Reviews

Well-written, informative, and thoughtful reviews of all areas of entertainment. From new albums to new films and beyond, Cryptic Rock Magazine has music and film covered.

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Wicked (Movie Review)

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The musical Wicked, based on the 1995 book authored by Gregory McGuire, was brought to Broadway in 2003. It was a huge hit, and it was only a matter of time before someone decided to tackle it for a motion picture. after all, many Broadway shows ... Read More
MC5 - Heavy Lifting album

MC5 – Heavy Lifting (Album Review)

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Punk Rock bands thrive by reveling in the seedy underground for eternity with raunch and grunge, they find creative inspiration through climbing the ladder of amateur musicianship. They take notes from the cities that raised them and craft sounds that are aimed at defiling and ... Read More
Defences - Shadowlight album

Defences – Shadowlight (Album Review)

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The loud, thrashing genre of Metal music is always evolving, taking turns into new paths that expand its reach through Emo, Punk, Hardcore, Goth, Electronic, and even Classical music. There are so many different flavors of Metal music that finding a place to start is ... Read More