~ 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


Carrie Underwood, The Champion | Track Review

Country artist Carrie Underwood returns “invincible, unbreakable, unstoppable, unshakable” on the energetic, uplifting “The Champion.” She’s assisted by Ludacris.

MGMT, ‘Hand it Over’ | Track Review

Alternative duo MGMT nails it on “Hand it Over,” their first new single of 2018. “Hand it Over” marks the third single released in advance of their highly-anticipated fourth studio album.

MGMT, ‘When You Die’ | Track Review

MGMT returns with some bite on “When You Die,” the presumed second single from their forthcoming, highly-anticipated fourth studio album.

Black Veil Brides, The Outsider | Track Review

Rock band Black Veil Brides thrive on “The Outsider,” the promo single from their highly-anticipated, comeback album, ‘Vale.’

BØRNS, Faded Heart | Track Review

Eclectic, alternative musician BØRNS thrills on “Faded Heart,” the promo single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Blue Madonna.’

A Perfect Circle, ‘Disillusioned’ | Track Review

Maynard James Keenan and ‘side project’ A Perfect Circle return with an ambitious, intriguing, moody new single, “Disillusioned.”

Black Veil Brides, My Vow | Track Review

Rock band Black Veil Brides sound ferocious and locked in on “My Vow,” the second single from their highly-anticipated, comeback album, ‘Vale.’

Anderson East, King for a Day | Track Review

Gifted singer-songwriter Anderson East thrills on “King for a Day,” the second single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Encore.’

BØRNS, Sweet Dreams | Track Review

Michigan-bred, Cali-based alternative musician BØRNS thrills on “Sweet Dreams,” the second promo single from his sophomore album, ‘Blue Madonna.’

Black Veil Brides, ‘The Last One’ | Track Review

In advance of Comeback, fifth studio album, ‘Vale’, rock band Black Veil Brides drop the album’s fourth single, “The Last One.”