~ 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


NF, ‘Green Lights’ | Track Review

26-year old Christian rapper NF shines on latest single, “Green Lights,” where he asserts he’s unstoppable – on fire.

Dustin Lynch, ‘Seein’ Red’ | Track Review

Tennessee country singer Dustin Lynch is “Seein’ Red” and for the most part, not to mention contextually, that’s a good thing.

Rachel Platten, ‘Broken Glass’ | Track Review

Rachel Platten continues to empower and promote positive vibes on her new promo single “Broken Glass.”  Unfortunately, it’s not as polished as her best work.

Sammie, ‘Coa’ | Track Review

Contemporary R&B artist Sammie returns more mature and better than ever on “Coa,” the promo single for his upcoming album, ‘Coming of Age.’

LCD Soundsystem, ‘Tonite’ | Track Review

James Murphy and LCD Soundsystem returns strong with “Tonite,” the third single from their highly-anticipated comeback album, ‘American Dream.’ 

Rich Brian, ‘Glow Like Dat’ | Track Review

Up-and-coming Indonesian teen rapper Rich Chigga returns with a new, kinder, gentler single, “Glow Like Dat,” tackling an ex.

Luke James, ‘Drip’ | Track Review

Following a three-year hiatus, urban contemporary up-and-comer Luke James returns with a soulful, sensual new single, “Drip.”

Chase Bryant, ‘Hell If I Know’ | Track Review

Country artist Chase Bryant delivers a well-rounded, enjoyable new single with the nonchalant, “Hell If I Know.”

Thomas Rhett, ‘Grave’ | Track Review

On the uplifting fourth single, “Grave,” from his third album, ‘Life Changes,’ Thomas Rhett fires up his country fan base. 

The War on Drugs, ‘Up All Night’ | Track Review

The War on Drugs release on final single, “Up All Night,” in advance of their highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘A Deeper Understanding.’