~ 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


Craig David, ‘Live in the Moment’ | Track Review

English R&B artist Craig David enlists rapper GoldLink for his easygoing, feel-good single, “Live in the Moment.” “Live in the Moment” appears on his upcoming studio album, ‘The Time is Now.’

Jack White, ‘Connected by Love’ – Single | Track Review

Jack White makes a compelling comeback with “Connected by Love” and “Respect Commander,” singles from his forthcoming third solo album, ‘Boarding House Reach.’

The Spencer Lee Band, ‘Kissing Tree’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming pop-rock band The Spencer Lee Band thrill on their debut, funk-soul-infused single, “Kissing Tree.”

Kamillion, ‘Lil Bih’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming rapper Kamillion ‘brings the heat’ on hard-nosed, unapologetic banger “Lil Bih.” She matches the energy of her contemporaries.

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, ‘You Worry Me’ | Track Review

Soulful rock collective Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats returns with “You Worry Me,” the promo single for their highly-anticipated new album, ‘Tearing at the Seams.’

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.