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.

Hurts – Desire (Album Review)

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In 2010, Hurts splashed into the wave of Synthpop music, following the crests of the previous decade’s aspiring purveyors of the genre, like Owl City (“Tidal Wave”), La Roux (“Bulletproof”), Empire of the Sun (“Walking on a Dream”), and Marsheaux (“Safe Tonight”). With the strength ... Read More

GWAR – The Blood of Gods (Album Review)

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Over the past few years there has been the tragic losing of some of Rock and Metal’s best. Artists who have changed the lives of many over the last few decades, through their music, these bands and their members will never die. The scumdogs of the universe who make ... Read More