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Inside Megadeth’s ‘So Far, So Good…So What!’ megadeth-so_far,_so_good...so_what!
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Inside Megadeth’s ‘So Far, So Good…So What!’

Neil Johnson 2 September 2024
Megadeth's album "So Far, So Good...So What!", released in January 1988, is a defining thrash metal record...
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Oasis: The Legacy of Definitely Maybe oasis2016
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Oasis: The Legacy of Definitely Maybe

Neil Johnson 31 August 2024
Introduction In the pantheon of British rock, few bands have left as indelible a mark as Oasis....
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Annihilator’s Never, Neverland: Thrash Metal’s Hidden Gem annihilator-never,_neverland
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Annihilator’s Never, Neverland: Thrash Metal’s Hidden Gem

Neil Johnson 31 August 2024
Introduction Annihilator’s “Never, Neverland.” was released on September 12, 1990, this sophomore effort from the Canadian band...
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The Making of Nevermind: Nirvana’s Iconic Breakthrough nirvana-nevermind_(remastered)
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The Making of Nevermind: Nirvana’s Iconic Breakthrough

Neil Johnson 30 August 2024
Introduction In the early 1990s, the music world was on the cusp of a seismic shift. Emerging...
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Empire by Queensrรฟche: A Progressive Metal Evolution queensryche-empire_-_20th_anniversary_edition
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Empire by Queensrรฟche: A Progressive Metal Evolution

Neil Johnson 30 August 2024
Introduction Released on August 20, 1990, Queensrรฟche’s Empire propelled the band to new heights, showcasing their unique...
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Exploring the Impact of Tragic Kingdom: No Doubt’s Breakthrough no_doubt-tragic_kingdom
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Exploring the Impact of Tragic Kingdom: No Doubt’s Breakthrough

Neil Johnson 29 August 2024
Introduction Released on October 10, 1995, Tragic Kingdom by No Doubt stands as a monumental work in...
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Beneath the Remains: Sepulturaโ€™s 1989 Breakthrough, Revisited in Depth sepultura-beneath_the_remains
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Beneath the Remains: Sepulturaโ€™s 1989 Breakthrough, Revisited in Depth

Neil Johnson 28 August 2024
1) A world on the brink: setting the stage for Beneath the Remains (1989) By 1988โ€“1989, extreme...
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Exploring Dizzy Up The Girl: A 90s Rock Phenomenon the_goo_goo_dolls-dizzy_up_the_girl
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Exploring Dizzy Up The Girl: A 90s Rock Phenomenon

Neil Johnson 28 August 2024
Introduction Released in the twilight of the 1990s, Dizzy Up The Girl by The Goo Goo Dolls...
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The Making of Definitely Maybe – Oasis’s Iconic Debut oasis-definitely_maybe
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The Making of Definitely Maybe – Oasis’s Iconic Debut

Neil Johnson 27 August 2024
Introduction In the annals of rock history, few debut albums have had the seismic impact of Oasis’s...
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Remember when payday meant choosing which CD or vinyl you were blowing it on? Standing in HMV doing the mental maths, convincing yourself two albums was basically essential. Riffology is Neil and Chris chasing that feeling again, one classic record at a time.

This is a show about the albums that raised us โ€”
Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Motley Crue, Def Leppard,
Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Pink Floyd, Radiohead,
Skunk Anansie, Gojira, Soulfly and the rest.
If itโ€™s 25+ years old, loud and iconic, weโ€™re in.

Each episode is two Gen X mates diving into studio sessions, producer chaos and band drama plus the joy of taped-over cassettes, dodgy car stereos and sitting on the floor with a record sleeve.

We nerd out when we should: Albini vs Vig, room-miked vs close-miked,
Neve consoles, dynamic-range disasters and those โ€œhow did this get approved?โ€ moments.

If you grew up when albums were events, this is your place. Some weeks itโ€™s an old favourite; other weeks itโ€™s something you abandoned in โ€™94. Either way, Riffologyโ€™s here to talk rubbish, tell stories and remind you why these records mattered.

RIFF072 – Suicidal Tendencies – Lights, Camera, Revolution!
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Where Skate Punk Grew Up and Got a Grammy Nod

Episode 72 | Suicidal Tendencies, Lights, Camera, Revolution (1990) | Duration: ~84 minutes | Release: 8 December 2025

Episode Description

Neil and Chris dive into one of Neil’s all-time decorating records, a 1990 album that transformed LA’s banned skate punk outcasts into Grammy nominees. Suicidal Tendencies’ fourth studio album represents a pivotal moment where hardcore punk evolved into something more accessible without losing its bite. The hosts explore how Mike Muir’s uncompromising vision shaped a band that would later make him feel they’d sold out, despite creating what many consider their finest work.

This episode traces the journey from Venice Beach gang culture to arena tours with Metallica, examining how producer Mark Dodson (Judas Priest, Anthrax, Prong) brought a thicker, more polished production to ST’s sound while maintaining their confrontational edge. The discussion covers Rob Trujillo’s first full album with the band, Rocky George’s phenomenal lead work, and why Mike Muir ultimately felt mainstream success betrayed everything the band stood for.

What You’ll Hear

  • Why Neil’s brain automatically plays Suicidal riffs during boring meetings
  • The story of Neil’s first domain registration, suicidal.org, and its unexpected consequences
  • How the PMRC parental advisory sticker became a quality guarantee
  • The evolution from harsh skate punk to Grammy-nominated thrash
  • Why bands with strong visionary leaders create the tightest records

Featured Tracks & Analysis

  • You Can’t Bring Me Down: The MTV smash featuring Mike Muir’s legendary spoken-word rant, still recited word-for-word by audiences decades later
  • Send Me Your Money: A satirical takedown of televangelists that charted in the UK but not the US
  • Alone: The band’s ballad exploring isolation in crowded rooms, a theme Neil connects with deeply
  • Lovely: Peak funky ST, addressing censorship with that infectious la-la-la hook

Tangential Gold

  • The great YouTube intro epidemic and why “hey guys, welcome back” needs to stop
  • Chris’s confessions about watching horse hoof cleaning videos
  • Neil’s heated blanket cat situation and an ignored delivery man
  • Why old Porsches smell better than new cars (and the benzene that might kill Neil)
  • The essential requirements for nerd club membership, from Hitchhiker’s Guide quotes to Doctor Who opinions

Why This Matters

Lights, Camera, Revolution captures a band at the exact moment when underground credibility collides with commercial potential. It’s the blueprint for countless crossover thrash records that followed, featuring lyrics that remain remarkably relevant, production that still sounds authentic, and performances that define an era. The album’s themes of speaking truth to power, maintaining identity under pressure, and refusing to conform resonate just as strongly today as they did in 1990.

Perfect For

Fans of Prong, Anthrax, and Faith No More who appreciate thrash with melodic sophistication. Anyone curious about the pre-Metallica career of Rob Trujillo. Listeners who want to understand how LA’s most banned band became Grammy nominees. Decorators who need the perfect painting soundtrack.

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RIFF069 – Pixies – Doolittle
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RIFF067 – Tool – Undertow
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RIFF066 – A Perfect Circle – Mer De Noms
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RIFF065 – Deftones – White Pony
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