Music Reviews

In-depth, thoughtful, well-written reviews of a broad spectrum of music. Everything from Rock-n-Roll, Heavy Metal, and Pop to Hip Hop and Blues is covered on Cryptic Rock Magazine.

Evanescence – Synthesis (Album Review)

Syn·the·sis (noun): a combination of ideas, components, or styles. For the much-beloved Evanescence, that means a conglomeration of electronics that pulse alongside celestial strings and lofty vocal theatrics. Synthesis, therefore, is the new album that finally arrives on Friday, November 10, 2017 thanks to BMG. Grammy ... Read More

Sweet & Lynch – Unified (Album Review)

Mixing blazing vocals and cunning guitar licks, Sweet & Lynch – comprised of Michael Sweet and George Lynch – prove to be a Rock duo like no other. Bridging remarkable talents – two ’80s Metal powerhouses – Sweet & Lynch are no strangers to the circus of ... Read More