Interpol returns after a four-year hiatus with its sixth studio album, ‘Marauder.’ The dark, spirited “The Rover” serves as the set’s promo single.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jun 1813 Jun, 2018

Jeremih & Ty Dolla $ign, ‘The Light’ | Track Review

Jeremih and Ty Dolla $ign start the summer off right with the groovy, if shallow sex record, “The Light.” It’s not deep, but it’s certainly lit. 

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jun 1813 Jun, 2018

DeJ Loaf & Leon Bridges, ‘Liberated’ | Track Review

Rapper/Singer DeJ Loaf and throwback soul singer Leon Bridges make a formidable team on the socially-conscious single, “Liberated.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jun 1813 Jun, 2018

Ruel, ‘Younger’ | Track Review

15-year old Australian pop singer Ruel sounds more mature beyond his years on “Younger,” an advanced single from his debut EP, ‘Ready.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jun 1813 Jun, 2018

Marshmello, ‘Tell Me’ | Track Review

‘Goin’ solo’ without a vocal collaborator on his latest release, Marshmello impresses on his brief, but jam-packed instrumental single, “Tell Me.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jun 1813 Jun, 2018

Why Don’t We, ‘Hooked’ | Track Review

Boy band Why Don’t We are ‘innocently naughty’ on their innuendo-heavy new single, “Hooked.”  Despite her bad reputation, the boys are ‘hooked.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Jun 1813 Jun, 2018

Prince, ‘Mary Don’t You Weep’ | Track Review

A stunning piano-accompanied interpretation of the spiritual “Mary Don’t Weep” provides further support for the absolute genius of the late, great Prince. 

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Jun 1812 Jun, 2018