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~ 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

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1 out of 5 stars

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0.5 out of 5 stars

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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

Lupe Fiasco, ‘Lamborghini Angels’ | Track Review

Lupe Fiasco delivers another intelligent and clever single with "Lamborghini Angels." As always, his flow is solid, driving, and unfaltering.

Music, Reviews, Songs

By brent80|15Aug 1215 Aug, 2012

K. Michelle, Kiss My Ass | Track Review

A black woman scorned, K. Michelle means business on her explicit, unapologetic single “Kiss My Ass.” Men everywhere, beware!

Music, Reviews, Songs

By brent80|6Aug 126 Aug, 2012

Nelly Furtado, Big Hoops (Bigger The Better) | Track Review

With "Big Hoops (Bigger The Better)," Nelly Furtado creates one of the cleverer, sensual songs of 2012 sans the use 3- or 4-letter words.

Music, Reviews, Songs

By the musical hype|2Jun 122 Jun, 2012

Usher, “Lemme See” | Track Review

Grammy-winning contemporary R&B artist Usher shines on the sexy, sleekly produced single, “Lemme See,” featuring rapper Rick Ross.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs

By the musical hype|31May 1231 May, 2012

Justin Bieber, Die in Your Arms | Track Review

“Die in Your Arms,” the 2nd single from the 2012 Justin Bieber LP, Believe, may not make me wanna ‘die in anyone’s arms’, but it’s catchy.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs

By the musical hype|29May 1229 May, 2012

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