Riffology: Iconic Rock Albums

The Making of (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? by Oasis

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The Making of (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? by Oasis

Neil Johnson 7 July 2025

In October 1995, the world changed for Oasis and for British music. Their second album, (What’s The...

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The Making of Everything Must Go by Manic Street Preachers

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The Making of Everything Must Go by Manic Street Preachers

Neil Johnson 16 June 2025

Everything Must Go by Manic Street Preachers: The Definitive Story When I think about the musical landscape...

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The Making of 1977 by Ash

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The Making of 1977 by Ash

Neil Johnson 8 June 2025

1977 by Ash: A Landmark in 90s Alternative Rock There are albums that capture the restless spirit...

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The Making of Earth Versus The Wildhearts by The Wildhearts

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The Making of Earth Versus The Wildhearts by The Wildhearts

Neil Johnson 1 June 2025

Earth Versus The Wildhearts: The Wildhearts’ Explosive Debut Some albums land like a bomb. Earth Versus The...

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The Painful Truth by Skunk Anansie – album review

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The Painful Truth by Skunk Anansie – album review

Neil Johnson 23 May 2025

Monster Shop Score: 92/100 Skunk Anansie’s seventh album, The Painful Truth, isn’t just a comeback—it’s a defiant,...

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Roar Like Thunder by Buckcherry – album review

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Roar Like Thunder by Buckcherry – album review

Neil Johnson 22 May 2025

Monster Shop Score: 81/100 Buckcherry’s eleventh album, Roar Like Thunder, explodes with raw energy and classic rock...

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Skeletá by Ghost – album review

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Skeletá by Ghost – album review

Neil Johnson 9 May 2025

Monster Shop Score: 85/100 Ghost’s sixth studio album, Skeletá, is a grand, theatrical journey through hard rock,...

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The Making of Powertrippin by The Almighty

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The Making of Powertrippin by The Almighty

Neil Johnson 4 May 2025

Powertrippin’ by The Almighty: The Full Story Sometimes an album lands at just the right moment. In...

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UNATØNED by Machine Head – album review

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UNATØNED by Machine Head – album review

Neil Johnson 2 May 2025

Monster Shop Score: 75/100 Machine Head’s eleventh album, UNATØNED, is a lean, urgent blast of modern metal...

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