~ 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


Lewis Capaldi, ‘Fade’ | Track Review

Alternative newcomer Lewis Capaldi showcases incredible potential and talent on single, “Fade.” He’s ‘got next.’

Lauv, ‘Easy Love’ | Track Review

23-year old Lauv makes a name for himself on his chill, enjoyable single, “Easy Love.” He embraces the challenge of hard-fought love vs. easy love.

Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, ‘The Rest of Our Life’ | Track Review

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill shine on “The Rest of Our Life,” the second single and title track of their upcoming joint album.

Marc E. Bassy, Til I Get Found’ | Track Review

Ahead of his debut album ‘Gossip Columns,’ up-and-coming pop artist Marc E. Bassy drops one final teaser track, “Til I Get Found."

Maren Morris, ‘Dear Hate’ | Track Review

Maren Morris responds to the Las Vegas mass shooting thoughtfully on her new single, “Dear Hate.” She’s assisted by Vince Gill.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, ‘Almost Like Praying’ | Track Review

Lin-Manuel Miranda assembles a star-studded cast of Latino artists for Puerto Rico benefit single, “Almost Like Praying.”

P!nk, ‘Whatever You Want’ | Track Review

Pop vet P!nk returns with her third single, “Whatever You Want,” a week ahead of her highly-anticipated, seventh studio album, ‘Beautiful Trauma.’

Maroon 5, ‘Help Me Out’ | Track Review

Maroon 5 and Julia Michaels combine pop forces for “Help Me Out,” the fourth single from the band’s long-awaited album, ‘Red Pill Blues.’

Charlie Puth, ‘How Long’ | Track Review

Artistically, Charlie Puth continues his maturation with the second single off his highly-anticipated sophomore album ‘Voicenotes,’ “How Long.”

Sam Smith, ‘Pray’ | Track Review

Upon announcement of his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘The Thrill of It All,’ Pop sensation Sam Smith drops a heartfelt second single, “Pray.”