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    What the Riff Next Gen

    Every episode of “WHAT THE RIFF NEXT GEN” brings a ROCK AND ROLL album that debuted on the U.S. Billboard charts during a random month between 1995 and 2005. Four Classic Rock fans discuss the artist and 4 tracks from the album as it plays in the background. Then we riff on 3 additional “staff picks” of other artists that were also on the charts during that month and year. You’ll hear Classic Rock bands that were still producing new work, as well as some newer Alternative and Grunge bands that were gaining momentum during this Millennium Y2K Period. We encourage you to find and purchase the tracks and albums from Apple Music, Spotify or your other favorite music service. Please subscribe so you don’t miss any release! In addition to “Next Gen” you can search our ORIGINAL “What the Riff?!?” episodes (1-373) covering 1965 – 1995. We also invite you to follow us and learn more about us @whattheriff on Facebook.

    Disclaimer: What the Riff?!? is a music commentary and review podcast that highlights classic rock music through historical context, personal insights, and artist appreciation. We do not claim ownership of the songs featured, which remain the property of the original artists and rights holders. All music is used under the Fair Use doctrine for purposes of criticism, commentary, and education. We encourage our listeners to support the artists by purchasing and streaming their music legally.

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    467 1998 - February: Pearl Jam "Yield" Reloaded Nov 09, 2026
    Show notes

    Lynch riffs on the fifth studio album by Pearl Jam entitled Yield which was released in February 1998 (Given to Fly / Do the Evolution / Wishlist/ In Hiding).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Rage by VanZant — Wayne

    Saint of Me by the Rolling Stones — Rob

    Brian Wilson (Live) by Barenaked Ladies — Bruce

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    The Perry Mason theme by the Blues Brothers (from the motion picture Blues Brothers 2000)

    **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)


    466 2004-November: Duran Duran "Astronaut" Nov 02, 2026
    Show notes

    Rob riffs on the eleventh studio album by Duran Duran Astronaut rising in popularity in November 2004 ((Reach Up For the) Sunrise / Want You More! / What Happens Tomorrow / Point of No Return).

    Wayne is out this episode on a travel adventure!

    STAFF PICKS:

    So Cold by Breaking Benjamin — Bruce

    Wait by Earshot— Lynch

    Vertigo by U2 — Rob

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    "Rockin' On Top of the World" by Steven Tyler (from the animated picture The Polar Express).

    **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)


    Rocking Halloween V: A "What the Riff Next Gen" Rabbit Hole Oct 26, 2026
    Show notes

    This week's episode continues a 5 year tradition of sharing some of our favorite “Halloween Leaning” tracks from ANY time period.

    Bloodletting (The Vampire Song) - Concrete Blonde (Lynch)

    Season of the Witch - Donovan (Wayne)

    Boris the Spider - the Who (Bruce)

    Furry Happy Monsters - Muppet Rockers & R.E.M. (Rob)

    Lizzie Borden - the Chad Mitchell Trio (Bruce)

    Mad Scientist's Laboratory - Walt Disney Sfx Group (Wayne)

    Panic Room - Au/Ra (Lynch)

    Finale, from the Soundtrack to “The Silence of the Lambs” - Howard Shore & Munich Symphony Orchestra (Rob)

    **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)


    464 1999-October: Dream Theater "Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory" Oct 19, 2026
    Show notes

    Bruce riffs on the fifth studio album by Dream Theater, Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory from October 1999 (Scene One: Regression / Scene Two: I Overture 1928 / Scene Two: II Strange Deja Vu / Scene Eight: The Spirit Carries On).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Ana's Song (Open Fire) by Silverchair — Lynch

    You Wanted More by Tonic — Rob

    Put Your Lights On by Santana (featuring Everlast) — Bruce

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    "Where Is My Mind?" by the Pixies (from the motion picture Fight Club.)

    **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)


    463 2000 - August: Spock's Beard "V" Oct 12, 2026
    Show notes

    Bruce riffs on the fifth studio album by Spock's Beard entitled V being toured in June 2002 (At the End of the Day / Goodbye to Yesterday).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Change (In the House of Flies) by Deftones — Lynch

    Right Now by SR-71 — Rob

    Playmate of the Year by Zebrahead — Wayne

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    “Fly Me to the Moon” by Frank Sinatra (from the motion picture Space Cowboys)

    **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)


    462 2001 - March: White Stripes "White Blood Cells" Oct 05, 2026
    Show notes

    Wayne riffs on the third studio album by the White Stripes entitled White Blood Cells which was recorded by March 2001 (Hotel Yorba / We're Going to Be Friends / Fell in Love With a Girl/ Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Flavor of the Weak by American Hi-Fi — Lynch

    Hit or Miss by New Found Glory — Bruce

    Southside by Moby (featuring Gwen Stefani) — Rob

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    “Love Will Keep Us Together” by Captain & Tennille (from the motion picture Get Over It)

    **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)


    461 2000 - April: 3 Doors Down "The Better Life" Sep 28, 2026
    Show notes

    Lynch riffs on the debut studio album by 3 Doors Down entitled The Better Life on the charts in April 2000 (Be Like That / Laser / The Better Life/ Duck and Run).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Bad Little Doggie by Government Mule — Wayne

    Mixed Bizness by Beck — Rob

    The Chemicals Between Us by Bush — Lynch

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    “Hip to be Square” by Huey Lewis & The News (inspired by the motion picture American Psycho)

    **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)


    460 1999 - November: Blink 182 “Enema of the State” Sep 21, 2026
    Show notes

    Rob riffs on the third studio album by Blink 182 entitled Enema of the State on the charts in November 1999 (What's My Age Again? / All the Small Things / Adam's Song/ Aliens Exist).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Take a Picture by Filter — Lynch

    Learn to Fly by Foo Fighters — Wayne

    Little Black Backpack by Stroke 9 — Rob

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    Theme from “Futurama”

    **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)


    459 2002-June: Loverboy “Live, Loud & Loose” Sep 14, 2026
    Show notes

    Rob riffs on the live compilation album by Loverboy entitled Live, Loud & Loose being toured in June 2002 (Jump / Dangerous / Hot Girls In Love/ Queen Of The Broken Hearts).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Somewhere Out There by Our Lady Peace — Lynch

    Adrienne by The Calling— Bruce

    I'm Gonna Miss Her by Brad Paisley — Wayne

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    Theme from “Spider Man” by Aerosmith (inspired by the motion picture Spider Man)

    **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)


    458 2004-December: Nickelback "All the Right Reasons" Sep 07, 2026
    Show notes

    Wayne riffs on the fifth studio album by Nickelback entitled All the Right Reasons from December 2004 (Animals / Photograph / Next Contestant / Rockstar).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Hysteria by Muse — Bruce

    Pain by Jimmy Eat World — Lynch

    Got to Have Faith by Europe — Rob

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    "The Incredits" (from the animated motion picture The Incredibles.)

    **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)


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