~ 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, ‘Sixteen’ | Track Review

Thomas Rhett truly examines ‘life changes’ on “Sixteen,” the third single from his third studio album, ‘Life Changes.’

Lights, ‘Giants’ | Track Review

Canadian artist Lights returns in a gigantic way with “Giants,” the adventurous promo single for her new album, ‘Skin & Earth.’  

Dustin Lynch, ‘Small Town Boy’ | Track Review

Tennessee country artist Dustin Lynch amps up the southern charm on “Small Town Boy,” the second single from his third album, ‘Current Mood.’

P!nk, ‘What About Us’ | Track Review

P!nk makes a respectable comeback on “What About Us,” the thoughtful promo single from her long-awaited, seventh studio album, ‘Beautiful Trauma.’

Jack Johnson, ‘My Mind is For Sale’ | Track Review

Singer/Songwriter Jack Johnson comes back strong on “My Mind is For Sale,” the politically-charged promo single from All the Light Above It Too.

Rae Sremmurd, ‘Perplexing Pegasus’ | Track Review

Rae Sremmurd returns with a uniquely-titled single, “Perplexing Pegasus.” As distinct as the title is, the single is more flex-fest than innovative spirit.

Action Bronson, ‘Durag vs. Headband’ | Track Review

Action Bronson dropped, “Durag vs. Headband,” the first single from his 2017 sophomore album, Blue Chips 7000, in October 2016.

Chase Rice, ‘Three Chords & The Truth’ | Track Review

Country musician Chase Rice returns with “Three Chords & The Truth,” the promo single for his third studio album, 'Lambs & Lions.'

Bebe Rexha, That’s It | Track Review 🎵

On single “That’s It,” Bebe Rexha nails the urban-pop sound without breaking new ground. She enlists Gucci Mane and 2 Chainz.

A$AP Ferg, ‘Plain Jane’ | Track Review

Ahead of his third studio album, Still Striving, A$AP Ferg drops unapologetic single, “Plain Jane.”