Music Reviews

In-depth, thoughtful, well-written reviews of a broad spectrum of music. Everything from Rock-n-Roll, Heavy Metal, and Pop to Hip Hop and Blues is covered on Cryptic Rock Magazine.

Emeli Sandé – Real Life (Album Review)

Painting a beautifully uplifting portrait of Real Life, the exceptional Emeli Sandé returns on Friday, September 13th, 2019, thanks to Capitol Records. Sandé, an English-born, Scottish Singer-Songwriter and Multi-Instrumentalist, is a four-time BRIT Award-winner who has written songs for the likes of Alicia Keys, Rihanna, ... Read More

Starset – Divisions (Album Review)

Are we just flecks of empty dust spinning on a ball of rust? Maybe. But the highly-anticipated Divisions from conceptual rockers Starset is apt to make our time on that ball of rust quite a bit more enjoyable. Fearless Records deliver the transmission on Friday, ... Read More

Crashdïet – Rust (Album Review)

Crashdïet has made their name in the sleaze. Literally. This Swedish Metal outfit pride themselves on cultivating a sound and style known as ‘Sleaze Metal.’ Think the filth of ’80s Hair Metal tinged with grungy guitars and a hint of Sludge Metal influence. Hailing from ... Read More