~ 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


Jidenna, Little Bit More | Track Review 🎵

Jidenna follows up "Classic Man" with "Little Bit More." “Little Bit More” has some of the underpinnings of a hit, it's lukewarm at best.

Demi Lovato, Body Say | Track Review 🎵

On Demi Lovato’s latest single “Body Say,” it’s clear that sex is the M.O. It’s not merely innuendo, but brutal honesty from the gifted pop singer.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.'

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 ...

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!