~ 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.

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

Thirty Second to Mars, ‘Rescue Me’ | Track Review

Jared Leto and Thirty Second to Mars release “Rescue Me,” the fourth advance single from their highly-anticipated 2018 album, ‘AMERICA.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Apr 182 Apr, 2018

Andra Day, ‘I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free’ | Track Review

Contemporary soul singer Andra Day masterfully covers and reinterprets the 1963 Billy Taylor classic “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free.” The single appears from the Tyler ...

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Apr 182 Apr, 2018

Big Freedia, ‘Rent’ | Track Review

New Orleans bounce musician Big Freedia returns chocked-full of attitude and energy on her electrifying new single, “Rent.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Apr 182 Apr, 2018

Ty Dolla $ign, ‘Pineapple’ | Track Review

Ubiquitous hip-hop musician Ty Dolla $ign, assisted by southern rappers Gucci Mane and Quavo, returns with the delicious, enjoyable single, “Pineapple.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Apr 182 Apr, 2018

Lil Xan, ‘The Man’ | Track Review

Banging production and an edgy sound can’t save Lil Xan from falling victim to emptiness, shallowness, and most of all, rap clichés. 

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Apr 182 Apr, 2018

Tyler, the Creator, ‘Okra’ | Track Review

Controversial, Grammy-nominated Tyler, the Creator drops a ‘flex-fest’ on his brief single “Okra.” He also drops a number of pop cultural references, not to mention raising more questions about his sexuality.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Apr 182 Apr, 2018

Tori Kelly, ‘Help Us to Love’ | Track Review

Grammy-nominated pop musician Tori Kelly returns with a new single, “Help Us to Love.” She enlists The HamilTones for the assist. 

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Apr 182 Apr, 2018

Sam Smith, ‘Pray (Remix)’ | Track Review

Grammy-winning, British pop sensation Sam Smith taps Grammy-nominated, Maryland rapper Logic for a remix of his heartfelt single, “Pray.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Apr 182 Apr, 2018

James Bay, ‘Us’ | Track Review

Following the release of singles “Wild Love” and “Pink Lemonade,” Grammy-nominated English singer-songwriter James Bay releases “Us,” the third single from his sophomore album, Electric Light.’ 

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Apr 182 Apr, 2018

Lauv, ‘Chasing Fire’ | Track Review

Rising California musician Lauv continues to build his case as the next pop-R&B sensation on his latest, love-centric single, “Chasing Fire.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Apr 182 Apr, 2018