~ 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


Luke Bryan, ‘Hooked on It’ | Track Review

Luke Bryan remains in ‘country’ mode on “Hooked on It,” the fourth single issued in advance of ‘What Makes You Country,’ arriving December 8. 

Tory Lanez, ‘I Sip’ | Track Review

After ‘kicking things up a notch’ on “Real Thing,” Tory Lanez keeps the momentum going (for the most part) on the tipsy, “I Sip.”

Chris Stapleton, ‘Tryin’ to Untangle My Mind’ | Track Review

Chris Stapleton returns with his second album of 2017, ‘From a Room: Volume 2.’ “Tryin’ to Untangle My Mind,” serves as the third single.

Sofi Tukker, ‘Energia’ | Track Review

Dance Duo Sofi Tukker continue their ‘flex-fest’ with their latest single “Energia,” a clear contrast to previous jams “F*ck They” and “Best Friend.”

Lauv, ‘Paris in the Rain’ | Track Review

23-year old up-and-coming artist Lauv continues makes a name for himself on single, “Paris in the Rain.”

Fall Out Boy, ‘Hold Me Tight or Don’t’ | Track Review

After pushing back ‘M A N I A’ to January 2018, Fall Out Boy returns with the project’s fourth single, “Hold Me Tight or Don’t.”

Machine Gun Kelly, X Ambassadors & Bebe Rexha, ‘Home’ | Track Review

Machine Gun Kelly, X Ambassadors, and Bebe Rexha join forces on “Home,” the third single issued ahead of soundtrack ‘Bright: The Album.’

Miguel, Pineapple Skies | Track Review 🎵

Eclectic R&B singer-songwriter Miguel continues to ‘get his shine on’ on “Pineapple Skies,” the 3rd single from his 4th LP, War & Leisure.

Blackbear, ‘g2g ttyl’ | Track Review

blackbear proves he has more artistic range than perceived on the acoustic “g2g ttyl,” the sixth teaser track from ‘cybersex.’ THEY. provides the assist.

blackbear, ‘gucci linen’ | Track Review

blackbear delivers a sick, turn-up joint with “gucci linen,” the fifth teaser track released in advance of ‘cybersex.’ 2 Chainz assists.