Toto Archives

Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary (Documentary Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 5, 2024

In American culture, people often love one form of music intensely for a short span of time but then move on from it to the next big thing without batting an eye. This is a very trendy way of approaching art, as opposed to other ... Read More

Champlin Williams Friestedt – III (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockSeptember 24, 2024

During the late ‘70s into the ‘80s there was a brand of Rock-n-Roll music that had superior production, elegant instrumentation, and ever-so-carefully crafted songwriting. In more modern times some may call it Yacht Rock, but rather than fall into the trap of catchy labels, we ... Read More

Steve Lukather – Bridges (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 11, 2023

Transcending over four decades of Rock-n-Roll music, Steve Lukather is one of the more prolific artists in the genre. Known as the longest continued member of Toto, Lukather’s fingerprints have been all over the band’s music from the start. From 1978’s “Georgy Porgy,” 1979’s “99,” ... Read More

Ringo Starr – Rewind Forward (EP Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 11, 2023

One of Rock-n-Roll’s most iconic drummers, Ringo Starr has continued to make music for many years after the final cymbal crash on stage with The Beatles. Joining The Fab Four in 1962, after being invited by John Lennon, Ringo became a fixture behind the kit ... Read More

Champlin Williams Friestedt - Carrie artwork

Champlin Williams Friestedt – Carrie (EP Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 31, 2023

Champlin Williams Friestedt, often known as CWF, is a band full of talent. Consisting of Bill Champlin (who was a huge part of Chicago’s success in the ‘80s), Joseph Williams (who fronted as lead vocalist of Toto from 1986 to 1988, 2010 to 2019, and ... Read More

Champlin Williams Friestedt – II (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockMay 12, 2020

The term supergroup is often used to describe a collective of musicians who have earned accomplishments elsewhere, but join forces for something new. Sometimes effective, but other times a disappointment, if anything, it shows that talent/skill is only a portion of the equation for success. ... Read More

Toto

Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary (Documentary Review)

Champlin Williams Friestedt – III (Album Review)

Steve Lukather – Bridges (Album Review)

Ringo Starr – Rewind Forward (EP Review)

Champlin Williams Friestedt – Carrie (EP Review)

Champlin Williams Friestedt – II (Album Review)

Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary (Documentary Review)

Champlin Williams Friestedt – III (Album Review)

Steve Lukather – Bridges (Album Review)

Ringo Starr – Rewind Forward (EP Review)

Champlin Williams Friestedt – Carrie (EP Review)

Champlin Williams Friestedt – II (Album Review)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Stigmata (1999)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Flash Gordon (1980)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Visiting Hours (1982)

Developing Artist Showcase – Absolight

Developing Artist Showcase – Vipërwitch

Developing Artist Showcase – Vermilia

Interview – Donna Pescow

Interview – Johnny Farina of Santo & Johnny

Interview – Jem Tayle & Boris Williams of Vamberator

EC Comics – Epitaphs From The Abyss (Comic Review)

A Flock of Seagulls – Some Dreams (Album Review)

Wicked (Movie Review)