~ 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

Cher, DJ Play A Christmas Song | Track Review 🎵

Iconic singer and actress Cher falls a wee bit short of the mark on “DJ Play A Christmas Song,” the lead single from her 2023 holiday album, Christmas.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|11Oct 2311 Oct, 2023

Holly Humberstone, Kissing In Swimming Pools | Track Review 🎵

English singer/songwriter Holly Humberstone shines on “Kissing In Swimming Pools,” an advance single from her debut LP, Paint My Bedroom Black.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Oct 2310 Oct, 2023

Jordan Fox, Bubble Gum | Track Review 🎵

New York LGBTQ pop artist Jordan Fox serves up a sugary-sweet, surefire bop with the relatable single, “Bubble Gum.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Oct 2310 Oct, 2023

Joel Corry, Hey DJ | Track Review 🎵

English DJ Joel Corry delivers a bop in “Hey DJ” that is sure to lift you up and make your body move and groove.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|10Oct 2310 Oct, 2023

Kevin Abstract, Blanket | Track Review 🎵

The ever adventurous Kevin Abstract returns with a brief, surprising, totally left of singer single with “Blanket” post-BROCKHAMPTON.

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Oct 239 Oct, 2023

Bazzi, Beautiful World | Track Review 🎵

Bazzi wants to share the beautiful world with a truly special girl on the short but sweet pop single, “Beautiful World.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Oct 239 Oct, 2023

Tems, Me & U | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning Nigerian musician Tems shines on her first single of 2023, “Me & U,” which is the definition of a surefire vibe.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|9Oct 239 Oct, 2023

Empress Of, Kiss Me | Track Review 🎵

Pop singer/songwriter Empress Of taps Japanese-British singer/songwriter Rina Sawayama for the assist on her marvelous first single of 2023, “Kiss Me.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|5Oct 235 Oct, 2023