Riff Revolution

Welcome to a very special edition of Riff Revolution. We've officially reached Episode #50—our Golden Episode—and I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than by featuring what I believe is the greatest album ever recorded: The Beatles' Abbey Road, released in September of 1969. After we take a deep dive into this legendary farewell from the Fab Four, we'll roll into my favorite part of the...

In episode 49, we dive into Physical Graffiti, Led Zeppelin’s sixth studio album released in February 1975 — a double album that has the band firing on all cylinders and showing off their full range of power and creativity. After that, we’ll jump into the always fun and unpredictable staff picks, exploring some personal favorites along the way. Since we’ve already covered the year that was 1975 in...

Episode 48 takes us deep into one of rock’s greatest masterpieces — Layla & Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek & the Dominos, featuring my hero, Eric Clapton. We’ll break down the passion, heartbreak, and pure musical genius that made this album timeless. After that, we’ll roll into my favorite part of the show — Staff Picks — before diving into the year that was 1970, a wild and pivotal time in r...

Welcome everyone , Today I will be featuring the 2nd studio album from the British band The Cult released in October of 1985. This one has some straight up legendary tracks on it and it rocks. After I do my featured album I will be moving into the always unpredictable staff picks portion of the show. Followed by the year that was 1985. After that I will end the show with my closing and call to act...

Episode #46 of Riff Revolution dives into Jane's Addiction and their first true studio album Nothing's Shocking — an unfiltered blast of alternative rock with a twist that set them apart from everything else in 1988. After breaking down this groundbreaking record, I’ll roll straight into the always entertaining “Staff Picks” segment. Then, since I haven’t covered it yet, we’ll take a look at the y...

On this weeks episode you are in for a real treat another perfect album. This time from the band Fleetwood Mac who released their monster album Rumours in Feb of 1977. This is in my opinion their masterpiece or their Abbey Road if you will. Following that we will move into the always unpredictable staff picks. And since I have already covered the year that was 1977 I will then be moving into my cl...

Alright, on todays episode I am featuring a supergroup Audioslave. Born out of the ashes of two major bands Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave. And when these guys got together what you are about to listen to is what happened. This is their debut album as Audioslave and its a rocker. Following this great album I will move directly into staff picks that are always a grad bag of fun. After that...

Ok on today's episode I will be featuring the Red Hot Chili Peppers 5th studio album Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magik released in September of 1991. This was to me the starting gun for RHCP. As their music just continued to get better and better over the years. And I cant stress enough how much great music was released in the year 1991. After my featured album I will be heading headlong into my favorite p...

Alright, on todays episode we are changing gears just a little bit. I got some feedback from the fans and I thought it was a fun idea. So, today we will not be featuring an album but rather a tribute show. This is a tribute show to all the great 80's movie songs we grew up with. If you are not Gen-X you probably have still seen these movies or at the least heard these songs. So, no staff picks tod...

Ok folks, on this weeks episode I'm taking you in the way back machine farther than I've ever gone on this show before. We will be heading to the year 1955 for what I consider the very first concept albums from one of my all time favorites Frank Sinatra. Released in April of 1955 this is one of my favorite Sinatra albums and I cant wait to share with with you. Following that we will jump into the...

Alright, On todays episode I decided to bring one of my favorites of all time. Pink Floyd's The Wall, released in November of 1979. This one was a labor of love just based on how it was recorded. It was a concept album so me picking the right songs and the songs that I love and making it all fit and make sense was tough. But I think you will be pleased with what you hear. This album is special to...

On this week's episode I am featuring the debut album from one of my favorite bands Weezer. Released in May of 1994 known simply as the Blue Album (due to its color). It is to me just happy music. Following my featured album I will be going into my favorite part of the show the always interesting staff picks. And since I have already covered the year that was 1994 I will be going directly into my...

