~ 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


Gucci Mane, Bling Blaww Burr | Track Review 🎵

Gucci Mane Flexes Hard on “Bling Blaww Burr,” a promo single for the rapper’s upcoming album, 'Woptober'.

Hunter Hayes, Yesterday’s Song | Track Review 🎵

Country heartthrob Hunter Hayes makes an enjoyable, respectable return with new single, “Yesterday’s Song.”

JoJo, FAB. | Track Review 🎵

JoJo returns with the third single from forthcoming LP, Mad Love. “FAB.” Is jam-packed with attitude, but falls short of previous single, “Mad Love.”

The Weeknd, Starboy | Track Review 🎵

Urban contemporary superstar The Weeknd picks up where he left off in 2015 with promo single “Starboy” featuring Daft Punk.

Ariana Grande, Jason’s Song (Gave It Away)

Ariana Grande releases previously unreleased “Jason’s Song (Gave It Away),” an empowering track that didn't appear on the U.S. version of ‘Dangerous Woman.’

Tinashe, Company | Track Review 🎵

Up-and-coming pop artist Tinashe delivers on fun, flirty, hook-up single, “Company.” She’s not looking for anything serious – just “some company, company.”

Emeli Sandé, Hurts | Track Review 🎵

Emeli Sandé delivers an emotional, powerful new single with “Hurts.” “Hurts” serves as the promo single from her forthcoming album, ‘Long Live the Angels’.

Regina Spektor, Black and White | Track Review 🎵

Singer/songwriter Regina Spektor delivers the third-straight exceptional single from her forthcoming album, 'Remember Us to Life.'

Twenty One Pilots, Cancer | Track Review 🎵

Twenty One Pilots does My Chemical Romance justice on a unique, distinct cover of “Cancer.”

Calvin Harris, My Way | Track Review 🎵

Calvin Harris concocts another potential hit with “My Way,” a tropically-infused, infectious break-up anthem. No, Taylor Swift isn’t mentioned…directly