~ 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


Marlon Williams, Make Way for Love | Musical Wrap-Up

‘Music Wrap-Up’ collects the coverage (links) on an album, artist, project, or otherwise, into one easily accessible document. After reviewing two singles from 'Make Way for Love,' the sophomore album by ...

Lostboycrow, ‘Church with No Ceiling’ | Track Review

Despite being filled with religious references, Lostboycrow doesn’t embrace church and your typical brand of spirituality on alluring single, “Church with No Ceiling.”

Ellie Goulding, ‘Vincent’ | Track Review

British pop artist Ellie Goulding delivers a beautiful, ‘true-to-form’ cover of the 1971 Don McLean classic, “Vincent.”

Tinashe, ‘Faded Love’ | Track Review

R&B/urban-pop artist Tinashé delivers a cool, calm, collected, and second performance on single, “Faded Love.” She’s assisted by ubiquitous, melodic rapper, Future.

Kash Doll, ‘For Everybody’ | Track Review

Rising rapper Kash Doll delivers a captivating narrative, filled with drama, trash-talk, and most of all entertainment value on single “For Everybody.”

YG, ‘Suu Whoop’ | Track Review

Compton, California standout YG returns with an electrifying, Blood-allegiant single, “Suu Whoop.” The rapper is turned up to the nth degree.

6LACK, ‘Cutting Ties’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming, Grammy-nominated urban contemporary artist 6LACK returns with a lethargic, reflective new single, “Cutting Ties.”

Ugly God, ‘Imma Dog’ | Track Review

Ugly God plays on tired, old clichés on single, "Imma Dog." The 2017 XXL Freshman gets the assist from another up-and-coming rapper, PnB Rock.

nothing,nowhere., ‘Ruiner’ | Track Review

On his new single, “Ruiner,” rapper, singer, and songwriter nothing, nowhere. showcases his eclecticism, potential, and promise as an artist.  

A Perfect Circle, ‘TalkTalk’ | Track Review

After announcing new album, ‘Eat the Elephant,’ Maynard James Keenan and A Perfect Circle release a third advance single, “TalkTalk.”