~ 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


Jason Aldean, ‘Rearview Town’ | Track Review

Jason Aldean flaunts his rich, robust vocals on “Rearview Town,” the title track and second single from his forthcoming album.

Panic! At the Disco, Say Amen (Saturday Night) | Track Review 🎵

The ever-theatrical Brendon Urie and Panic! At the Disco returns announce a new album, ‘Pray for the Wicked,’ led by promo single, “Say Amen (Saturday Night).”  

Panic! At the Disco, ‘(F**k a) Silver Lining’ | Track Review 🎵

The ever-theatrical Brendon Urie and Panic! At the Disco returns announce a new album, ‘Pray for the Wicked,’ led by promo single, “(Fuck a) Silver Lining.”

Young Rising Sons, ‘Whiskey’ | Track Review

Rising alternative collective New Jersey band Young Rising Sons, fronted by Andy Tongren, shows tremendous potential on single “Whiskey.”

Pearl Jam, ‘Can’t Deny Me’ | Track Review

Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam return ‘fired up’ on the brief but amped-up protest anthem, “Can’t Deny Me.” The spirit is appreciated, but song is imperfect.

Sabrina Carpenter & Jonas Blue, ‘Alien’ | Track Review

American Actress-singer Sabrina Carpenter and English DJ-producer Jonas Blue join forces for enjoyable dance-pop record, “Alien.”

N.E.R.D & Rihanna, ‘Lemon (Drake Remix)’ | Track Review

Following the moderate success of the original, N.E.R.D and Rihanna tap Drake for the remix of “Lemon,” fitting titled “Lemon (Drake Remix).”

Hayley Kiyoko, ‘Let it Be’ | Track Review

Actress-singer Hayley Kiyoko continues to build her case as pop’s next big star on “Let it Be,” one of a number of advance singles from her debut album, ‘Expectations.’

YoungBoy Never Broke Again, ‘Right or Wrong’ | Track Review

With ‘Until Death Call My Name’ pushed back for a late April 2018 release, YoungBoy Never Broke Again releases a third advance single, “Right or Wrong,” featuring Future.

Leon Bridges, ‘Bad Bad News’ | Track Review

Following a fine debut album in 2015 (‘Coming Home’), Leon Bridges returns in 2018 with two new singles, including the energetic, jazzy, “Bad Bad News.”