~ 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.

= MASTERPIECE

= NEAR MASTERPIECE

= EXCELLENT

= VERY GOOD

= AVERAGE / GOOD

= BELOW AVERAGE

= MEDIOCRE

= 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

Charlie Puth, ‘The Way I Am’ | Track Review

Charlie Puth releases a sixth advance single from his sophomore album, “The Way I Am.” “The Way I Am” serves as the opener for the long-awaited ‘Voicenotes.’

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

Troye Sivan, ‘Bloom’ | Track Review

Alternative pop sensation Troye Sivan sings about sex meaningfully on “Bloom,” presumably the third single from his forthcoming, sophomore album.

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

Christina Aguilera, ‘Accelerate’ | Track Review

After a six-year hiatus, Christina Aguilera returns with a new single, “Accelerate,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign and 2 Chainz. “Accelerate” serves as the promo single for the highly-anticipated ‘Liberation.’

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7May 187 May, 2018

Shawn Mendes, Youth | Track Review 🎵

Teen pop heartthrob Shawn Mendes announces his self-titled third album & releases his third single, “Youth,” featuring Khalid.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7May 187 May, 2018

Nick Talos, ‘Hey Gorgeous’ | Track Review

German musician/producer Nick Talos assembles an enjoyable, fun dance single with “Hey Gorgeous,” featuring the smooth vocals of singer Mitchl.

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

Payson Lewis, ‘Bad Influence’ | Track Review

Rising, Philly-bred pop musician Payson Lewis keeps the momentum rolling on his exuberant second single, “Bad Influence.”

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

The Internet, ‘Roll (Burbank Funk)’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated R&B collective The Internet returns after a two-year hiatus with the hella infectious “Roll (Burbank Funk),” where Steve Lacy handles the lead vocals.

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