~ 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


Father John Misty, ‘Just Dumb Enough to Try’ | Track Review

Father John Misty compels on “Just Dumb Enough to Try,” a promo single from his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘God’s Favorite Customer.’

Jason Mraz, ‘Have It All’ | Track Review

Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Jason Mraz makes an inspired, positive, uplifting, comeback on single, “Have it All.”

Camila Cabello, ‘Never Be the Same (Remix)’ | Track Review

Rising pop superstar Camila Cabello taps rising country artist Kane Brown for a remix of single “Never Be the Same,” the opening song from her debut album, ‘Camila.’

Aloe Blacc, ‘Brooklyn in the Summer’ | Track Review

After a four-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated R&B artist Aloe Blacc returns with an enthusiastic, exuberant new single, “Brooklyn in the Summer.”

Kanye West, ‘Ye Vs the People’ | Track Review

Polarizing rapper/producer Kanye West addresses his controversial endorsement of President Donald Trump on “Ye Vs the People.” T.I. assists. 

6 Dogs, ‘Off the Gas’ | Track Review

Rising rapper 6 Dogs taps felling rising rapper Lil Skies for the collaborative single, “Off the Gas.” New ground isn’t broken, but “Off the Gas” is relatively enjoyable.

Michael Ray, ‘Fan Girl’ | Track Review

Tatted Florida country singer Michael Ray keeps things incredibly simple and care free on “Fan Girl,” a promo single for his sophomore album, ‘Amos.’

Ruston Kelly, ‘Asshole (Demo)’ | Track Review  

Bold, unapologetic rising singer/songwriter Ruston Kelly drops a single fitting to his characterizations – the frank and honest “A**hole (Demo).”

Confetti, ‘When I Grow Up’ | Track Review

Following awesome debut single “People Suck,” Rising pop band Confetti continues to build a name for themselves on their second single, “When I Grow Up.”

Sugarland, ‘Babe’ | Track Review  

Following an extended hiatus, Sugarland – Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush – is back.  “Babe,” featuring Taylor Swift, serves as the second advance single for their 2018 comeback album, ‘Bigger.’