~ 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


Ed Sheeran, Boat | Track Review 🎡

Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran focuses on overcoming adversity on β€œBoat,” the second single from his sixth LP, Subtract.

Tawnted, It’s Fine, I’m Fine | Track Review 🎡

Tawnted (Jonathan Armswood) shines on the short but utterly sweet and relatable single about putting on a faΓ§ade, β€œIt’s Fine, I’m Fine.”

Cory Singer, Don’t F With Me | Track Review 🎡

Autism advocate and musician Cory Singer brings attitude, authenticity, and a fine musicianship on his powerful single, β€œDon’t F With Me.”

Latto, Put It On Da Floor | Track Review 🎡

Grammy-nominated Latto brings the heat on her aggressive, unapologetic second single of 2023, β€œPut It On Da Floor.”

Foo Fighters, Rescued | Track Review 🎡

Foo Fighters address the devasting loss of Taylor Hawkins on β€œRescued,” the promo single and opening track from their 11th studio album, But Here We Are.

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.