~ 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.

= MASTERPIECE

= NEAR MASTERPIECE

= EXCELLENT

= VERY GOOD

= AVERAGE / GOOD

= BELOW AVERAGE

= MEDIOCRE

= 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

Mary J. Blige, Thick of It | Track Review 🎵

Mary J. Blige makes stunning, emotional return with post-divorce single, “Thick of It,” the promo single for her album, Strength of a Woman.

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

Alicia Keys Blended Family (What You Do for Love) | Track Review 🎵

R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys comes from an honest place on personal new single “Blended Family” featuring A$AP Rocky.

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

John Legend, Love Me Now | Track Review 🎵

On promo single “Love Me Now,” John Legend embraces the neo-, post-R&B script, embedding soulfulness within the context of pop.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Oct 1610 Oct, 2016

Bruno Mars, 24K Magic | Track Review 🎵

Bruno Mars returns with single “24K Magic,” a record dripping with swagger, characterized by 80s funk cues, and made for the airwaves.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Oct 1610 Oct, 2016

Juicy J, Ballin’ | Track Review 🎵

Juicy J misses the mark on new single “Ballin,” featuring Kanye West. Despite spitting game and flexing, J sounds tired and uninspired.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Oct 167 Oct, 2016

Brett Young, Sleep Without You | Track Review 🎵

New country artist Brett Young showcases incredible potential on “Sleep Without You.” Though not new conceptually, “Sleep” has the ingredients to be a hit.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|7Oct 167 Oct, 2016