~ 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


Chase Rice, ‘Lions’ | Track Review

Country artist Chase Rice expands the palette on “Lions,” the second single from his third studio album, ‘Lambs & Lions’ (November 17).

Marilyn Manson, ‘We Know Where You F**king Live’ | Track Review

Marilyn Manson is charged up to nth degree on “We Know Where You F*cking Live,” the promo single for his forthcoming LP, ‘Heaven Upside Down.’

G-Eazy, ‘No Limit’ | Track Review

Ubiquitous rapper G-Eazy returns with certified banger “No Limit” featuring Cardi B and A$AP Rocky.  It’s not game changing, but G-Eazy flexes hard.

Zayn, ‘Dusk Till Dawn’ | Track Review

ZAYN returns with his third single of 2017, “Dust Till Dawn,” featuring Sia. “Dusk” has its moments, but it’s not without flaws.

K. Michelle, ‘Birthday’ | Track Review

Unapologetic R&B singer K. Michelle returns with a new sensually-driven single, “Birthday.” “Birthday” is a gift, just not your traditional gift.

Miguel, ‘Shockandawe’ | Track Review

Miguel has a gem on his hands with metaphorically-driven single, “Shockandawe.” It’s brief, but ultimately, compelling nonetheless.

Rostam, Gwan | Track Review 🎵

Rostam Batmanglij (Rostam) drops a captivating, creative single, “Gwan,” in advance of his Nonesuch debut project, ‘Half-Light.’

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Tank, ‘When We’ | Track Review

R&B artist Tank brings the ‘bedroom action’ on the sensually-charged “When We,” the second promo single from ‘Savage’ (September 29).

Foo Fighters, ‘The Line’ | Track Review

Foo Fighters release “The Line,” the final promo single issued in advance of the highly-anticipated album, ‘Concrete and Gold’ (September 15).

U2, ‘You’re the Best Thing About Me’ | Track Review

U2 makes a respectable return with exuberant new single, “You’re the Best Thing About Me.” They don’t reinvent the wheel, but certainly meet expectations.