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The Beatles: 1964 U.S. Albums In Mono art

The Beatles – 1964 U.S. Albums In Mono (Vinyl Box Set Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 19, 2024

The year 1964 is a bold one in world history’s timeline. Naming a few key moments, Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into US law, Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and The Beatles stepped onto US soil ... Read More

Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980) set

Joni Mitchell – Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980) (Box Set Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 19, 2024

Joni Mitchell is undisputedly one of the best songwriters of all time, right up there with Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Stevie Wonder. A unique individual, while Mitchell is historically recognized as a Folk artist, she has also blended various styles into her ... Read More

The Doors 1967-1971 6-LP Set High Fidelity vinyl box set photo

The Doors – 1967-1971 (6-LP High Fidelity Box Set Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 19, 2024

What is real and fantasy, and where does time begin and end? Many have asked these burning questions throughout the ages. However, what it really boils down to is perception… and who is to say what perception is right? Allow yourself a moment to break ... Read More

Motley Crue - Dr. Feelgood 35th anniversary box set

Mötley Crüe – Dr. Feelgood (35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 19, 2024

With the ’80s drawing to a close, many had wondered if Mötley Crüe would survive the decade. Explaining this statement further, the band initially sustained a massive blow in late 1984 when Vocalist Vince Neil survived a brutal car accident that tragically killed Hanoi Rocks ... Read More

Alien: Romulus – Original Soundtrack (Limited Edition Vinyl Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 19, 2024

Back in 1979, esteemed Composer Jerry Goldsmith crafted the sound of the now iconic Sci-Fi Horror film Alien. Memorable in every way possible, 1986’s Aliens found James Horner (known for work on 1997’s Titanic, among many others) taking the reigns for the music. Equally effective, ... Read More

Blazing Saddles (50th Anniversary 4K Ultra Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 19, 2024

Comedy is often an underappreciated form of cinema, yet it is perhaps one of the most popular. Overlooked, there is a delicate art to making light of a situation and crafting an effective joke. That said, a parody film is even more challenging to construct ... Read More

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The Beatles – 1964 U.S. Albums In Mono (Vinyl Box Set Review)

Joni Mitchell – Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980) (Box Set Review)

The Doors – 1967-1971 (6-LP High Fidelity Box Set Review)

Mötley Crüe – Dr. Feelgood (35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Review)

Alien: Romulus – Original Soundtrack (Limited Edition Vinyl Review)

Blazing Saddles (50th Anniversary 4K Ultra Review)

The Beatles – 1964 U.S. Albums In Mono (Vinyl Box Set Review)

Joni Mitchell – Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980) (Box Set Review)

The Doors – 1967-1971 (6-LP High Fidelity Box Set Review)

Mötley Crüe – Dr. Feelgood (35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Review)

Alien: Romulus – Original Soundtrack (Limited Edition Vinyl Review)

Blazing Saddles (50th Anniversary 4K Ultra Review)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Ravenous (1999)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995)

This Week In Horror Movie History – The Stepford Wives (1975)

Developing Artist Showcase – Niina Soleil

Developing Artist Showcase – Blythe Bonnie

Developing Artist Showcase – Empty Streets

Interview – cumgirl8

Interview – Vincent Pastore

Interview – George Nolfi

Pantera: Vulgar Display of Power (Graphic Novel Review)

Blondie: Against The Odds (Graphic Novel Review)

The Nightmare Before Christmas Collection (BoxLunch Exclusive Review)