~ 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


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.”

Liam Payne & J Balvin, ‘Familiar’ | Track Review

Burgeoning solo pop artist Liam Payne and Colombian reggaetón singer J Balvin join forces for the infectious, sleek Latin-pop single, “Familiar.”

50 Cent, ‘Crazy’ | Track Review

'00s East Coast rap standout 50 Cent returns with a new single, “Crazy.” He enlists rising rapper/singer PnB Rock for the assist.

Ghost, ‘Rats’ | Track Review

Swedish metal collective Ghost returns amped-up on “Rats,” the promo single for their highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Prequelle.’

Sugarland, ‘Bigger’ | Track Review

Following an extended hiatus, Sugarland – Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush – is back.  “Bigger” serves as the title track and promo single for their 2018 comeback album.

Cole Swindell, ‘Somebody’s Been Drinkin’ | Track Review

Red-haired Georgia country singer Cole Swindell drops an enjoyable, well-rounded, mid-tempo ballad with “Somebody’s Been Drinkin’.”

Janelle Monáe, ‘PYNK’ | Track Review

Eclectic artist Janelle Monáe thinks bigger on the socially-charged, incredibly relevant “PYNK,” the third advance single from her third full-length album, ‘Dirty Computer.’

Lil Pump, ‘Esskeetit’ | Track Review

On his latest single “Esskeetit,” breakout teen rapper Lil Pump merely recycles clichés and all things empty and shallow.