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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

Shinedown, ‘Devil’ | Track Review

Floridian hard rock band Shinedown brings utter angst, fire, and grit on “Devil,” the hellish promo single for their sixth studio album, ‘Attention Attention.’

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

Aminé, ‘Campfire’ | Track Review

Oregon rapper Aminé, known for viral hit “Caroline,” returns with his second post-Good for You single, “Campfire,” featuring Injury Reserve.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Apr 1810 Apr, 2018

Jack & Jack, ‘Closure’ | Track Review

Jack & Jack – Jack Gilinsky and Jack Johnson – follow-up single “I Don’t Know” with the less profane, slightly tamer, yet enjoyable “Closure.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Apr 1810 Apr, 2018

Rich Brian, ‘Watch Out!’ | Track Review

Even though the newness of his debut album ‘Amen’ hasn’t worn off yet, Rich Brian drops a hot new, ‘short and sweet’ banger, “watch out!” 

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Apr 1810 Apr, 2018

Andre Rose, Osborne & Sugi Dakks | Music from Rising Stars

Rising artists Andre Rose, Osborne, and Sugi Dakks highlight the inaugural edition of the new, rising, and up-and-coming music column, ‘Music from Rising Stars.’

Columns, Music, Pop Culture, Press Releases & Shopping, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Apr 1810 Apr, 2018

A$AP Rocky, ‘A$AP Forever’ | Track Review

A$AP Rocky celebrates his crew on, “A$AP Forever,” an advanced single from his forthcoming third studio album.  Moby serves as an unlikely collaborator.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Apr 1810 Apr, 2018

Bullet for My Valentine, ‘Over It’ | Track Review

Welsh rock band Bullet for My Valentine returns in ferocious fashion on “Over It,” their first new single since 2016.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Apr 1810 Apr, 2018

Rae Sremmurd, ‘Chanel’ | Track Review

Rae Sremmurd returns with another single, “Chanel,” ahead of their triple album.  Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi tap the ubiquitous Pharrell Williams for the assist.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Apr 1810 Apr, 2018

AJR, ‘Burn the House Down’ | Track Review

Pop brother trio AJR (Adam, Jack & Ryan Metzger) are politically-charged up on their brassy, grandiose, new single, “Burn the House Down.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Apr 189 Apr, 2018

Chase Atlantic, ‘Numb to the Feeling’ | Track Review

Rising Australian alternative band Chase Atlantic return with a new single, “Numb to the Feeling,” their first since releasing their self-titled debut album in 2017.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Apr 189 Apr, 2018