~ 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.

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

Hozier, Better Love | Track Review 🎵

Although quite loud, “Better Love” – the lead single from the motion picture, 'The Legend of Tarzan' – is epic and shows why Hozier is an intriguing artist.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Jun 1620 Jun, 2016

Alicia Keys, Hallelujah | Track Review 🎵

Alicia Keys latest single "Hallelujah" is respectable, but not the "second coming." "Hallelujah" likely isn't a ‘pop’ hit. Still, there’s something here.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Jun 1619 Jun, 2016

Logic, Flexicution | Track Review

Continually rising Maryland rapper Logic 'flexes hard' on "Flexicution," a record filled with braggadocio to the nth degree.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Jun 1617 Jun, 2016

Usher, Crash | Track Review 🎵

In no ways does Usher “crash and burn” on new single "Crash," but neither does he make us yearn for his return to the music world.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17Jun 1617 Jun, 2016

Shawn Mendes, Treat You Better | Track Review 🎵

No one will deny Shawn Mendes has "the package.” He’s got the looks and a respectable voice. Single “Treat You Better” is enjoyable but not timeless.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Jun 169 Jun, 2016

Alicia Keys, In Common | Track Review 🎵

"In Common" continues to find R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys searching for her next big hit. Unfortunately, "In Common" probably isn't it.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|17May 1617 May, 2016

Fantasia, Ugly | Track Review 🎵

Contemporary R&B standout Fantasia dabbles in countrified soul on "Ugly," a single from her upcoming LP, 'The Definition of...'

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Apr 1619 Apr, 2016

Maxwell, Lake By the Ocean | Track Review

A truly glorious happening occurred – the return of one of neo-soul’s greatest, Maxwell, with a stellar new single, "Lake By the Ocean."

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|14Apr 1614 Apr, 2016

Jennifer Lopez, Ain’t Your Mama | Track Review

During the American Idol Series Finale Jennifer Lopez unveiled her newest single to the world, “Ain’t Your Mama.” What's our verdict?

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Apr 1611 Apr, 2016

Adele, Hello | Track Review

Grammy-winning British pop singer/songwriter Adele makes a ‘pitch-perfect’ return with her emotional, stellar new single, “Hello.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Oct 1527 Oct, 2015