On today's episode I am bringing you The Cars 5th studio album and probably my favorite Cars album Heartbeat City. Released in March of 1984 it is full of great songs we all heard on the radio or watched videos of on MTV. Following that we will move into my favorite part of the show staff picks. After that we will feature the year that was 1984 before wrapping it up with my closing and call to act...

On today's episode I will be featuring the 1977 only album release from the band Sex Pistols. Released in October 1977 even though they only released one album its shadow and effect have loomed large over the decades. Following the featured album I will be moving into the always interesting portion of the show staff picks. And since I have already covered the year that was 1977 on previous episode...

Alright, on todays episode I am featuring my personal favorite U2 album Achtung Baby. Released in November of 1991 I loved it from the first track I ever heard off of it. There is probably going to be some debate on The Joshua Tree being their masterpiece album. But I will cheerfully disagree. However, we will eventually get to that album so the great debate can continue. After the featured album...

Alright, in this episode I will be bringing you what I consider Bob Seger's best album Stranger In Town. Released in May of 1978 it was an album full of hits that have spanned generations. Following my featured album I will go into my favorite part of the show staff picks where I can become unchained and play anything I want that was released during that year. And since I have already covered the...

On this week’s episode, my wife and part-time co-host slides into the seat beside me as we both gush over what we consider a true Abbey Road–level album—front to back, absolutely flawless. We break down why this record earns that kind of legendary comparison before jumping into my favorite part of the show: Staff Picks. From there, we roll straight into a look at the year that was 2003 and the wor...

On this weeks episode I am bringing you the debut album from Stone Temple Pilots Core. Released in September 1992. It was very well received and I have great memories of this album being in my early 20s when it dropped. Following the featured album we will jump in my favorite part of the show which is staff picks. And since I have previously featured the year that was 1992 I will instead be going...

Alright, in this weeks episode I am bringing an album given to me to do by my baby girl Marissa from last weeks episode. Today's featured album is going to be The Eagles One Of These Nights released in June of 1975. With some of the most classic picks from The Eagles you should really enjoy this chill episode. Following my featured album we will goo into the always fun and off the chain portion of...

On this weeks episode i have a very very special guest in the co-host seat. My baby girl Marissa joins me to bring one of her favorite albums of all-time. The featured album that she brought to the table id Billy Joel's The Stranger released in September of 1977. This is just further proof that great music is generational. I am so proud of her pick and cant wait for us to bring it to you. Followin...

Alright, in this weeks blues soaked episode I am bringing to you the debut album from one of the baddest MF'ers ever to strap on a guitar. I'm talking about the late great Stevie Ray Vaughan. This album selection came straight from you guys and giving me feedback. So this entire episode goes out to a Simple Man out there. Following my featured album I will move into the always fun and unpredictabl...

Alright, on this weeks episode we are going back to 1994 again as my featured album is Alice In Chains EP titled Jar Of Flies. I absolutely love this album and that is why I am bringing it to you today. Released in January of 1994 this was a softer more melancholy album and it really spoke to me and got me through some hard times. After the featured album I will go into the always fun and off the...

On episode 28, my sometimes co-host Princess Amy joins me as we climb into the Way Back Machine and head straight for July of 1981, when Journey dropped their career-defining album Escape. We break down the record that turned Journey into a global powerhouse before rolling right into my favorite part of the show, Staff Picks. From there, we rewind the clock and cover the year that was 1981, settin...

On today's episode I am joined by my part-time co-host Princess Amy as we bring you bellbottoms, disco balls and platform shoes. That's right we are bringing back ABBA's best album Arrival released in October of 1976. This album is packed full of great disco infused feel good songs. After that we will go into the most interesting part of the show which is staff picks. And since I have previously c...

For whatever reason my episodes are NOT dropping on Apple Podcast now. And that is not a good thing. So, bare with me as I try and work with customer No-Service to get it back where it needs to be. I do know it works on Amazon podcast as well as Pocketcast (as that is what I use). Here's hoping it goes well. If you are an Apple listener let me know it worked or it didnt work. email riffrevolution1...