~ 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


French Montana, ‘Bring Dem Things’ | Track Review

Ahead of his sophomore album Jungle Rules, French Montana, assisted by Pharrell, drops a banger with “Bring Dem Things.”

French Montana, ‘Unforgettable’ | Track Review

French Montana, assisted by Swae Lee of Rae Sremmurd, has a hit on his hands with “Unforgettable.” Is “Unforgettable” worthy of the hype it’s received?

Daley Until the Pain is Gone | Track Review 🎵

British R&B singer Daley, assisted by Jill Scott, make a formidable team on “Until the Pain is Gone,” from his sophomore LP, The Spectrum.

Zedd, ‘Get Low’ | Track Review

Zedd enlists Liam Payne for a potential song-of-the-summer, “Get Low.” “Get Low” is fun, flirty, and sexy, without crossing the line.

Kesha, Praying | Track Review 🎵

Pop star Kesha makes a triumphant comeback, following turbulent times, with a surprising, heartfelt ballad, “Praying.”

Future, ‘Pie’ | Track Review

Ubiquitous southern rapper Future taps Chris Brown for an enjoyable, if incredibly shallow, sexually-charged new single, “PIE.”

Rick Ross, Glory of War | Track Review 🎵

Rick Ross returns with a familiar sound and overall vibe on “Glory of War,” assisted by soul singer Anthony Hamilton. 

Adam Lambert, Two Fux | Track Review 🎵

Pop artist and American Idol alum Adam Lambert returns with a captivating, bluntly-titled, new single, ‘Two Fux.’

The National, ‘Guilty Party’ | Track Review

The National Returns with the second single from their seventh album, ‘Sleep Well Beast,’ “Guilty Party.” It’s all about them sad vibes on “Guilty Party.”

The-Dream, ‘Summer Body’ | Track Review

R&B singer/songwriter The-Dream returns with the sexy, summer-ready single, “Summer Body,” featuring Fabolous.