~ 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 β€˜puts a cap’ on things. Each track also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (Β½ 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


AJR, The Dumb Song | Track Review 🎡

Indie-pop brother trio AJR (Adam, Jack, and Ryan) remain true to self on their first single of 2023, β€œThe Dumb Song.” Question: Is it good or dumb?

The Weeknd, Double Fantasy | Track Review 🎡

Canadian R&B standout The Weeknd links up with ATL rap superstar Future for β€œDouble Fantasy,” a single from the HBO series, The Idol.

SZA, Kill Bill Remix | Track Review 🎡

Grammy-winning R&B artist SZA taps Grammy-winning rapper/singer Doja Cat for the remix of her highly successful single, β€œKill Bill.”

Kelly Clarkson, me | Track Review 🎡

Grammy-winning pop superstar Kelly Clarkson shines on β€œme,” the liberated second single from her tenth album, chemistry.

Kelly Clarkson, mine | Track Review 🎡

Grammy-winning pop superstar Kelly Clarkson makes a capable return with β€œmine,” the emotional promo single from her tenth album, chemistry.

Post Malone, Chemical | Track Review 🎡

On his single, β€œChemical,” rapper/singer/songwriter Post Malone doubles down on the pop/rock sound and struggles to end an unhealthy relationship.

Ricki Erik, Como Te Llamas | Track Review 🎡

Ricki Erik shines on 'Como Te Llamas' which is a fun and fresh take on Latin pop.

Jxckson, RADIO SILENCE | Track Review 🎡

Austin, Texas pop artist Jxckson continues his artistic evolution on his brilliant second single of 2023, the innovative, breathtaking ballad, β€œRADIO SILENCE.”

Dominic Fike, Dancing in the Courthouse | Track Review 🎡

Alternative, genre-bending singer/songwriter Dominic Fike returns in a big way with β€œDancing in the Courthouse,” a promo single from his sophomore album.

Ashnikko, WEEDKILLER | Track Review 🎡

One of a kind eclectic β€˜pop’ artist Ashnikko brings the heat, and aggressiveness, on β€œWEEDKILLER,” the title track of her debut LP.