~ 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

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.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Jan 1817 Jan, 2018

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.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Jan 1816 Jan, 2018

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.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Jan 1816 Jan, 2018

Fall Out Boy, ‘Wilson (Expensive Mistakes)’ | Track Review

Pop-punk darlings Fall Out Boy drop “Wilson (Expensive Mistakes),” the fifth single released in advance of their long-delayed seventh studio album, ‘M A N I A.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Jan 1816 Jan, 2018

The Black Eyed Peas, ‘STREET LIVIN’ | Track Review

A ‘Fergie-less’ The Black Eyed Peas makes a surprise comeback with a surprisingly serious, socially-conscious and relevant single, “STREET LIVIN’.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Jan 1816 Jan, 2018

Eminem, ‘Chloraseptic (Remix)’ | Track Review

Eminem, assisted by 2 Chainz and Phresher, drops a ferocious remix of “Chloraseptic,” one of the highlights from his critically-mixed ninth studio album, ‘Revival.’

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|16Jan 1816 Jan, 2018

Ansel Elgort, Supernova | Track Review 🎵

Actor-musician Ansel Elgort continues to build his case for a musical breakthrough with his enjoyable, sleek, urban-pop single, “Supernova.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jan 1815 Jan, 2018

Jay Rock, ‘King’s Dead’ | Track Review

Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Future, and James Blake join forces for hard-nosed banger “King’s Dead,” the second single from the highly anticipated ‘Black Panther: The Album.’

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jan 1815 Jan, 2018

Marshmello & Lil Peep, ‘Spotlight’ | Track Review

Lil Peep shines on his heartbroken, posthumous single, “Spotlight,” which arrives two months after his untimely death. Marshmello serves up superb production work.   

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jan 1815 Jan, 2018

Troye Sivan, My My My! | Track Review 🎵

Australian pop artist Troye Sivan picks up where he left off on his excellent debut ‘Blue Neighbourhood’ with a groovy, sexy, promo single, “My My My!” 

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|15Jan 1815 Jan, 2018