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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

Michl, ‘Better with You’ | Track Review

Rising California alternative pop artist Michl shines on his beautifully-sweet, romantic single, “Better with You,” produced by Mura Masa.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Apr 185 Apr, 2018

Yoshi Flower, ‘Just on Drugs’ | Track Review

Rising pop musician Yoshi Flower impresses on his eclectic, ‘trippy’ single, “Just on Drugs.” Simply put, “We’re just on drugs / It’s not love.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Apr 185 Apr, 2018

Zak Abel, ‘Love Song’ | Track Review

English pop-soul musician Zak Abel picks up right where he left off from his debut album with his groovy, slick, soulful new single, “Love Song.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Apr 184 Apr, 2018

Manchester Orchestra, ‘No Hard Feelings’ | Track Review

Less than a year after releasing ‘A Black Mile to the Surface,’ Georgia alternative rock band Manchester Orchestra release a cover of The Avett Brothers’ “No Hard Feelings.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Apr 184 Apr, 2018

Tinashe, ‘Me So Bad’ | Track Review

Tinashe drops “Me So Bad,” the third teaser track from her highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Joyride.’ She’s assisted by ubiquitous artists Ty Dolla $ign and French Montana.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Apr 184 Apr, 2018

Phora, ‘Holding On’ | Track Review

Suffering from the immense pain of a bad breakup, Phora expresses his heartbreak superbly on the track, via “Holding On.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Apr 184 Apr, 2018

Jessie Reyez, ‘Figures, a Reprise’ | Track Review

Rising Columbian-Canadian R&B artist Jessie Reyez, taps Grammy-nominated Canadian R&B artist Daniel Caesar for soulful, love-driven single, “Figures, a Reprise.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Apr 184 Apr, 2018

Mike WiLL Made-It, ‘Aries (YuGo) Part 2’ | Track Review

Although Mike WiLL-Made It assembles a star-studded cast comprised of Rae Sremmurd, Big Sean, Quavo, and Pharrell, single “Aries (YuGo) Part 2” is merely good, not particularly great.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Apr 184 Apr, 2018

Lord Huron, ‘When the Night is Over’ | Track Review

On their fourth single of 2018, “When the Night is Over,” alternative rock band Lord Huron continues to build the case for their highly-anticipated album, ‘Vide Noir.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Apr 184 Apr, 2018

Lizzo, ‘Fitness’ | Track Review

Concerned with fitness, specifically ensuring that her “booty vicious,” Minneapolis-based hip-hop musician Lizzo drops short, but sweet single, “Fitness.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|4Apr 184 Apr, 2018