close out the disc and shows just
how versatile the songwriting
is — one reason why the band
has been able to attract both
rock and punk rock fans all these
years.
Another standout track is “Bal-
boa.” Like most folks who grow
up in the shadow of Philadel-
phia, Ott grew up a fan of the
Rocky films. In a heavily theat-
rical song reminiscent of Meat
Loaf, Ott sings an ode to the leg-
endary film fighter.
“I used to love the Rocky mov-
ies,” explained Ott. “I used to
think they’re great until one day
I watched it and I guess it hit a
nerve. I realized it’s just a love
story. Well, for me, Rocky is not
only a love story about finding
the right person, but it’s about
the way he loses and you’re still
happy for him. I think every-
body wants to prove their worth
at some point. We all want to
prove that we’re good enough.
I think I’m good, otherwise I
wouldn’t continue doing it.”
One of the reasons why The
Listen to “Balboa” by The Cryptkeeper Five
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