~ 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


Spectral Display, Back On My Feet | Track Review 🎵

Spectral Display, the electronic music group from the Netherlands, have strengthened their reputation by releasing a new single titled 'Back On My Feet'.

Luke Bryan, “Country On” | Track Review 🎵

Country superstar Luke Bryan comes from a good place with his single, “Country On.”  The problem is that he’s predictable and fails to evolve.

Dermot Kennedy, “Dreamer” | Track Review 🎵

Irish singer/songwriter Dermot Kennedy delivers an elite record with “Dreamer,” the third single from his sophomore album, Sonder. 

Rina Sawayama, “Catch Me in the Air” | Track Review 🎵

Rina Sawayama gets personal on “Catch Me in the Air,” the second single from her sophomore album, Hold The Girl.

Yeat, “Rich Minion” | Track Review 🎵

Portland rapper Yeat, inspired by The Minions, makes an intriguing, money-centric rap banger, “Rich Minion.”

Tiësto & Charli XCX, “Hot In It” | Track Review 🎵

DJ/producer Tiësto and pop standout Charli XCX make a formidable team on the short but hella sweet dance joint, “Hot In It”. 

City Girls, “Good Love” (Ft. Usher) | Track Review 🎵

City Girls, assisted by the one-and-only Usher, bring the heat on the confident, sexed-up, and unapologetic  “Good Love.”

Calvin Harris, “New Money” (Ft. 21 Savage) | Track Review 🎵

Scottish DJ/producer Calvin Harris enlists Grammy-winning rapper 21 Savage for the marvelous “New Money,” the second single from Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2.

Steve Lacy, “Bad Habit” | Track Review 🎵

R&B standout Steve Lacy ‘knocks it out of the park’ on “Bad Habit,” his second single from his sophomore album, Gemini Rights.

YUNGBLUD, Don’t Feel Like Feeling Sad Today | Track Review 🎵

YUNGBLUD touts positivity on “Don’t Feel Like Feeling Sad Today,” a short but sweet single from his self-titled, third studio album.