Riffology: Iconic Rock Albums

Skeletá by Ghost – album review

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,...

The Making of Powertrippin by The Almighty

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...

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...

A Complete History of Rage Against the Machine

A Complete History of Rage Against the Machine

Neil Johnson 23 April 2025

Rage Against the Machine Rage Against the Machine is a story of political fervour, musical innovation, and...

Blind Melon by Blind Melon: The Story Behind a Timeless Alternative Classic

Blind Melon by Blind Melon: The Story Behind a Timeless Alternative Classic

Neil Johnson 20 April 2025

Introduction Some albums define an era, but few do it with the raw honesty and spirit found...

The Making of Diver Down by Van Halen

The Making of Diver Down by Van Halen

Neil Johnson 19 April 2025

Van Halen’s Diver Down: The Making of a Maverick Rock Album Some albums are born from years...

The Making of The Rolling Stones by The Rolling Stones

The Making of The Rolling Stones by The Rolling Stones

Neil Johnson 18 April 2025

The Rolling Stones by The Rolling Stones: The Birth of a Rock Legacy Step into the heart...

The Making of Alice in Hell by Annihilator

The Making of Alice in Hell by Annihilator

Neil Johnson 17 April 2025

Alice in Hell by Annihilator: The Story Behind a Thrash Metal Landmark Few albums in metal history...

The Making of Fear of a Blank Planet by Porcupine Tree

The Making of Fear of a Blank Planet by Porcupine Tree

Neil Johnson 16 April 2025

Fear of a Blank Planet by Porcupine Tree: A Definitive Guide Some albums define a generation. Few...

Podcast Episodes

Riffology: Iconic Rock Albums Podcast

Welcome to Riffology!, here we embrace the mid life crisis by revisiting the most iconic records from our youth. Join us as we discuss the horror of realising we quite like some of the same things our parents did now. We talk about music too, if that’s your thing.

In this episode of Riffology, Neil and Chris shine a spotlight on Little Angels and their 1991 breakthrough album The Young Gods. Often overshadowed by the grunge explosion in the US, Little Angels carved out a distinctive space in the UK’s hard rock scene—combining stadium ambition with sharp songwriting and radio-friendly polish.

We explore how The Young Gods straddled the late ’80s and early ’90s British rock identity, why they were often mistaken for American acts, and how labels like Geffen tried (and struggled) to break British bands into the US market. The conversation touches on their Bon Jovi-esque sound, their place in the transitional period of UK rock, and how their music fits into the evolution that eventually led to bands like Bush and Feeder.

🎸 Expect deep dives, nostalgic tangents, and a celebration of a band that deserved more recognition outside the UK.