~ 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.

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

Tove Lo, ‘Disco Tits’ | Track Review

Swedish pop star Tove Lo returns with an infectious, sexually-charged gem in “Disco Tits,” the promo single for her third studio album.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Sep 1711 Sep, 2017

Sam Smith, ‘Too Good at Goodbyes’ | Track Review

After a three-year hiatus, British pop-R&B artist Sam Smith returns sad, yet inspired on his new single, “Too Good at Goodbyes.”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Sep 1711 Sep, 2017

Weezer, ‘Feels Like Summer’ | Track Review

Hipsters Weezer returns with “Feels Like Summer,” an uncharacteristic, modern-pop track that served as the early promo single for ‘Pacific Daydream.’  

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Sep 177 Sep, 2017

ODESZA, ‘Corners of the Earth’ | Track Review

Electronic duo ODESZA drop an ambient, glorious single with “Corners of the Earth,” featuring RY X, one of five singles from sophomore LP, 'A Moment Apart.'

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Sep 177 Sep, 2017

Musiq Soulchild, ‘Humble Pie’ | Track Review

Musiq Soulchild continues to bring consistency to the R&B game with “Humble Pie,” a promo single from his latest album, ‘Feel the Real.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Sep 176 Sep, 2017

Frank Ocean, Provider | Track Review 🎵

Frank Ocean continues to show the world he ‘beats to his own drummer’ on his latest single, “Provider.” It’s a unique, if scattered listen.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Sep 176 Sep, 2017

Rapsody, ‘You Should Know’ | Track Review

Rhapsody delivers a gem on “You Should Know,” the promo single for her third album, ‘Laila’s Wisdom.’ She’s assisted by the one and only Busta Rhymes.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|6Sep 176 Sep, 2017

Ibeyi, ‘Deathless’ | Track Review

French-Cuban Twin Duo Ibeyi returns with “Deathless,” featuring Kamasi Washington.  “Deathless” serves as a promo single from their sophomore album, ‘Ash.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Sep 175 Sep, 2017

Rostam, Bike Dream | Track Review 🎵

Rostam Batmanglij – simply known as Rostam now – drops a captivating single, “Bike Dream,” in advance of his Nonesuch debut project, ‘Half-Light.’

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Sep 175 Sep, 2017

The National, ‘Day I Die’ | Track Review

The National release “Day I Die,” the final promo single released in advance of their highly-anticipated album, ‘Sleep Well Beast.’

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Sep 175 Sep, 2017