~ 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

Lil Nas X, “STAR WALKIN’” | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning pop artist Lil Nas X delivers another intriguing record with “STAR WALKIN’ (League of Legends Worlds Anthem).”

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Sep 2226 Sep, 2022

Sam Smith, Unholy | Track Review 🎵

Decorated pop musician Sam Smith taps Kim Petras for “Unholy,” a single that’s totally different from everything else they’ve released.

LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|26Sep 2226 Sep, 2022

Matt Jaffe, “Insomnia” | Track Review 🎵

Singer/songwriter Matt Jaffe continues an impressive streak of singles in 2022 with his intriguing, ‘sleepless’ gem, “Insomnia.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Sep 2221 Sep, 2022

Weyes Blood, “It’s Not Just Me, It’s Everybody” | Track Review 🎵

Weyes Blood makes a superb return with “It’s Not Just Me, It’s Everybody,” the lead single and opener from her fifth LP, And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|21Sep 2221 Sep, 2022

Charlie Puth, “I Don’t Think That I Like Her” | Track Review

Charlie Puth sings about that vicious plight of love on “I Don’t Think That I Like Her,” the fifth advanced single from his third studio album, Charlie.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Sep 2219 Sep, 2022

Jxckson, “When Morning Comes” | Track Review 🎵

Independent Austin, Texas-based pop artist Jxckson continues to serve up truly decadent bops with the hella danceable, “When Morning Comes.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|19Sep 2219 Sep, 2022

Spectral Display, Runnin For Your Love | Track Review 🎵

Guest contributor, George James: Spectral Display Smash It With "Runnin' For Your Love."

Guest Posts, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By George James|15Sep 2215 Sep, 2022

Nickelback, “San Quentin” | Track Review 🎵

Ultra-polarizing, veteran Canadian band Nickelback return with the heavy song, “San Quentin,” the promo single for their 10th studio album, Get Rollin’.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|13Sep 2213 Sep, 2022