~ 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


Elton John & Britney Spears, “Hold Me Closer” | Track Review 🎵

“Hold Me Closer” marks the comeback of Britney Spears as well as an iconic collaboration with the legendary Elton John, repurposing three of his classics.

Matt Jaffe, “Favorite Song on Repeat” | Track Review 🎵

Singer/songwriter Matt Jaffe impresses once again with “Favorite Song on Repeat,” a dedicated, utterly sublime love song for the ages.

Mr Jayvic, Let Love Lead The Way | Track Review 🎵

Guest Contributor, George James: The new track that Mr Jayvic and Aisha J have released, 'Let Love Lead The Way', is awe-inspiring. Read the full review here.

Ruel, “YOU AGAINST YOURSELF” | Track Review 🎵

British-Australian musician Ruel continues to build a compelling case as pop’s next big thing with his second single of 2022, “YOU AGAINST YOURSELF.”

BLACKPINK, “Pink Venom” | Track Review 🎵

K-Pop girl group BLACKPINK return with plenty of attitude, and lots of musical ideas and shifts on their ear catching single, “Pink Venom.”

Ronald Isley, “Make Me Say It Again, Girl” | Track Review 🎵

Musical icons Ronald Isley and The Isley Brothers enlist superstar Beyoncé for a superb remake of the 1975 Isley classic, 🎵 “Make Me Say It Again Girl.”

Hank Quillen, Treading Water | Track Review 🎵

American indie-rocker Hank Quillen releases the moving “Treading Water,” featuring a fresh, crisp edge and dipping into a sound made famous by others in the sector.

Spider Plant, Mountain | Track Review 🎵

Guest contributor, George James: British producer and songwriter Spider Plant releases his new single, “Mountain.”

DaBaby, “Waitress” | Track Review 🎵

Attempting to rebuild his reputation, Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby delivers a brief, entertaining, and unapologetic banger with “Waitress.”

Rex Orange County, “THREAT” | Track Review 🎵

Rex Orange County (Alex O’Connor) delivers a stark contrast on his summery, tropical-pop-infused single, “THREAT,” with mixed results.