Nina Mende, Author at Cryptic Rock

Kansas – The Absence of Presence (Album Review)

Nina MendeNina MendeJuly 15, 2020

Formed over forty years ago, Kansas were Progressive Rock pioneers before it was even a term. Come together in Topeka, Kansas, the band’s mainstream legendary status is thanks in part to timeless classic Rock-n-Roll staples such as 1976’s “Carry On Wayward Son,” along with 1977’s ... Read More

Larkin Poe – Self Made Man (Album Review)

Nina MendeNina MendeJune 9, 2020

Beginning their musical adventure while only teenagers, the sister act of Rebecca and Megan Lovell have seen a lot of growth in a short time. First starting out as Bluegrass/Americana group, the Lovell Sisters, with their younger sister, Jessica, by 2010 Rebecca and Megan would ... Read More

The Sounds – Things You Do For Love (Album Review)

Nina MendeNina MendeJune 8, 2020

Sweden’s The Sounds are a band who has been doing their own thing for over two decades now. With a style that resembles artists that came a decade prior to their own formation – Blondie, The Cars, as well as Dale Bozzio and Missing Persons ... Read More

Diana Ross – Supertonic (Album Review)

Nina MendeNina MendeMay 27, 2020

Ladies and gentlemen, the legendary Diana Ross is back with fresh music, or something like that, at least. Her forthcoming album, Supertonic, is due out digitally on Friday, May 29th via Motown and Universal Music. Rising to fame as the lead singer of The Supremes, ... Read More

Vanessa Carlton – Love Is An Art (Album Review)

Nina MendeNina MendeMarch 27, 2020

Way back in 2002, a young singer-songwriter by the name of Vanessa Carlton took Pop radio by storm with her number 1 single “A Thousand Miles.” A song that preceded the release of her debut album, Be Not Nobody, later that year, both have since ... Read More

Brian Fallon – Local Honey (Album Review)

Nina MendeNina MendeMarch 27, 2020

Best known for his work as the lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and main lyricist for The Gaslight Anthem, Brian Fallon is an artist that wears his emotions on his sleeve. Showcasing just that from album to album with The Gaslight Anthem, he has always written ... Read More

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Kansas – The Absence of Presence (Album Review)

Larkin Poe – Self Made Man (Album Review)

The Sounds – Things You Do For Love (Album Review)

Diana Ross – Supertonic (Album Review)

Vanessa Carlton – Love Is An Art (Album Review)

Brian Fallon – Local Honey (Album Review)

Kansas – The Absence of Presence (Album Review)

Larkin Poe – Self Made Man (Album Review)

The Sounds – Things You Do For Love (Album Review)

Diana Ross – Supertonic (Album Review)

Vanessa Carlton – Love Is An Art (Album Review)

Brian Fallon – Local Honey (Album Review)

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This Week in Horror Movie History – Sleepwalkers (1992)

Interview – Craig Schulz, Raymond S. Persi, & Robb Armstrong Talk Peanuts

Interview – Marky Ramone Talks Ramones, Punk Rock + More

Interview – Rena Petrucci of Meanstreak

The Return (Movie Review)

Cory Marks – Sorry For Nothing (Album Review)

Night in Gales – Shadowreaper (Album Review)