~ 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


Leon Bridges, ‘Beyond’ | Track Review

Following two stellar singles, Leon Bridges returns with “Beyond,” the third advance single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Good Thing.’

Martin Garrix & LOOPERS, ‘Game Over’ | Track Review

Dutch dance DJs Martin Garrix and LOOPERS join forces for one brief, but sick instrumental single, “Game Over.” Prepare to dance you keister off!

Bebe Rexha, ‘2 Souls on Fire’ | Track Review

Bebe Rexha enlists the ubiquitous Quavo for “2 Souls on Fire,” an advanced single from her forthcoming, highly-anticipated debut album, ‘Expectations.’

Khalid, 6LACK & Ty Dolla $ign, ‘OTW’ | Track Review

Rising urban contemporary stars Khalid, 6BLACK, andTy Dolla $ign join forces for the lush, smooth, and ultimately enjoyable single, “OTW.”

Rae Sremmurd, ‘CLOSE’ | Track Review

On “CLOSE,” Rae Sremmurd continues to ‘struggle’ to find a notable, high-quality hit.  Despite a guest appearance by Travis Scott, “CLOSE” still doesn’t come ‘close.’

Prince, ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ | Track Review

After years of being unreleased, the original, Prince studio recording of “Nothing Compares 2 U” has been unveiled.  The posthumous recording is nothing short of epic.

Jack & Jack, ‘Stay with Me’ | Track Review

Back at it again, Nebraskan-bred urban-pop/rap duo Jack & Jack return with single, “Stay with Me.”  Notably, Jack Johnson drops more bars than previous singles.

Five Finger Death Punch, ‘Sham Pain’ | Track Review

Five Finger Death Punch showcase both displeasure and pleasure on “Sham Pain,” an advanced single from the forthcoming album, ‘And Justice for None.’

Janelle Monáe, ‘I Like That’ | Track Review

Eclectic urban contemporary artist Janelle Monáe returns with “I Like That,” the fourth advance single from her third full-length album, ‘Dirty Computer.’

Ariana Grande, ‘No Tears Left to Cry’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated pop artist Ariana Grande makes her highly-anticipated return with her exuberant, uplifting single, “No Tears Left to Cry.”