~ 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


Vance Joy, We’re Going Home | Track Review 🎵

Aussie singer-songwriter Vance Joy drops an exuberant second single “We’re Going Home” in advance of his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Nation of Two.’

Marlon Williams, ‘What’s Chasing You’ | Track Review

27-year old New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams charms on “What’s Chasing You,” the second single from his sophomore album, ‘Make Way for Love.’

Marlon Williams, ‘Nobody Gets What They Want Anymore’ | Track Review

27-year old New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams thrills on “Nobody Gets What They Want Anymore,” the promo single from his sophomore album, ‘Make Way for Love.’

Jorja Smith, ‘Let Me Down’ | Track Review

20-year old English R&B artist Jorja Smith compels on ballad “Let Me Down,” building her case as an artist to watch in 2018. She’s assisted by Stormzy.

Russ, ‘Flip’ | Track Review

25-year old, ever-prolific, self-made rapper-singer-producer Russ returns with another new single, “Flip.” It’s respectable, but not game changing.

Rich Brian, ‘See Me’ | Track Review

Things continue to look up for Rich Brian (formerly Rich Chigga), who drops “See Me,” a promo single from his highly-anticipated debut album.

Hailee Steinfeld & BloodPop, ‘Capital Letters’ | Track Review

Hailee Steinfeld & BloodPop® join forces for sleek, modern, groovy pop single “Capital Letters,” also the opening record from the ‘Fifty Shades Freed’ original motion picture soundtrack.

YoungBoy Never Broke Again, ‘Outside Today’ | Track Review

In advance of his full-length, debut album, 18-year old rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again drops the ‘stay-inside-touting’ single “Outside Today.”

Hunter Hayes, ‘This Girl’ | Track Review

26-year old Louisiana-bred country singer-songwriter Hunter Hayes feels “Lucky…to love this Girl” on enjoyable, thoughtful single, “This Girl.”

Kali Uchis, ‘After the Storm’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming Colombian-American singer Kali Uchis shines on “After the Storm,” the promo single from her forthcoming, 2018 debut album. She’s assisted by Tyler, the Creator and Bootsy Collins.