~ 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

5 Seconds of Summer, ‘Youngblood’ | Track Review

After releasing Want You Back,” the underwhelming promo single for their third LP, ‘Youngblood,’ 5 Seconds of Summer returns much stronger on their second single, the album’s title track.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Apr 1816 Apr, 2018

ZAYN, ‘Let Me’ | Track Review

Former One Direction member and urban-pop standout ZAYN continues sings about sex on single “Let Me,” but does so with more class, maturity, and tastefulness.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Apr 1816 Apr, 2018

Nicki Minaj, ‘Barbie Tingz’ | Track Review

Polarizing rapper Nicki Minaj looks to reclaim (or solidify) her perch atop the female rap game with the hard-nosed, unapologetic banger, “Barbie Tingz.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Apr 1816 Apr, 2018

Carrie Underwood, ‘Cry Pretty’ | Track Review

Former American Idol winner and country standout Carrie Underwood returns better than ever on her second single of 2018, powerhouse ballad “Cry Pretty.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|12Apr 1812 Apr, 2018

Shinedown, ‘The Human Radio’ | Track Review

Brent Smith and Shinedown remain energetic to the nth degree on “The Human Radio,” the second single from their sixth studio album, ‘Attention Attention.’ 

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Apr 1811 Apr, 2018

Ryder, Milan Ring & Sarah Vanderheyden | Music from Rising Stars

Rising artists Ryder, Milan Ring, and Sara Vanderheyden highlight ‘Music from Rising Stars,’ a column featuring new, rising, and up-and-coming artists, bands, and music.

Columns, Music, Press Releases & Shopping, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Apr 1811 Apr, 2018

Jim Jones, ‘Still Dipset’ | Track Review

Hard-nosed, East Cast rapper Jim Jones asserts he’s “Still Dipset” on his brand-new banger.  He’s assisted by fellow Dipset vet, Juelz Santana.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Apr 1811 Apr, 2018

Kenny Chesney, ‘Get Along’ | Track Review

Seasoned country artist extraordinaire Kenny Chesney returns with a feel-good, straightforward country single with “Get Along.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Apr 1811 Apr, 2018

Yellow Claw, ‘Villain’ | Track Review

Dutch Producer/DJ Duo Yellow Claw enlists rising Los Angeles-based singer Valentina for their villainous new single, “Villain.”

Music, Press Releases & Shopping, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Apr 1811 Apr, 2018

The Nectars, ‘I Want It’ | Track Review

New Jersey upstarts The Nectars shine on ‘short, but sweet’ record “I Want It,” a promo single from their forthcoming debut album, ‘Sci-Fi Television.’

Columns, Music, Press Releases & Shopping, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Apr 1811 Apr, 2018