~ 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.

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

Ellie Goulding, ‘Vincent’ | Track Review

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

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Feb 1821 Feb, 2018

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.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Feb 1821 Feb, 2018

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.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Feb 1820 Feb, 2018

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.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Feb 1820 Feb, 2018

6LACK, ‘Cutting Ties’ | Track Review

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

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Feb 1820 Feb, 2018

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.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Feb 1820 Feb, 2018

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.  

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Feb 1820 Feb, 2018

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.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Feb 1820 Feb, 2018

Frank Ocean, ‘Moon River’ | Track Review

Gifted pop, urban contemporary musician Frank Ocean delivers a distinct, 'original' cover of beloved vocal standard, "Moon River."

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Feb 1819 Feb, 2018

Muse, ‘Thought Contagion’ | Track Review

Matthew Bellamy and Grammy-winning alternative rock band Muse returns with thrilling single, “Thought Contagion,” their first new single of 2018.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Feb 1819 Feb, 2018