Seminal Guitar Rock Album, "The Riddles" Re-Issued

Following some changes in the lineup, The Riddles re-issue 1997's The Riddles, their debut national release.

Early work on The Riddles' follow-up of the 1997 album "The Riddles" has begun. Brian and Robbie Riddle have begun working on new material culling a vast collection of music they have accumulated since their last outing. The sessions began at The Riddles' own studio.

Of the original lineup, only Brian and Robbie are currently in the sessions, however guitarist Robbie says, "The only changes in The Riddles, have been management and label staff." The Riddles ended their tenure with Bode-A-La-Fongo Records in 2000.

While the record is in its early stages, it would appear that the Riddles are again producing themselves. The exact direction of the new record is unknown, although it is expected that The Riddles will remain true to their long-standing commitment to playing hook-filled guitar "rockers".

When asked about the sound of the new record Brian said, "The Riddles used to be a club band, and we had club songs. In many ways that was limiting, but it was also a sort of purpose. The new stuff is more personal, more natural, purpose isn't really part of it anymore...".

The Riddles came onto the Los Angeles scene in the mid-90's and have been making their way ever since. The Riddles were described as "...a lion caged at the heart of a Mardi Gras fiasco..." by the West Coast culture magazine Nightmoves and "...the B-52's meet Seattle Grunge...", by L.A.'s Music Connection.

Relix Magazine said "...the guys have strong, commercial potential, especially with radio friendly songs such as 'Oh Millennia'and 'Zodiac Heart Attack'...."

College Radio fans in the U.S. enjoyed The Riddles first full-length release with its many radio friendly singles including Oh Millennia, Everybody's Lookin' Out For Me, and the dark You Were My Vietnam.