~ 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


Grace VanderWaal, Moonlight | Track Review 🎵

13-year old Grace VanderWaal shines on “Moonlight,” the opening song and promo single from her debut album, Just the Beginning (November 3).

NF, Let You Down | Track Review 🎵

Christian rapper NF shines on, “Let You Down,” the third single from his new album, ‘Perception,’ arriving October 6.

Ledisi, Us 4ever | Track Review 🎵

Ledisi continues to flex with “Us 4ever,” the 4th single from her 6th major label album, Let Love Rule. She’s assisted by BJ the Chicago Kid.

Ledisi, Here | Track Review 🎵

Ledisi adds to her rich collection of soulful hits with “Here,” the third single from her sixth major label album, Let Love Rule.

NF, Outro | Track Review 🎵

Christian rapper NF impresses on “Outro,” the closing song and second single from his new album, ‘Perception,’ due October 6.

Fall Out Boy, The Last of the Real Ones | Track Review 🎵

Following a ‘botched’ promo campaign, Fall Out Boy push back M A N I A and release an improved third single, “The Last of the Real Ones.”

Toni Braxton, Deadwood | Track Review 🎵

Adult Contemporary R&B veteran Toni Braxton returns with “Deadwood,” her first new solo single in years.

Beck, Up All Night | Track Review 🎵

Beck shines on the fourth teaser track from ‘Colors,’ “Up All Night.”  The alternative, hipster singer/songwriter has rhythm on his mind. 

The Killers, Some Kind of Love | Track Review 🎵

Ahead of their highly anticipated fifth studio album, The Killers issue one final teaser track, “Some Kind of Love.”

Gucci Mane, Curve | Track Review 🎵

After delaying ‘Mr. Davis’ by a month, Gucci Mane drops the fourth single from the project, “Curve,” featuring The Weeknd.