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.

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Tesla – All About Love (EP Review)

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Many bands were lumped in with the lazily labeled ‘Hair Metal’ during the 1980s, and this is simply unfair. In truth, many Hard Rock and Metal bands from the ‘80s era were highly talented and capable of writing memorable songs far beyond the current styles ... Read More
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Crowded House – Gravity Stairs (Album Review)

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A unique unifying various elements, when New Zealand’s Split Enz split in 1984, no one could have imagined the enormous success of its offshoots. However, a year after the breakup, Vocalist/Guitarist Neil Finn and Drummer Paul Hester would form the internationally renowned act Crowded House. ... Read More