~ 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


Eminem, ‘Walk on Water’ | Track Review

Assisted by Beyoncé, Eminem returns with one of the most reflective, thoughtful singles of his decorated career, “Walk on Water.”

Black Veil Brides, ‘When they Call My Name’ | Track Review

Andy Biersack and Black Veil Brides delivers an enjoyable record with “When They Call My Name,” a single from their 2018 comeback album, ‘Vale.’

Andy Grammer, ‘Smoke Clears’ | Track Review

Pop singer-songwriter Andy Grammer drops an enjoyable new single, “Smoke Clears,” in advance of his third studio album, ‘The Good Parts.’ 

Olivia O’Brien, ‘No Love’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming teen pop artist Olivia O’Brien returns with a compelling new single, the ‘heartless’ “No Love.”

Jaymes Crux, Born to Die | Track Review 🎵

Seattle musician Conner Bloyd – aka Jaymes Crux – makes an enjoyable, respectable bow as a rapper on chill single “Born to Die.”

Ace Hood, ‘3 Bless’ | Track Review

Following a quiet career post-2013, Ace Hood makes some noise with a new single, banger “3 Bless.” He states his priorities at the top of the joint.

U2, ‘Get Out of Your Own Way’ | Track Review

U2 announces new album ‘Songs of Experience’ and drops an uplifting, enjoyable second single, “Get Out of Your Own Way.”

MAX, ‘Meteor’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming pop artist Max Schneider, better known as MAX, returns with an intriguing, new single, “Meteor.”

Miguel, Told You So | Track Review 🎵

Eclectic R&B singer-songwriter Miguel returns superbly on the groovy “Told You So,” a promo single from fourth LP, War & Leisure.

Chris Stapleton, ‘Scarecrow in the Garden’ | Track Review

Chris Stapleton returns with his second album of 2017, ‘From a Room: Volume 2.’ “Scarecrow in the Garden,” serves as the second single.