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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

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

Florida Georgia Line, ‘Simple’ | Track Review

If you get nothing else out of the new Florida Georgia Line single “Simple,” Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard teach us how to spell the six-letter title.

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

Gorillaz, ‘Humility’ | Track Review

Gorillaz finds its groove on “Humility,” the promo single for their highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘The Now Now.’ The legendary George Benson guests.

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

Charli XCX, ‘5 in the Morning’ | Track Review

British pop artist Charli XCX returns in feisty fashion, exhibiting ‘that attitude’ on the unapologetic, urban-pop single, “5 in the Morning.”

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

Mac Miller, ‘Buttons’ | 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 “Buttons.”

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