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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

The 1975, ‘Give Yourself a Try’ | Track Review

The 1975 returns with their first new single of 2018, “Give Yourself a Try.” Matthew Healy has some worthwhile things to say, but there’s a nuisance – a ‘production annoyance.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Jun 184 Jun, 2018

Maroon 5, ‘Girls Like You (Remix)’ | Track Review

Adam Levine and Maroon 5 release a remix of the enjoyable ‘Red Pill Blues’ song, “Girls Like You,” as a single featuring ubiquitous female rap phenom, Cardi B. 

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Jun 184 Jun, 2018

Rex Orange County, ‘You’ve Got a Friend in Me’ | Track Review

Two unlikely musicians – Rex Orange County and Randy Newman – join forces on a simple, but incredibly pleasant performance of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Jun 184 Jun, 2018

Jake Shears, ‘Creep City’ | Track Review

Scissor Sisters’ frontman Jake Shears steps out on his own on debut single, “Creep City,” from his forthcoming, self-titled, solo debut.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|31May 1831 May, 2018

Yellow Claw, ‘Fake Chanel’ | Track Review

Dutch producer/DJ duo Yellow Claw continues to be prolific in 2018, dropping single “Fake Chanel” featuring rappers A$AP Ferg and Creek Boyz.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30May 1830 May, 2018

Jonas Blue, ‘Rise’ | Track Review

Rising English DJ Jonas Blue taps rising L.A.-based urban-pop/rap duo Jack & Jack for “Rise,” his second single of 2018.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30May 1830 May, 2018

Michael Ray, ‘One That Got Away’ | Track Review

Country singer Michael Ray asserts “She’s gonna be one hell of a one that got away” on “One That Got Away,” the fourth advance single from his sophomore LP, ‘Amos.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30May 1830 May, 2018

Drake, ‘Duppy Freestyle’ | Track Review

Drake – the “6God” – goes on offense on “Duppy Freestyle” dissing his adversary, Pusha T, while also getting in a shot at Kanye West.  “Tired of sittin’ quiet, and helpin’ ...

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|30May 1830 May, 2018

Mike Shinoda, ‘Running from my Shadow’ | Track Review

Mike Shinoda continues to build anticipation for his full-length solo album, ‘Post Traumatic’ with well-rounded single “Running from my Shadow” featuring grandson. 

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29May 1829 May, 2018

Michael Ray, ‘Her World or Mine’ | Track Review

Florida country singer Michael Ray shines on the gorgeous ballad “Her World or Mine,” the third advance single from his sophomore album, ‘Amos.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29May 1829 May, 2018