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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Exilia – Decode (Album review)

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Milan Italy is considered to most the fashion capital of the world. Another association less known to main is metal music. Exilia have been part of the rock/metal scene of Milan since 1998. With their debut album Rightside Up (2000) the band received praise throughout ... Read More
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Deadlock – The Arsonist (Album review)

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German extreme metal band Deadlock has gone through many changes over the years. Originally more along the lines of melodic death metal during their debut The Arrival (2002) through Wolves (2007). With each album the band expanded their arrangements combining more symphonic elements and clean ... Read More

Eisley – Currents (Album review)

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Eisley is a captivating band consisting of three sisters (Sherri, Stacey, & Chauntelle), their brother (Weston), and cousin (Garron). Unique by design, with each band member being blood relation, Eisley has been making impressions since their 2005 major label debut album Room Noises. Their sound ... Read More