Lisa Whealy, Author at Cryptic Rock

Shakey Graves – Can’t Wake Up (Album Review)

Lisa WhealyLisa WhealyApril 30, 2018

C.S. Lewis was quoted that it may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird, but it could be a jolly sight harder for an egg to learn to fly. Of course, being an ordinary egg can start to stink, and Shakey Graves ... Read More

Cary Brothers – Bruises (Album Review)

Lisa WhealyLisa WhealyApril 24, 2018

Some may have already heard the name Cary Brothers over the years, they just do not realize it. For one, his music graced the Grammy Award-winning soundtrack for the 2004 film Garden State, as well as the soundtrack to the 2010 college Comedy Easy A ... Read More

Joan Baez – Whistle Down the Wind (Album Review)

Lisa WhealyLisa WhealyFebruary 27, 2018

Is it a figment of the imagination to think that all greatness eventually dies out, or does the next generation indeed carry the torch? Whatever the case, American Folk legend Joan Baez continues to contribute to the great American songbook with Whistle Down the Wind, ... Read More

Koch Marshall Trio – Toby Arrives (Album Review)

Lisa WhealyLisa WhealyFebruary 23, 2018

What do you get when combining talented and passionate musicians? You get the Koch Marshall Trio. Who exactly are the Koch Marshall Trio? Centering around the guitar work of unsung talents of Greg Koch, joining him are his son Dylan Koch on drums and Hammond B3 Specialist ... Read More

Good Old War – Part of You (EP Review)

Lisa WhealyLisa WhealyFebruary 13, 2018

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s Good Old War are always doing something different: rather than simply putting out an EP or album, these Indie Folksters are continually reaching beyond to find that perfect groove that fans love. Part of You – which arrives on Friday, February 16, 2018 ... Read More

John Corabi – Live 94 (One Night In Nashville) (Live Album Review)

Lisa WhealyLisa WhealyFebruary 13, 2018

John Corabi, former Mötley Crüe vocalist and current frontman of The Dead Daisies, is giving fans an exciting Valentine’s Day gift with his first solo, live recording, Live 94 (One Night In Nashville), which arrives this Friday, February 16th, thanks to Rat Pak Records. On Live 94 ... Read More

Lisa Whealy

Shakey Graves – Can’t Wake Up (Album Review)

Cary Brothers – Bruises (Album Review)

Joan Baez – Whistle Down the Wind (Album Review)

Koch Marshall Trio – Toby Arrives (Album Review)

Good Old War – Part of You (EP Review)

John Corabi – Live 94 (One Night In Nashville) (Live Album Review)

Shakey Graves – Can’t Wake Up (Album Review)

Cary Brothers – Bruises (Album Review)

Joan Baez – Whistle Down the Wind (Album Review)

Koch Marshall Trio – Toby Arrives (Album Review)

Good Old War – Part of You (EP Review)

John Corabi – Live 94 (One Night In Nashville) (Live Album 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 – Blythe Bonnie

Developing Artist Showcase – Empty Streets

Developing Artist Showcase – Crystal Joilena

Interview – Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol

Interview – Shelley Fabares

Interview – Jessica Belkin

Marvin Gaye – In The Groove (Limited Edition Vinyl Review)

Caligula: The Ultimate Cut (4K Ultra HD Review)

The Temptations – Sky’s The Limit (Limited Edition Vinyl Review)