~ 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


Jennifer Lopez, ‘El Anillo’ | Track Review

Veteran Latin-pop, urban-pop singer Jennifer Lopez is waiting for the proposal on her energetic, exclusive Spanish single, “El Anillo.”

HRVY & Malu Trevejo, ‘Hasta Luego’ | Track Review

Rising English teen pop singer HRVY and rising Cuban-American teen singer Malu Travejo deliver a fun Latin-pop hit with the ‘short, but sweet’ “Hasta Luego.”

Father John Misty, Disappointing Diamonds are the Rarest of Them All | Track Review 🎵

Father John Misty is short & sweet on “Disappointing Diamonds are the Rarest of Them All,” a single from his 4th LP, GOD’S FAVORITE CUSTOMER.

Mason Ramsey, ‘Famous’ | Track Review

After becoming a viral sensation following a yodeling performance at his local Wal-Mart, 11-year old Mason Ramsey, signed to Big Loud, releases his debut country single, “Famous.”

Kanye West, ‘Lift Yourself’ | Track Review

Polarizing rapper/producer Kanye West drops arguably the worst single of his illustrious career with “Lift Yourself.” At least he has ‘bars’ on “Ye Vs the People.”

Spencer Sutherland, Talk | Track Review 🎵

X Factor finalist and rising urban-pop singer Spencer Sutherland showcases ample potential on his latest single, “Talk.”

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.”