~ 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.

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

Shawn Mendes, Ruin | Track Review 🎵

Canadian pop artist Shawn Mendes shines on “Ruin,” a soulful, memorable, and well-written single that shows him maturing and “stepping up his game.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Jul 1611 Jul, 2016

Kanye West, Famous | Track Review 🎵

Kanye West is one of the world's most polarizing musicians. West's controversial track "Famous," along with its equally controversial video confirms such.

Columns, Music, music videos, Op Ed, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Jul 165 Jul, 2016

Fergie, M.I.L.F.$ | Track Review 🎵

It seems as if Fergie has been trying to 'reclaim her status' for a couple of years. "M.I.L.F.$" is the latest attempt at her comeback.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|2Jul 162 Jul, 2016

DJ Khaled, For Free | Track Review 🎵

On infectious single "For Free," DJ Khaled - with a mighty assist from Drake – have their minds on one thing only – awesome sex.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|29Jun 1629 Jun, 2016

Chase Rice, Everybody We Know Does | Track Review 🎵

Country singer/former Survivor finalist Chase Rice returns with a single from his forthcoming album, entitled “Everybody We Know Does.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|28Jun 1628 Jun, 2016

Ingrid Michaelson, Hell No / Light Me Up 🎵

Ingrid Michaelson's singles "Hell No" and "Light Me Up" foreshadow the potential greatness of forthcoming album, 'It Doesn’t Have to Make Sense.'

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|27Jun 1627 Jun, 2016

Jasmin Stone, Time | Track Review 🎵

What makes Jasmin Stone so special? She offers something different and different is what the music world is starving for these days, particularly stateside. "Time" exceptionally introduces Stone to a new ...

Music, music videos, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|23Jun 1623 Jun, 2016

Bastille, Good Grief | Track Review 🎵

The best way to characterize the new Bastille single, “Good Grief," the first single from sophomore LP, Wild World? It’s infectious!

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Jun 1621 Jun, 2016

Hozier, Better Love | Track Review 🎵

Although quite loud, “Better Love” – the lead single from the motion picture, 'The Legend of Tarzan' – is epic and shows why Hozier is an intriguing artist.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|20Jun 1620 Jun, 2016

Alicia Keys, Hallelujah | Track Review 🎵

Alicia Keys latest single "Hallelujah" is respectable, but not the "second coming." "Hallelujah" likely isn't a ‘pop’ hit. Still, there’s something here.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Jun 1619 Jun, 2016