~ 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


Thomas Rhett, ‘Unforgettable’ | Track Review

Thomas Rhett returns with the second single from his third studio album, ‘Life Changes,’ “Unforgettable.” He showcases his sweet, thoughtful side.

Thomas Rhett, Craving You | Track Review 🎵

Thomas Rhett shines on country-pop single “Craving You,” the promo single from his third album, Life Changes. He’s assisted by Maren Morris.

Kesha, Learn to Let Go | Track Review 🎵

Kesha realizes she should embrace the advice she gives to others for herself on “Learn to Let Go,” the third single from Rainbow (August 11).

Charli XCX, Boys | Track Review 🎵

Charli XCX has ‘boys’ on her mind on her infectious, fun new single, “Boys.” Sweetening the deal is a music video filled with famous boys.

Brett Eldredge, ‘Somethin’ I’m Good At’ | Track Review

Illinois' own Brett Eldredge delivers a fun, infectious single with “Something I’m Good At,” hailing from his third studio album, ‘Brett Eldredge.’

Shania Twain, ‘Poor Me’ | Track Review

Canadian country-pop veteran Shania Twain underwhelms on “Poor Me,” the second single from her forthcoming comeback album, ‘Now.’

Toby Keith, S****y Golfer | Track Review

Country vet Toby Keith turns his bad golf game into a hilariously-charming tongue-n-cheek, novelty country song on “Shitty Golfer.”

JP Cooper, ‘She’s on My Mind’ | Track Review

British singer/songwriter JP Cooper delivers a fun, relatable song with “She’s on My Mind,” a promo single from debut LP ‘Raised Under Grey Skies.’

X Ambassadors, ‘Ahead of Myself’ | Track Review

Alternative rock collective X Ambassadors drop “Ahead of Myself,” the fourth single they’ve released in 2017 ahead of their forthcoming album. 

The War on Drugs, ‘Strangest Thing’ | Track Review

After blessing us with “Holding On,” The War on Drugs returns with “Strangest Thing,” the second single from forthcoming album, ‘A Deeper Understanding.’