<p>Being a millennial, I&#8217;m a big fan of 90s rock, and anything that sounds like it comes from that era. Last year, Nick Rifken released a song that seamlessly blends into the pop rock hits of the 1990s. If you&#8217;re a fan of Sugar Ray, Bloodhound Gang, Goo Goo Dolls, or any similar artists, you are sure to love Nick Rifken&#8217;s single, &#8220;Time.&#8221; The song also has some great guitar playing, it&#8217;s mostly acoustic driven, but there&#8217;s an electric guitar that provides some additional grit to the song. The pre-chorus feels like it slows down for a moment before going into a high energy and catchy chorus. I love the push and pull feeling that this section creates. The song completes with a rock n&#8217; roll guitar solo. &#8220;It&#8217;s not a race, I&#8217;m into walking. Just wanna slow down, so gimme half-time.&#8221; Enjoy the track on Spotify now:</p>
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<p>Nick Rifken ended the year in a slightly different style. &#8220;Candle&#8221; is less lo-fi sounding because the acoustic guitar sounds really bright on this track. The beat is energetic and fun, and it&#8217;s perfectly followed by the acoustic guitar riff which serves as the song&#8217;s main hook. The song has a mysterious feel to it, maybe because it lands in a minor key. The vocals cut across as organic and real, relatable for the listeners&#8217; ear. Emotion can definitely be heard and felt, which makes this song something truly special. &#8220;Luck is a fool&#8217;s game.&#8221; Enjoy the track on Spotify now:</p>
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Top Pigeon Picks from 2025: Nick Rifken “Time” & “Candle”
