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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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    457 1995 - December: Jars of Clay “Jars of Clay” Aug 31, 2026
    Show notes

    Bruce riffs on the debut full-length studio album by Jars of Clay eponymously named Jars of Clay rising in popularity in December 1995 (Liquid / Love Song for a Savior / Worlds Apart / Flood).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Like a Rolling Stone (Live) by The Rolling Stones — Rob

    Peaches by The Presidents of the United States of America— Lynch

    Free As A Bird by The Beatles — Brian

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    "You've Got a Friend In Me" by Randy Newman (from the animated picture Toy Story.

    **(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.)


    456 2003 - April: Queens of the Stone Age "Songs for the Deaf" Aug 24, 2026
    Show notes

    Lynch riffs on the Third studio album by Queens of the Stone Age entitled Songs for the Deaf from April 2003 (First it Giveth / Go with the Flow / A Song for the Dead / No One Knows).

    STAFF PICKS:

    The Anthem by Good Charlotte — Bruce

    Headstrong by Trapt— Rob

    Picture by Kid Rock featuring Sheryl Crow — Brian

    INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:

    "Ending Credits" by Opeth

    **(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.)


    455 1998-May: Squeeze "Domino" Aug 17, 2026
    Show notes

    Rob riffs on the twelfth studio album by the Squeeze entitled Domino from May 1998 (Play On / Bonkers / Stay (Wasting Time)What's Wrong with this Picture? / Little King).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Smile & Wave by Headstones — Wayne

    June by Spock's Beard— Bruce

    Save Yourself by Stabbing Westward — Lynch

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    "Come With Me" by Puff Daddy (from the motion picture Godzilla.)

    **(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.)


    454 1997-July: Cherry Poppin' Daddies "Zoot Suit Riot" Aug 10, 2026
    Show notes

    Bruce riffs on the compilation album by the Cherry Poppin' Daddies Zoot Suit Riot rising in popularity in July 1997 (The Ding-Dong Daddy of the D-Car Line / Here Comes the Snake / Come Back to Me / Zoot Suit Riot).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Carnival Game by Cheap Trick — Rob

    Volcano Girls by Veruca Salt— Wayne

    The DIfference by Wallflowers — Lynch

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    Main theme from the motion picture George of the Jungle.

    **(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.)


    453 1997- OCTOBER: Green Day “Nimrod” Aug 03, 2026
    Show notes

    Lynch riffs on the fifth studio album by Green Day Nimrod from October 1997 (Nice Guys Finish Last / Hitchin' a Ride / Redundant / Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)).

    STAFF PICKS:

    All for You by Sister Hazel — Wayne

    Summertime by The Sundays— Bruce

    Touch, Feel and Stand by Days of the New — Rob

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    The Departure from the motion picture Gattaca.

    **(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.)


    452 2000 - JANUARY: Various Artists from the motion picture “Detroit Rock City” Jul 27, 2026
    Show notes

    Wayne riffs on tracks from the motion picture "Detroit Rock City released in January 2000 (Cat Scratch Fever by Ted Nugent / Lights Out by UFO / I Wanna Be Sedated by the Ramones / Shout It Out Loud by KISS).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Meet Virginia by Train — Bruce

    The Great Beyond by REM— Rob

    Bad Religion by Godsmack — Lynch

    COMEDY TRACK:

    Pretty Fly for a Rabbi by "Weird Al" Yankovic.

    **(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.)


    451 1999- JULY: Foreigner “The Platinum Collection” Jul 20, 2026
    Show notes

    Lynch riffs on the compilation album by Foreigner The Platinum Collection from July 1999 (Cold As Ice / Hot Blooded / Juke Box Hero / I Want to Know What Love Is).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Rollin' Stoned by Great White — Wayne

    Steal My Sunshine by LEN— Bruce

    Blue Monday by Orgy — Rob

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    Main theme from the animated series SpongeBob Squarepants.

    **(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.)


    450 1996- MARCH: Stone Temple Pilots “Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop” Jul 13, 2026
    Show notes

    Rob riffs on the seventh studio album by Stone Temple Pilots Tiny Music, Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop from March 1996 (Bang Bang Baby / Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart / Pops Love Suicide / Lady Picture Show). Bruce is out, and friend of the show Vann Mathis joins us in his place.

    STAFF PICKS:

    Counting Blue Cars by Dishwalla — Lynch

    Banditos by Refreshments — Wayne

    Old Man & Me by Hootie & the Blowfish — Vann

    Instrumental TRACK:

    Rob double-dips with this instrumental, "Daisy" - by Stone Temple Pilots


    449 1999- AUGUST: Def Leppard “Euphoria” Jul 06, 2026
    Show notes

    Bruce is out, but friend of the show Vann Mathis riffs on the seventh studio album by Def Leppard Euphoria from August 1999 (Promises / Paper Sun / Day After Day / Kings of Oblivion ).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Mambo #5 by Lou Bega — Wayne

    Why Pt. 2 by Collective Soul — Rob

    Scar Tissue by Red Hot Chili Peppers — Lynch

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    "Detroit Rock City" - by Kiss (Main theme from the motion picture Detroit Rock City).

    **(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.)


    448 1998- APRIL: Dave Matthews Band “Before These Crowded Streets” Jun 29, 2026
    Show notes

    Bruce riffs on the third studio album by the Dave Matthews Band Before These Crowded Streets from April 1998 (Crush / Don't Drink the Water / Stay (Wasting Time) ).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Inside Out by Eve 6 — Wayne

    Torn by Natalie Imbruglia— Lynch

    Heroes by Wallflowers — Rob

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    Main theme from the motion picture Godzilla.

    **(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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