~ 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


Michael Bublé, The Very Thought of You | Track Review 🎵

On the final pre-release single from his new album ‘Nobody but Me’, “The Very Thought of You,” Michael Bublé sounds respectable if unexceptional.

Tyler Glenn, Midnight | Track Review

After several biting singles denouncing the Mormon church, Tyler Glenn opts for a ballad about his continuing relationship with God.

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DRAM, Cash Machine | Track Review 🎵

D.R.A.M. flexes on “Cash Machine,” the third and final pre-release single from his debut album, ‘Big Baby D.R.A.M.’

Tyler Glenn, Shameless | Track Review 🎵

Tyler Glenn makes it crystal clear that he doesn’t "give a damn” on his slickly produced, rebellious single, “Shameless.”

Tyler Glenn, Trash | Track Review 🎵

Neon Trees frontman Tyler Glenn makes a bold, brave statement on single “Trash,” the promo single for his debut album, ‘Excommunication.’

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Maroon 5, Don’t Wanna Know | Track Review 🎵

Adam Levine and Maroon 5 come over too breezy and too lightweight on new single “Don’t Wanna Know” featuring Kendrick Lamar.

JoJo, Music. | Track Review 🎵

Comeback pop artist JoJo delivers a restrained, moving performance on final pre-release single, “Music.” from her 3rd studio album Mad Love.

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Kings of Leon, Reverend | Track Review 🎵

Kings of Leon continue to build momentum for ‘Walls’ with final pre-release promo single, “Reverend,” inspired by a late country musician.

Yelawolf, Daylight | Track Review 🎵

Underrated, heavily-tatted, southern rapper Yelawolf returns with a new single, “Daylight.” “Daylight” plays to the MC’s strengths and southern roots.

Lady Gaga, Million Reasons | Track Review 🎵

Lady Gaga starkly contrasts promo single “Perfect Illusion” with country/folk-tinged, singer-songwriter ballad, “Million Reasons.”