~ 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


Ty Dolla Sign, ‘So Am I’ | Track Review

Urban contemporary artist Ty Dolla $ign enlists reggae artist Damian Marley and electronic artist Skrillex on bizarre, WTF single, “So Am I.”

Kip Moore, ‘Blonde’ | Track Review

Kip Moore pulls back on “Blonde,” the third single from his anticipated third studio album, ‘Slowheart.’

Gregg Allman, ‘My Only True Friend’ | Track Review

The late, great Gregg Allman leaves a gem on “My Only True Friend,” the promo single from his final, posthumous studio album, ‘Southern Blood.’

Taylor Swift, ‘…Ready for It?’ | Track Review

Taylor Swift returns to familiar territory, love, on her second single, “...Ready for It?” from highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Reputation.’

Toby Keith, ‘Wacky Tobaccy’ | Track Review

Oklahoma country vet Toby Keith shines on yet another ridiculous single, “Wacky Tobaccy,” a gem from his new album, ‘The Bus Songs.’

Marvin Sapp, ‘Close’ | Track Review

Pastor Marvin Sapp shines on “Close,” the uplifting promo single from his new album of the same title, arriving September 29.

ODESZA, ‘Line of Sight’ | Track Review

Electronic duo ODESZA concocts a gem with “Line of Sight,” one of five promo singles from their sophomore album, A Moment Apart. 

Death from Above 1979, ‘Holy Books’ | Track Review

Death from Above 1979 are opposed to those “Holy Books” on their high-flying third single from their third album, ‘Outrage! Is Now.’

Kip Moore, ‘The Bull’ | Track Review

Kip Moore delivers a strong, energetic performance on “The Bull,” a promo single from his anticipated third studio album, ‘Slowheart.’

Charlie Puth, ‘Attention (Remix)’ | Track Review

KYLE joins Charlie Puth on a remix of his hit single, “Attention.” “Attention (Remix)” is enjoyable, but doesn’t supplant the original.