Welcome to Riffology Podcast! We’re a (mostly) weekly music podcast that focuses on rock albums from the 80s and 90’s, maybe a few from the 70s and 2000s too.
We are Neil and Chris, we’re both embracing the joys of steadily growing older and enjoying going back to the albums of our youth. Sometimes we ask our listeners to pick the albums from a chosen year and sometimes we pick our own favourites. Sometimes, they are albums we loved and sometimes albums that passed us by and we revisit them to see what all the fuss was about.
This is a celebration of incredible music from a time when albums were meaningful and important to us.
RIFF052 - Ash - 1977
It’s another barely-controlled episode as we tackle Ash’s 1977: part Britpop nostalgia, part forensic Wikipedia investigation. We discuss what melisma is (with a Beyoncé impression you won’t so...
RIFF051 - The Wildhearts - Earth Versus The Wildhearts
On this episode of Riffology, Neil and Chris dive into The Wildhearts and the lasting legacy of 90s alternative rock. Expect stories about band t-shirts as badges of honour, the curious truth behind L...
RIFF050 - Gun - Gallus
In this landmark 50th episode of Riffology, Neil and Chris tackle Gun’s classic album Gallus with all the professionalism you’d expect from two people fuelled by fruit pastilles and fizzy drinks. ...
RIFF049 - Little Angels - Young Gods
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 ca...
RIFF048 - Thunder - Backstreet Symphony
In this episode of Riffology, Neil and Chris dive deep into Backstreet Symphony, the electrifying debut album from British hard rock band Thunder. Released in 1990 and packed with timeless riffs and a...
RIFF047 - The Almighty - Soul Destruction
Join hosts Neil and Chris on the latest episode of Riffology, your ultimate rock music podcast, as they delve into the powerful yet overlooked album Soul Destruction by UK rock band The Almighty. Part...
RIFF046 - Therapy? - Troublegum
Join us on Riffology as we dive into Therapy?‘s classic album “Troublegum” and explore the explosive yet underrated alt-rock movement in 90s Britain. From Belfast’s gritty sounds to iconic ban...
RIFF045 - Blind Melon - No Rain
In this episode of Riffology, we dive headfirst into Blind Melon’s unforgettable 1992 self-titled debut album. From the opening line of “No Rain” to the powerful, poetic lyrics scattered across ...
RIFF044 - Pearl Jam - Ten
On this episode of Riffology, we dig into Ten by Pearl Jam — the era-defining debut that somehow still punches you in the gut three decades later. From stadium-sized riffs to Eddie Vedder’s howl, ...
