~ 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


Pitbull & Stereotypes, ‘Jungle’ | Track Review

‘Mr. Worldwide,’ better known as Pitbull, assisted by Stereotypes, E-40, and Abraham Mateo, returns with a fun and groovy, if corny single, “Jungle.”

John Legend, ‘Woodstock’ | Track Review

Soulful R&B artist John Legend returns with a ripe, gorgeous rendition of “Woodstock,” a Joni Mitchell classic.

Sigrid, ‘Strangers’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming Norwegian pop artist Sigrid continues to build her case as a pop artist who’s ‘got next’ on her enjoyable new single, “Strangers.”

Ty Dolla $ign & Future, ‘Darkside’ | Track Review

Ty Dolla $ign and Future combine forces, with the assist by Kiiara on “Darkside,” a promo single from soundtrack, ‘Bright: The Album.’

Ashanti, ‘Say Less’ | Track Review

Ashanti returns with attitude on her latest single “Say Less.” She enlists the ever-popular  Ty Dolla $ign and DJ Mustard on the boards.

T-Pain, ‘Textin’ My Ex’ | Track Review

After a relatively quiet career in the ‘10s, T-Pain returns to his glory days on single “Textin’ My Ex.” He’s assisted by Tiffany Evans.

Owl City, ‘All My Friends’ | Track Review

Owl City falls way, WAY short on “All My Friends,” the quirky, schmaltzy promo single for his forthcoming album, ‘Cinematic.’

Bastille, ‘World Gone Mad’ | Track Review

Dan Smith and Bastille returns with “World Gone Mad,” an intriguing promo single from ‘Bright: The Album’, the soundtrack to the Netflix film.

Andy Grammer, ‘Give Love’ | Track Review

Andy Grammer keeps things positive and uplifting on “Give Love,” a promo single from his third studio album, ‘The Good Parts.’ LunchMoney Lewis assists.

AWOLNATION, Seven Sticks of Dynamite | Track Review

Aaron Bruno and AWOLNATION drop a gem with “Seven Sticks of Dynamite,” the second single from their forthcoming third album, ‘Here Come the Runts.’