~ 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


Dustin Lynch, ‘Love Me or Leave Me Alone’ | Track Review

Underrated ‘small town boy’ Dustin Lynch shines on “Love Me or Leave Me Alone,” the third single from his third album, ‘Current Mood.’

Chris Brown, ‘Pills & Automobiles’ | Track Review

Often-oversaturated and ubiquitous R&B artist Chris Brown conjures up some magic on his star-studded banger, “Pills & Automobiles.”

Blackbear, ‘do re mi (remix)’ | Track Review

R&B singer/songwriter Blackbear taps Gucci Mane for the remixed version of single, “do re mi.” The results are both enjoyable and successful.

Grizzly Bear, Neighbors | Track Review 🎵

Alternative darlings Grizzly Bear returns strong following a five-year hiatus between albums. “Neighbors” is the fourth single from ‘Painted Ruins.’

Lil Peep, The Brightside | Track Review 🎵

Keeping things interesting, hip-hop newcomer drops Lil Peep drops “The Brightside” from forthcoming project, 'Come over When You’re Sober, Pt. 1.'

Grizzly Bear, Three Rings | Track Review

Grizzly Bear delivers another winning single with “Three Rings,” ahead of their long-awaited comeback album, ‘Painted Ruins.’

Lights, ‘Skydiving’ | Track Review

Canadian pop artist Lights drops a compelling second single from her forthcoming September 2017 album, Skin & Earth, “Skydiving.”

The Weeknd, ‘Reminder (Remix)’ | Track Review

The Weeknd drops an enjoyable remixed version of “Reminder” featuring Young Thug and A$AP Rocky. All in all, the results are positive.

Fifth Harmony, Angel | Track Review 🎵

New-look foursome Fifth Harmony amplify the naughtiness on “Angel,” the second single from their third, self-titled studio album.

A$AP Ferg, ‘Nasty (Who Dat)’ | Track Review

A$AP Ferg returns with “Nasty (Who Dat),” the third single from his third album, ‘Still Striving.’ Two of the Migos – Takeoff and Quavo – assist.