Riff Revolution

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.

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 part of the show which is staff picks. After staff picks since I have already featured the year that was 1991 I will immediately be going into my closing and call to action. So, sit back in the way back machine and let me take you back to the year 1991.

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 today, no year that was just a Tribute to the 80's. Sit back in the way back machine and let me take you back there to relive some great memories.

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 always entertaining staff picks. Following that I will present the year that was 1955 before doing my closing and call too action and wrapping this sucker up. So, sit back in the way back machine and let me take you back all the way to 1955.

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 me as my baby girl's middle name actually came from one of the songs on this very album. Following this incredible album we will run into staff picks. After that I will jump into the year that was 1979 before moving into my closing and call to action and wrapping this sucker up. So, light one up and sit back in the way back machine and let me take you back to the year 1979.

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 closing and call to action and wrapping this sucker up. So, sit back in the way back machine and let me take you back to the year 1994 to relive one of Weezer's best albums