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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

Hanne Leland, ‘Stay’ | Track Review

Following the excellence of single “Carry On,” Rising Norwegian electro-pop artist Hanne Leland returns with an emotional follow-up single, “Stay.”

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

Ne-Yo, ‘Summertime’ | Track Review

Ahead of his seventh studio album ‘Good Man,’ Grammy-winning R&B artist Ne-Yo drops one final advance single, “Summertime.”

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

Mac Miller, ‘Programs’ | Track Review

Returning with his first new music since releasing ‘The Divine Feminine’ in 2016, Mac Miller drops not just one, but three new singles, including “Programs.”

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

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