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.

The Silent Hour (Movie Review)

Jason RhodeJason RhodeDecember 20, 2024

Imagine being deaf and being the only witness to a double murder. Okay, now, what if those perps ‘happened’ to get wind of the single deaf witness to the murder they committed? And what happens to an investigator when he goes deaf after an accident ... Read More

The Beatles: 1964 U.S. Albums In Mono art

The Beatles – 1964 U.S. Albums In Mono (Vinyl Box Set Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 19, 2024

The year 1964 is a bold one in world history’s timeline. Naming a few key moments, Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into US law, Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and The Beatles stepped onto US soil ... Read More

Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980) set

Joni Mitchell – Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980) (Box Set Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 19, 2024

Joni Mitchell is undisputedly one of the best songwriters of all time, right up there with Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Stevie Wonder. A unique individual, while Mitchell is historically recognized as a Folk artist, she has also blended various styles into her ... Read More

The Doors 1967-1971 6-LP Set High Fidelity vinyl box set photo

The Doors – 1967-1971 (6-LP High Fidelity Box Set Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 19, 2024

What is real and fantasy, and where does time begin and end? Many have asked these burning questions throughout the ages. However, what it really boils down to is perception… and who is to say what perception is right? Allow yourself a moment to break ... Read More

Motley Crue - Dr. Feelgood 35th anniversary box set

Mötley Crüe – Dr. Feelgood (35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 19, 2024

With the ’80s drawing to a close, many had wondered if Mötley Crüe would survive the decade. Explaining this statement further, the band initially sustained a massive blow in late 1984 when Vocalist Vince Neil survived a brutal car accident that tragically killed Hanoi Rocks ... Read More

Alien: Romulus – Original Soundtrack (Limited Edition Vinyl Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 19, 2024

Back in 1979, esteemed Composer Jerry Goldsmith crafted the sound of the now iconic Sci-Fi Horror film Alien. Memorable in every way possible, 1986’s Aliens found James Horner (known for work on 1997’s Titanic, among many others) taking the reigns for the music. Equally effective, ... Read More

Reviews

The Silent Hour (Movie Review)

The Beatles – 1964 U.S. Albums In Mono (Vinyl Box Set Review)

Joni Mitchell – Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980) (Box Set Review)

The Doors – 1967-1971 (6-LP High Fidelity Box Set Review)

Mötley Crüe – Dr. Feelgood (35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Review)

Alien: Romulus – Original Soundtrack (Limited Edition Vinyl Review)

The Silent Hour (Movie Review)

The Beatles – 1964 U.S. Albums In Mono (Vinyl Box Set Review)

Joni Mitchell – Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980) (Box Set Review)

The Doors – 1967-1971 (6-LP High Fidelity Box Set Review)

Mötley Crüe – Dr. Feelgood (35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Review)

Alien: Romulus – Original Soundtrack (Limited Edition Vinyl Review)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Cannibal Holocaust (1980)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Return to Horror High (1987)

Developing Artist Showcase – Crystal Joilena

Developing Artist Showcase – Faster on Fire

Developing Artist Showcase – Bleacher Days

Interview – Maddie Hasson

Interview – UFO’s Phil Mogg

Interview – Clayne Crawford & Summer Shelton

Amy Shark – Sunday Sadness (Album Review)

Crimson Peak (4K Ultra HD Review)

SubmerseD – Grand Illusion Army (Album Review)