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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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    447 2003- NOVEMBER: AC/DC 2003 Remasters Jun 22, 2026
    Show notes

    Wayne riffs on the 2003 Remasters by AC/DC to be included in a subsequent box set Plug Me In from November 2003 (T.N.T. / Girls Got Rhythm / It's A Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll) ).

    STAFF PICKS:

    It's My Life by No Doubt — Bruce

    Mr. Brightside by The Killers— Rob

    Falls On Me by Fuel — Lynch

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    Christmas Medley from the motion picture Elf.

    **(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.)


    446 1996- OCTOBER: Paula Cole “This Fire” Jun 15, 2026
    Show notes

    Bruce riffs on the second studio album by Paula Cole This Fire from October 1996 (Tiger / Where Have All the Cowboy's Gone? / Hush, Hush, Hush / I Don't Want To Wait).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Who Will Save Your Soul by Jewel — Julie (friend of the show)

    Forty Six & 2 by Tool— Lynch

    Can't Get This Stuff No More by Van Halen — Rob

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    Main theme from the motion picture That Thing You Do.

    **(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.)


    445 2004- FEBRUARY: Van Halen “The Best of Both Worlds” Jun 08, 2026
    Show notes

    Rob riffs on the second greatest hits album by Van Halen Best of Both Worlds from February 2004 (Strung Out/Not Enough / It's About Time / Up for Breakfast / Learning to See).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Take Me Out by Franz Ferdinand — Lynch

    Unwell by Matchbox Twenty— friend of the show Julie

    Million Miles by Fuel — Bruce

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    I'll Be There For You by The Rembrandts (Main theme from the television series Friends).

    **(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.)


    444 1996- SEPTEMBER: Better than Ezra “Friction Baby” Jun 01, 2026
    Show notes

    Rob riffs on the third studio album by Better Than Ezra Friction, Baby from September 1996 (Desperately Wanting / Speeding Up to Slow Down / Normal Town / King of New Orleans).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Stupid Girl by Garbage — Lynch

    But Anyway by Blues Traveler— Bruce

    Walls (Circus) by FTom Petty & the Heartbreakers — Rob

    NOVELTY TRACK:

    Macerena by Los del Rio.

    **(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.)


    443 1997- MAY: Foo Fighters “The Colour and the Shape” May 25, 2026
    Show notes

    Wayne is out on the campaign trail, but Lynch riffs on the second studio album by the Foo Fighters The Colour and the Shape from May 1997 (Everlong / Monkey Wrench / My Hero / Walking After You).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Little Wonder by David Bowie — Rob

    Little White Lie by Sammy Hagar— Bruce

    6 Underground by Sneaker Pumps — Lynch

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    "Soul Bossa Nova" (Main theme from the motion picture Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery).

    **(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.)


    442 1999 - SEPTEMBER: Sting “Brand New Day” May 18, 2026
    Show notes

    Bruce riffs on the sixth solo studio album by Sting Brand New Day from September 1999 (After The Rain Has Fallen / Desert Rose / Fill Her Up / Brand New Day).

    STAFF PICKS:

    All Star by Smash Mouth — Wayne

    Higher by Creed— Rob

    The Rockafeller Skank by Fatboy Slim — Brian

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    Main theme from the television series The West Wing.

    **(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.)


    441 2003 - AUG: Janes Addiction “Strays” May 11, 2026
    Show notes

    Wayne riffs on the third studio album by Jane's Addiction, Strays from August 2003 (Strays / Everybody's Friend / Just Because / Price I Pay).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes — Rob.

    The Boys of Summer by The Ataris— Bruce

    Stacy's Mom by Fountains of Wayne — Brian

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    Reload by Rob Zombie (from the motion picture The Matrix Reloaded )

    **(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.)


    440 1996 - APRIL: Alice in Chains “Alice in Chains” May 04, 2026
    Show notes

    Rob riffs on the third studio album By Alice in Chains, eponymously named “Alice in Chains” from April 1996 (Heaven Beside You / Again / Grind / Over Now).

    STAFF PICKS:

    A Walk by Bad Religion — Wayne

    Hey Man, Nice Shot by Filter — Lynch

    Too Much by Dave Matthews Band — Bruce

    INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:

    Waiting (Phase Two) by Porcupine Tree.

    **(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.)


    439 1998 - OCTOBER: Chris Cornell “Euphoria Mourning” Apr 27, 2026
    Show notes

    Lynch riffs on the debut solo studio album from Chris Cornell, Euphoria Morning, recorded in October 1998 (Flutter Girl / Can't Change Me / Preaching the End of the World / Mission).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Whacha Gonna Do? by Cowboy Mouth — Wayne

    Teardrop by Massive Attack — Rob.

    My Father's Eyes by Eric Clapton — Clint Barret (friend of the show).

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    What is Love by Haddaway (from the motion picture A Night at the Roxbury.

    **(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.)


    438 1999 - JUNE: Santana “Supernatural” Apr 20, 2026
    Show notes

    Bruce riffs on the eighteenth studio album by Santana “Supernatural” from June 1999 (Love of My Life / Corazon / Maria Maria / Smooth).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Let Forever Be by The Chemical Brothers — Rob

    The Kids Aren't Alright by The Offspring — Wayne

    Zip-Lock by Lit — Lynch.

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    Wild Wild West by Will Smith (from the motion picture "Wild Wild West").

    **(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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