~ 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


Father John Misty, Pure Comedy | Track Review 🎵

Father John Misty (Josh Tillman) shines on “Pure Comedy,” the promo single for his forthcoming album of the same title.

Big Sean, Halfway Off the Balcony | Track Review 🎵

Big Sean delivers valid points on single “Halfway Off the Balcony,” but also leaves more to be desired lyrically.

Spoon, Hot Thoughts | Track Review 🎵

Spoon delivers a groovy, infectious new single with “Hot Thoughts,” the title track and promo single for their forthcoming 2017 album.

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Reba McEntire, Oh Happy Day | Track Review 🎵

Reba McEntire delivers a funky, superb cover of the Edwin Hawkins gospel standard, “Oh Happy Day.”

Kehlani, Undercover | Track Review 🎵

Ahead of her highly anticipated debut album, up-and-coming R&B artist Kehlani drops another captivating single, “Undercover.”

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Migos, What the Price | Track Review 🎵

Migos continue to deliver hard-hitting bangers. “What the Price” continues to round out the CULTURE Migos seek to establish.

Kehlani, Do U Dirty | Track Review 🎵

Ahead of debut album SweetSexySavage, up-and-coming R&B artist Kehlani drops another captivating single with “Do U Dirty.”

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Migos, Call Casting | Track Review 🎵

Migos continue to deliver hard-hitting bangers. Cocky and confident single “Call Casting” is no exception. ...

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Reba McEntire, Oh, How I Love Jesus | Track Review 🎵

Beloved country musician Reba McEntire delivers an inspired, superb take of the classic hymn, “Oh, How I Love Jesus.”

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Aaron Carter, Sooner or Later | Track Review 🎵

Aaron Carter returns with “Sooner or Later,” a single from his forthcoming EP, LøVë.