Album Retrospectives

Cryptic Rock devotes time to reflect on legendary music albums from yesteryear. For special anniversaries we provide intelligent articles with historical perspective about the importance of your favorite albums.

Simon & Garfunkel’s Bridge Over Troubled Water 45 Years Of Perfection

Gerard SmithGerard SmithNovember 9, 2015

Simon & Garfunkel were Folk Rock superstars by the time of their 1970 release Bridge Over Troubled Water. Having met in Queens, NY in the early ’50s, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel would form a Pop outfit called Tom & Jerry, which spawned a ... Read More

Never Say Goodbye – Ramones ¡Adios Amigos! 20 Years Later

Jason RhodeJason RhodeOctober 23, 2015

For over two decades, the Ramones built a storied career that culminated with their 1995’s farewell album, ¡Adios Amigos!. True to form, like the Ramones’ thirteen previous albums, the dark quirkiness was ever present. Released Tuesday July 18th, 1995, ¡Adios Amigos! was produced by the Ramones’ longtime ... Read More

The Waterboys’ This Is The Sea Three Decades Later

ALfie Vera MellaALfie Vera MellaSeptember 30, 2015

The middle of the 1980s was arguably the highest commercial crest of what is regarded now as New Wave music. So many albums associated with the golden era of the genre, that many critics continue to laud and fans remain in love with, were ... Read More

Joy Division’s Closer a New Wave Landmark 35 Years Later

ALfie Vera MellaALfie Vera MellaSeptember 29, 2015

Formed in 1976, in Greater Manchester, England, Joy Division has become one of the legendary and pioneering icons of Post-Punk New Wave. The band consisted of Ian Curtis (vocals/guitars), Bernard Sumner (guitars/keyboards), Peter Hook (bass), and Stephen Morris (drums). According to the quartet, the primary ... Read More

Megadeth’s Rust in Peace A Metal Milestone 25 Years Later

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoSeptember 22, 2015

Twenty-five years in human terms is quite significant. From birth, it signifies the entirety of one’s journey from helpless infant to beyond the gates of adulthood. It contains each stage of development, and frankly, is quite a long time. To write a piece of music ... Read More

Chris Isaak Forever Blue 2 Decades Later

D.a. MarulloD.a. MarulloSeptember 8, 2015

Everything about modern Rockabilly singer-songwriter Christopher Joseph Isaak is smooth; his voice, his delivery, as well as his composing. Black velvet, warm Summer breezes, and melting butter is the entirety of his music. Signed by Warner Brothers Records for his debut album, Silvertone, in 1985, Isaak ... Read More

Album Retrospectives

Simon & Garfunkel’s Bridge Over Troubled Water 45 Years Of Perfection

Never Say Goodbye – Ramones ¡Adios Amigos! 20 Years Later

The Waterboys’ This Is The Sea Three Decades Later

Joy Division’s Closer a New Wave Landmark 35 Years Later

Megadeth’s Rust in Peace A Metal Milestone 25 Years Later

Chris Isaak Forever Blue 2 Decades Later

Simon & Garfunkel’s Bridge Over Troubled Water 45 Years Of Perfection

Never Say Goodbye – Ramones ¡Adios Amigos! 20 Years Later

The Waterboys’ This Is The Sea Three Decades Later

Joy Division’s Closer a New Wave Landmark 35 Years Later

Megadeth’s Rust in Peace A Metal Milestone 25 Years Later

Chris Isaak Forever Blue 2 Decades Later

This Week in Horror Movie History – An American Werewolf in London (1981)

This Week in Horror Movie History – The Amityville Horror (1979)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Wolfen (1981)

Interview – Clare Grogan of Altered Images

Interview – Louise Post of Veruca Salt

Interview – Scott Holiday of Rival Sons

U2 – How To Re-Assemble An Atomic Bomb (Album Review)

St. Vincent – Todos Nacen Gritando (Album Review)

Mary J. Blige – Gratitude (Album Review)