~ 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


CeeLo Green, ‘Brick Road’ | Track Review

Urban music extraordinaire CeeLo Green impresses on his 'dope-fueled.' comeback single, "Brick Road." With "Fuck You" behind him, he still remains incredibly potent.

Janelle Monáe, ‘Make Me Feel’ | Track Review

Janelle Monáe returns to the spotlight fiercely on “Make Me Feel,” a promo single from her third, full-length studio album, ‘Dirty Computer.’

Father John Misty, Mr. Tillman | Track Review 🎵

Josh Tillman, better known as Father John Misty, returns with a cleverly-penned, entertaining new single entitled, “Mr. Tillman.”

Logic, ’44 More’ | Track Review

Logic isn’t the least bit concerned about ‘depth’ on single “44 More,” a follow-up to “44 Bars” off his ‘Bobby Tarantino’ mixtape.

Francois Klark, ‘Run’ | Track Review

After awe-inspiring with his 2017 debut single, "Spaceman," Canadian singer-songwriter and producer Francois Klark returns with alluring follow-up single, "Run."

5 Seconds of Summer, ‘Want You Back’ | Track Review

5 Seconds of Summer make their high-anticipated return with single “Want You Back.” Ultimately, it’s a respectable return, but no revolutionary.

Post Malone, ‘Psycho’ | Track Review

Fresh off of his “rockstar” success, Post Malone has more pop-rap gold on his hands with “Psycho,” featuring the ever-popular collaboration king, Ty Dolla $ign.

Cole Swindell, ‘Break Up in the End’ | Track Review

Georgia country artist Cole Swindell returns with a beautiful, well-performed, if predictable new single, "Break Up in the End."

Kacey Musgraves, ‘Butterflies’ | Track Review

Kacey Musgraves doesn't miss a beat following a three-year hiatus. Single "Butterflies" kicks off the promo campaign for her third album, 'Golden Hour' superbly.

Parker Matthews, ‘Hit and Run’ | Track Review

Pittsburgh-bred, Los Angeles-based, pop musician Parker Matthews showcases immense potential on single, “Hit and Run.” Clearly, he’s on an upward trajectory.