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Blur – The Ballad of Daren (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockNovember 21, 2023

The ‘90s offered a substantial amount of Alternative Rock acts that still hold water decades later. You had Oasis, Placebo, The Verve, Radiohead, but also Blur. Much like the other acts named, Blur were unique and had a sound that is hard to put your ... Read More

Gorillaz – Cracker Island (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockNovember 7, 2023

When Gorillaz first emerged onto the music scene around the start of the new millennium, many may have had the initial reaction of… what in the world is this! Valid, considering the project is that of a virtual band consisting of four fictional members – ... Read More

Coldplay – Music of the Spheres (Album Review)

ALfie Vera MellaALfie Vera MellaDecember 20, 2021

The enduring quartet is one of those bands that you either love or loathe. And, funnily, those who say they hate the band, when caught off-guard, could not even give a sensible reason; so the joke is on them; but that and they are not ... Read More

Iron Maiden – Senjutsu (Album Review)

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoSeptember 3, 2021

From their humble beginnings in East London pubs to ruling the world at the absolute summit of heavy metal glory, Iron Maiden has survived every trend and fluctuating fortune offered by the passing years. On Friday, September 3rd, 2021, they will release Senjutsu, their 17th studio effort, ... Read More

Coldplay – Everyday Life (Album Review)

ALfie Vera MellaALfie Vera MellaNovember 22, 2019

When Coldplay’s Chris Martin made the statement that A Head Full of Dreams would be their last album upon its release in 2015, most likely only a few believed him. Obviously, the hardworking English band simply needed a momentary rest from their grueling touring schedule. ... Read More

Gorillaz – The Now Now (Album Review)

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueJune 27, 2018

It has been thirteen lucky years since “Feel Good Inc.” (even longer since “Clint Eastwood”) made them a household name, and they were being touted by the likes of Spin and its contemporaries as being the second coming of sonic Christ. Now, that kooky cartoon group ... Read More

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