~ 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.

5 out of 5 stars = MASTERPIECE

4.5 out of 5 stars = NEAR MASTERPIECE

4 out of 5 stars = EXCELLENT

3.5 out of 5 stars = VERY GOOD

3 out of 5 stars = AVERAGE / GOOD

2.5 out of 5 stars = BELOW AVERAGE

2 out of 5 stars = MEDIOCRE

1.5 out of 5 stars, 1 out of 5 stars, 0.5 out of 5 stars, 0 out of 5 stars = BAD

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


Backstreet Boys, ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart’ | Track Review

Iconic 90s boy band Backstreet Boys return with a catchy, fun, and soundly executed new single, “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.”

Christina Aguilera, Fall in Line | Track Review 🎵

After teasing us with appetizers from Liberation, a reinvigorated Christina Aguilera returns with the epic Demi Lovato duet, “Fall in Line.”

Banamak, ‘Youngbloods’ | Track Review

Seattle rapper-producer Banamak drops his best single yet, brilliantly capturing the millennial spirit on “Youngbloods” featuring NEIQUE.

Miller Guth & Charlie Brennan, ‘Blame’ | Track Review

Rising DJ/music producer Miller Guth and smooth singer/songwriter Charlie Brennan make a formidable musical pair on dance single “Blame,” which also features Emma Rae.

WNT-AL-N, ‘Leave It on the Floor’ | Track Review

World pop artist and producer WNT-AL-N offers a pretty good resolution to the grind of work and life through catchy, infectious, eclectic single, “Leave It on the Floor.”

Dave Matthews Band, ‘Samurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin)’ | Track Review

Dave Matthews Band returns after a six-year hiatus with a new LP, ‘Come Tomorrow.’ Reminiscent, spirited single “Samurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin)” was issued in advance.

A Great Big World, ‘Younger’ | Track Review

A Great Big World, comprised of singer/songwriters Ian Axel and Chad King, makes reminiscent magic on their new single, “Younger.”

Jake Paul, ‘My Teachers’ | Track Review

Back with another single,“My Teachers,” Jake Paul, assisted by Sunny and AT3 (Anthony Trujillo), rather than honoring his teachers, he criticizes them. So respectful.

Lenny Kravitz, ‘It’s Enough’ | Track Review

Lenny Kravitz makes it clear he’s not happy with the current social-political climate on “It’s Enough,” the promo single for his forthcoming album, ‘Raise Vibration.’

Stanaj, Dirty Mind | Track Review 🎵

Stanaj continues to build his case as the next big pop star on “Dirty Mind,” featuring ubiquitous collaborator, Ty Dolla $ign.