~ 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

Jay Rock, ‘The Bloodiest’ | Track Review

Fresh off successes with “King’s Dead” and “Win,” Jay Rock continues his stellar year with “The Bloodiest,” the 3rd single from his third album, Redemption.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Jun 1811 Jun, 2018

Vic Richardson, ‘Oh I Love You’ | Track Review

Brighton-based, English/Italian pop singer/songwriter Vic Richardson proves he’s ‘one to watch’ on his alluring, debut single, “Oh I Love You.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Jun 187 Jun, 2018

Simon XO ‘My Love’ | Track Review

Unhappy with the political climate in the U.S. under President Trump, rising pop artist Simon XO expresses his anger on his electrifying single, “My Love.”  

Music, Pop Culture, Press Releases & Shopping, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Jun 187 Jun, 2018

Gorillaz, ‘Lake Zurich’ | Track Review

“Humility” is the main attraction from ‘The Now Now,’ the sixth studio album from Gorillaz, but instrumental “Lake Zurich” shines bright as well.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Jun 187 Jun, 2018

James Arthur, ‘At My Weakest’ | Track Review

Post- “Say You Won’t Let Go,” British artist James Arthur continues to build a convincing case as pop’s next big artist stateside with “At My Weakest.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Jun 187 Jun, 2018

Mac Miller, ‘Small Worlds’ | Track Review

Returning with his first new music since ‘The Divine Feminine,’ Mac Miller drops not just one, but three new singles, including “Small Worlds.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Jun 187 Jun, 2018

James Arthur, ‘You Deserve Better’ | Track Review

Post-“Say You Won’t Let Go,” British artist James Arthur continues to build a convincing case as pop’s next big artist stateside with “You Deserve Better.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Jun 186 Jun, 2018

DVBBS & Blackbear, ‘IDWK’ | Track Review

Rising Canadian EDM Duo DVBBS (Alex and Chris van den Hoef) and pop/R&B standout blackbear deliver and enjoyable dance single, “IDWK.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Jun 186 Jun, 2018

Florida Georgia Line, ‘Colorado’ | Track Review

Coming off from their spelling lesson on “Simple,” Florida Georgia Line takes us on a high-flying, drunken, geography trip with “Colorado.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Jun 186 Jun, 2018

MNEK, ‘Colour’ | Track Review

Coming off from the terrific “Tongue,” rising British pop star MNEK strikes gold once more with “Colour,” featuring rising US actress-singer Hailee Steinfeld.  

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Jun 185 Jun, 2018