~ 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


Vince Staples, ‘Get the F**k Off My Dick’ | Track Review

Employing the art of shock value, Cali rapper Vince Staples returns in explicit, ‘sexual’ fashion with “Get the Fuck Off My Dick.”

Godsmack, ‘Bulletproof’ | Track Review

Godsmack returns with their seventh studio album, ‘When Legends Rise,’ arriving April 27, 2018.  In the meantime, they issue the set’s promo single, “Bulletproof.”

KYLE, ‘To the Moon’ | Track Review

2017 XXL Freshman rapper KYLE continues to exhibit massive potential on his latest single, “To the Moon.”

James Bay, ‘Pink Lemonade’ | Track Review

Upon announcing his sophomore album, ‘Electric Light,’ English singer-songwriter James Bay returns with a second promo single, “Pink Lemonade.”

Jason Derulo, ‘Colors’ | Track Review

Jason Derulo returns with single “Colors,” otherwise known as the Coca-Cola® Anthem for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Payson Lewis, ‘When Love Was Young’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming pop musician Payson Lewis shows tremendous potential on his debut single, “When Love Was Young.” His best attribute is his compelling, powerful voice.

Joyner Lucas & Chris Brown, ‘Stranger Things’ | Track Review

Rising Massachusetts rapper Joyner Lucas and ubiqutious urban contemporary musician Chris Brown join forces for single, “Stanger Things.”

Chvrches, ‘My Enemy’ | Track Review

Chvrches and Matt Berninger make sweet music together on "My Enemy," the second single from the alternative trio's forthcoming album, 'Love is Dead.'

Jake Owen, ‘I Was Jack (You Were Diane)’ | Track Review

Jake Owen looks to a John Mellencamp classic for ‘inspiration’ on his new single, “I Was Jack (You Were Diane).” Expectedly, the Mellencamp classic easily eclipses it.

Rudy Mancuso & Maia Mitchell, ‘Magic’ | Track Review

Real life dating couple Rudy Mancuso and Maia Mitchell exhibit stellar musical chemistry on pop duet, “Magic.” It is indeed, ‘magical.’