~ 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


Declan McKenna, ‘Humongous’ | Track Review

Declan McKenna exhibits his knack for creative, meaningful songwriting on “Humongous,” a single from his debut LP, ‘What Do You Think About the Car?’

Selena Gomez, ‘Fetish’ | Track Review

Pop star Selena Gomez strikes gold with sensual single “Fetish,” featuring Gucci Mane.  Think of it as “Good for You” 2.0.

Kesha, Woman | Track Review 🎵

After shocking the world with the mature, heartfelt “Praying,” Kesha returns with feminist, women’s empowerment anthem, “Woman.”

Arcade Fire, ‘Electric Blue’ | Track Review

Arcade Fire returns with its fourth (and arguably most danceable) single ahead of ‘Everything Now,’ “Electric Blue,” fronted by Regine Chassagne.

The All-American Rejects, ‘Close Your Eyes’ | Track Review

The All-American Rejects return after a five-year hiatus with two new singles: “Sweat” and “Close Your Eyes.”

Demi Lovato, ‘Sorry Not Sorry’ | Track Review

Underappreciated pop artist Demi Lovato showcases powerhouse vocals and mad attitude on single, “Sorry Not Sorry.” Can you say slay?

The All-American Rejects, ‘Sweat’ | Track Review

The All-American Rejects return after a five-year hiatus with two new singles: “Sweat” and “Close Your Eyes.”

French Montana, ‘No Pressure’ | Track Review

French Montana enlists Future for promo single “No Pressure,” released months ahead of his sophomore album, ‘Jungle Rules.’  

Tyler, the Creator, ‘911 / Mr. Lonely’ | Track Review

Ahead of his fourth studio album, ‘Flower Boy,’ Tyler, the Creator issued two promo singles: “Who Dat Boy” and “911 / Mr. Lonely.”

Tyler, the Creator, ‘Who Dat Boy’ | Track Review

Ahead of his fourth studio album, ‘Flower Boy,’ Tyler, the Creator issued two promo singles: “Who Dat Boy” and “911 / Mr. Lonely.”