~ 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


Lorde, Perfect Places | Track Review 🎵

Lorde returns with “Perfect Places,” the third single from her sophomore album, Melodrama.

Sia, Free Me | Track Review 🎵

Sia shines on “Free Me,” a heartfelt, sincere charity single supporting the #endHIV campaign.

The War on Drugs, ‘Holding On’ | Track Review

Alt-rock six-piece band The War on Drugs deliver a gem with “Holding On,” the promo single from their August 2017 album, 'A Deeper Understanding.'

Jake Paul, ‘It’s Everyday Bro’ | Track Review

Jake Paul, accompanied by his crew, Team 10, delivers the atrocious, god awful single, “It’s Everyday Bro.”

DJ Khaled, ‘To the Max’ | Track Review

DJ Khaled enlists Drake for the umpteenth time on “To the Max,” the third promo single from his latest star-studded album, ‘Grateful.’

Prophets of Rage, ‘Unf**k the World’ | Track Review

Rock-Rap super-group Prophets of Rage drops the fiery “Unfuck the World,” the promo single from their self-titled debut album.

Ansel Elgort, You Can Count on Me | Track Review 🎵

Ansel Elgort enlists his buddy Logic on pleasing, love-oriented single, “You Can Count on Me.”

Arcade Fire, ‘Everything Now’ | Track Review

Alternative rock darlings Arcade Fire return in a big, groovy way with “Everything Now,” the promo single from their upcoming album of the same title.

Muse, ‘Dig Down’ | Track Review

British alternative rock band Muse returns with a politically-charged single, “Dig Down.” “Dig Down” offers few answers, but promotes the ‘resist’ movement.

Noah Cyrus, ‘Stay Together’ | Track Review

Noah Cyrus makes preparations to release her debut album, ‘NC-17.’ “Stay Together” marks the second single, following “Make Me (Cry).”