~ 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.

= MASTERPIECE

= NEAR MASTERPIECE

= EXCELLENT

= VERY GOOD

= AVERAGE / GOOD

= BELOW AVERAGE

= MEDIOCRE

= 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

Cheat Codes & Danny Quest, ‘NSFW’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming Los Angeles DJ trio Cheat Codes, paring with Danny Quest, drop a brief, semi-risqué gem with “NSFW.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Mar 1820 Mar, 2018

Famous Dex, ‘Japan’ | Track Review

With the rap game saturated with much of the same, Famous Dex releases an enjoyable, though relatively indistinct single with “Japan.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Mar 1820 Mar, 2018

Lil Xan, ‘Slingshot’ | Track Review

Rising rapper Lil Xan keeps things extremely short on “Slingshot,” a one-minute-and-a-half single issued in advance of his debut album, ‘TOTAL XANARCHY.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Mar 1820 Mar, 2018

George Ezra, ‘Saviour’ | Track Review

British singer-songwriter George Ezra returns with “Saviour,” the final advance single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Staying at Tamara’s.’ He’s assisted by First Aid Kit.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Mar 1820 Mar, 2018

Toni Braxton, ‘Sex & Cigarettes’ | Track Review

Fierce at 50 years old, Toni Braxton keeps R&B alive and well on “Sex & Cigarettes,” the title track from her eighth studio album.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Mar 1819 Mar, 2018

Leon Bridges, ‘Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand’ | Track Review

Following a fine debut album in 2015 (‘Coming Home’), Leon Bridges returns in 2018 with two new singles, including gorgeous retro-soul ballad, “Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Mar 1819 Mar, 2018

PRETTYMUCH, ‘Healthy’ | Track Review

PRETTYMUCH continues to build its case a pop’s next big-time boy band with its ‘nutritious’ new single, “Healthy.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Mar 1819 Mar, 2018

Charlie Puth, ‘Done for Me’ | Track Review

On “Done for Me,” the fourth single from his sophomore album 'Voicenotes,' Charlie Puth continues to show greater maturity as an artist. He taps Kehlani for the assist.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Mar 1819 Mar, 2018