Episode #53 where (we) bring to you the album of the week. That's right—Princess Amy joins me as we take a deep dive into the album that launched INXS into superstardom, Kick, released in October of 1987. After we break down one of the defining albums of the '80s, we'll head into the always unpredictable Staff Picks, and since I've already covered The Year That Was 1987 on a previous episode, we'll wrap things up with the closing and call to action. So, do what I always ask you to do: sit back in the way back machine and let us take you on a journey back to 1987. Here we go!

Episode 52 marks the one-year anniversary of this podcast, and I’m celebrating it with a hometown classic: R.E.M.’s Automatic for the People, released in October 1992. After digging into this masterpiece from Athens, Georgia’s finest, we’ll jump straight into my favorite part of the show—the always unpredictable staff picks. Since I’ve already covered the year 1992 in a previous episode, we’ll roll right into the closing and my call to action. Thanks for riding with me through this first year, and here’s to many more—now hop in the way-back machine as we head to Athens in ’92 for Automatic for the People.

On this episode, I’ve got my old friend and returning co-host Dave Ramsey back in the chair, and he actually got me to break my own rule about covering albums only from 1940 to 2005. Today we’re diving into Whiskey Myers’ debut record Firewater, released in April 2011 — easily the newest album I’ve ever featured, and one we had an absolute blast unpacking together. After the featured album, we roll right into my favorite part of the show: staff picks. From there, I’ll take you through the year that was 2011 before wrapping things up with my closing and call to action. So sit back in the way back machine and let me take you not-too-far back for some damn good Whiskey Myers.

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 show, Staff Picks. Since I already covered The Year That Was 1969 back in Episode #21, we'll head straight into the closing and call to action. So, do what I always ask you to do—sit back in the way back machine and let me take you on a journey back to 1969 for a little rock and roll history. Here we go...

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 previous episodes, we’ll move straight from staff picks into the closing and my call to action. So buckle up, hop in the way back machine, and let me take you on a rock ‘n’ roll journey back to 1975.

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 rock history. So buckle up, climb into the way-back machine, and let me take you on a journey to one of the most unforgettable years in music.

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 action. So, sit back in the way back machine and lets take a trip back to 1985.

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 year that was 1988 before wrapping things up strong. So do what I always ask — hop in the Way Back Machine and let me take you on a ride back to 1988.

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 closing and call to action. So, sit back in the way back machine and let me take you on a trip back to one of the greatest years in rock n roll 1977.

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 I will move into the year that was 2002 before heading into my closing and call to action. So, sit back in the way back machine and let me take you back to the year 2002.