~ 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


Gunna, HIM ALL ALONG | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated melodic rapper Gunna brings the heat on his confident, potent rap banger, “HIM ALL ALONG.”

The Kid LAROI, APEROL SPRITZ | Song Review 🎵

Aussie singer and melodic rapper The Kid LAROI keeps things brief and enjoyable on his cocktail-named single, “APEROL SPRITZ.”

Grant Brett, Freaky | Song Review 🎵

Portland-based pop artist Grant Brett gets us all hot and bothered with his brief, naughty, sex-positive single, “Freaky.”

Bon Iver, S P E Y S I D E | Song Review 🎵

Justin Vernon and Bon Iver shine on the minimal, apologetic “S P E Y S I D E,” the promo single from the collective’s 2024 EP, SABLE,.

Bad Bunny, Una Velita | Song Review 🎵

On the moving “Una Velita,” Grammy-winning Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny reflects on Hurricane Maria, reminding us of the prolonged effects on the territory.

GloRilla, Hollon | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated Memphis rapper GloRilla remains unapologetic on “Hollon,” the second single from her debut studio album, GLORIOUS.

Tommy Richman, WHITNEY | Song Review 🎵

Tommy Richman drops some experimental vibes on “WHITNEY,” the second single from his debut studio album, COYOTE.

ericdoa, search & destroy | Song Review 🎵

Gen-Z standout ericdoa drops an ear-catching single, “search & destroy,” which references the popular video game, Call of Duty.

Shawn Mendes, Nobody Knows | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated Canadian pop singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes delivers another strong advance single from Shawn with “Nobody Knows.”

Tate McRae, It’s ok I’m ok | Song Review 🎵

Although Gen-Z pop star Tate McRae doesn’t change the game on “It’s ok I’m ok,” it’s an enjoyable, inoffensive pop single (save for an f-bomb).