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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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    437 1996 - JUNE: Styx “Greatest Hits Part 2” Apr 13, 2026
    Show notes

    Wayne riffs on the compilation album from Styx entitled “Greatest Hits, part 2” from June of 1996 (Light Up / Mademoiselle / A.D. 1928 / Rockin' the Paradise).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Standing Outside a Broken Phone Booth with Money in My Hand by Primitive Radio Gods — Bruce

    Pepper by Butthole Surfers — Rob.

    All I Know by Screaming Trees — Lynch

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    Main Title Theme from the motion picture “Mission Impossible."

    **(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.)


    436 2006 - May: Tool “10000 Days” Apr 06, 2026
    Show notes

    Friend of the Show Clinton Barrett riffs on the dark 4th album from Tool entitled "10,000 Days" a ROGUE album outside our timeframe from May of 2006 (Vicarious / Jambi / The Pot).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Original Fire by Audioslave — Lynch

    The Kill (Bury Me) by Thirty Seconds to Mars — Rob

    Woman by Wolfmother — Wayne

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    The Kraken, by Hans Zimmer
    (from the motion picture Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest)

    **(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.)


    435 1995 - January: Bush “Sixteen Stone” Mar 30, 2026
    Show notes

    Lynch riffs on the debut studio album from Bush entitled Sixteen Stone from January of 1995 (Machinehead / Everything Zen / Comedown / Glycerine).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Dancing Days by Stone Temple Pilots — Rob

    She's A River by Simple Minds — Bruce

    Stand Up by Thunder — Wayne.

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    Whiney Whiney (What Really Drives Me Crazy) by Will One Blood
    (from the motion picture "Dumb & Dumber").

    **(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.)


    434 1995 - July: Natalie Merchant “Tigerlily” Mar 23, 2026
    Show notes

    Bruce riffs on the debut studio album from Natalie Merchant “Tigerlily” from July 1995 (San Andreas Fault / Wonder / Jealousy / Carnival).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Waydown by Catherine Wheel — Lynch

    Wynona's Big Brown Beaver by Primus — Rob

    I Walked by Wanderlust — Wayne

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    Main Theme from the motion picture "Apollo 13"

    **(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.)


    433 1998 - September: Hole “Celebrity Skin” Mar 16, 2026
    Show notes

    Rob riffs on the third studio album by Hole “Celebrity Skin” from September 1998 (Celebrity Skin / Awful / Hit So Hard / Malibu).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Fire Escape by Fastball — Wayne.

    Somehow, Somewhere, Someway by Kenny Wayne Shepherd — Bruce

    Freak of the Week by Marvelous 3 — Lynch

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    I Don't Want to Miss a Thing by Aerosmith
    (from the motion picture "Armageddon").

    **(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.)


    432 2004 - JULY: Anchorman Soundtrack Mar 09, 2026
    Show notes

    Wayne riffs on the Soundtrack from the comedy motion picture “Anchorman” from December 2004 (Sunshine (Go Away Today) by Jonathan Edwards / Treat Her LIke a Lady by Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose / Groovy Situation by Gene Chandler / Afternoon Delight by the "Anchorman" cast).

    STAFF PICKS:

    The Reason by Hoobastank — Bruce.

    Heaven by Los Lonely Boys — Rob

    Cold by Crossfade — Lynch

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    “If” by Bread (from the motion picture "Anchorman").

    **(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.)


    431 1997 - March: Mighty Mighty Bosstones “Let’s Face It” Mar 02, 2026
    Show notes

    Lynch riffs on the fifth studio album from The Mighty Mighty Bosstones entitled Let's Face It from March of 1997 (Let's Face It / The Rascal King / Desensitized / Noise Brigade).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Barely Breathing by The Duncan Sheik — Bruce.

    The New Pollution by Beck — Rob

    I Want You by Savage Garden — Wayne

    INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:

    Slowblow by Depeche Mode

    **(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.)


    430 1998 - December: Goo Goo Dolls “Dizzy Up the Girl” Feb 23, 2026
    Show notes

    Rob riffs on the sixth studio album from the Goo Goo Dolls Dizzy Up the Girl from December 1998 (Slide / Broadway / Iris / Bullet Proof).

    What the Riff?!? Lead Sponsor Frank Therrien joins us from Georgia Lighting for this episode.

    STAFF PICKS:

    Given to Fly by Pearl Jam — Lynch

    Turn It Up by Moon Dog Mane — Wayne

    Lullaby by Shawn Mullins — Bruce

    Got You Where I Want You by The Flies — Frank Therrien

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    Frostbite by Trevor Rabin (from the motion picture "Jack Frost").

    **(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.)


    429 1997 - April: Toad the Wet Sprocket “Coil” Feb 16, 2026
    Show notes

    Show sponsor Frank Therrien of Georgia Lighting joins us to riff on the fifth studio album from Toad the Wet Sprocket - Coil from April of 1997 (Rings / Come Down / Crazy Life / Throw It All Away).

    STAFF PICKS:

    If You Could Only See by Tonic — Wayne

    Song 2 by Blur— Rob

    The Impression That I Get by the Mighty Mighty Bosstones — Bruce

    Bound for the Floor by Local H - Lynch

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    Hey Bulldog by Toad the Wet Sprocket
    (from the motion picture "I Know What You Did Last Summer").

    **(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.)


    428 2002 - May: Rush “Vapor Trails” Feb 09, 2026
    Show notes

    Bruce riffs on the seventeenth studio album by Rush, Vapor Trails from May 2002 (One Little Victory / Ghost Rider / Vapor Trail / Earthshine).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Clap Your Hands by They Might Be Giants — Wayne

    We Are All Made of Stars by Moby — Rob

    By The Way by the Red Hot Chili Peppers — Lynch

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    Main theme from the motion picture Spider Man.


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