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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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    427 2002 - January: Creed “Weathered” Feb 02, 2026
    Show notes

    Lynch riffs on the third studio album from Creed entitled Weathered from January 2002 (My Sacrifice / One Last Breath / Bullets / Freedom Fighter).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Dreamer by Ozzy Osbourne — Rob

    Standing Still by Jewel — Bruce

    You Don't Bring Me Flowers by Neil Diamond & Barbara Streisand — Wayne

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    Half Light by tomanandy & Low (from the motion picture “The Mothman Prophesies”).


    426 1998 - June: Page/Plant “Walking into Clarksdale” Jan 26, 2026
    Show notes

    Wayne riffs on the sole studio album by Page and Plant, “Walking into Clarksdale,” from June 1998 (Shining the Light / Most High / Please Read the Letter / Whiskey from the Glass).

    STAFF PICKS:

    One Week by the Barenaked Ladies — Lynch

    Lucky Man by The Verve — Bruce.

    My Own Worst Enemy by Lit — Rob.

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    Main theme from "Sex and the City."


    425 1998 - December: Metallica “Reload” Jan 19, 2026
    Show notes

    Lynch riffs on the seventh studio album from Metallica, Reload from December 1997 (Better Than You / The Memory Remains / Fuel).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Save Tonight by Eagle Eye Cherry — Rob

    Sex & Candy by Marcy Playground — Wayne

    Walkin' On the Sun by Smash Mouth — Bruce.

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    Street Life by Randy Crawford (from the motion picture "Jackie Brown").

    **(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.)


    1998 - November: David Gray “White Ladder” Jan 12, 2026
    Show notes

    Bruce riffs on the fourth studio album by David Gray, "White Ladder,” from November 1998 (Please Forgive Me / Sail Away / My Oh My / Babylon).

    STAFF PICKS:

    Flagpole Sitta by Harvey Danger — Wayne

    Turn the Page by Metallica — Rob

    Dragula by Rob Zombie — Greg

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    Main theme from the television series Animaniacs.

    **(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.)


    2002 - October: The Foo Fighters “One by One” Jan 05, 2026
    Show notes

    Rob riffs on the fourth studio album by the Foo Fighters, One by One, from October 2002 (Times Like These / Overdrive / Low / All My Life).

    STAFF PICKS:

    The Middle by Jimmy Eat World — Wayne

    Get Over It by OK Go — Bruce

    Prayer by Disturbed — Greg

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    Main theme from the motion picture "Red Dragon".

    **(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.)


    1997 - January: 311 “311” Dec 29, 2025
    Show notes

    Lynch riffs on the third studio album from 311, eponymously entitled 311 from January 1997 (All Mixed Up / Misdirected Hostility / Don't Stay Home / Down).

    STAFF PICKS:

    The Freshmen by The Verve Pipe — Rob.

    The Distance by Cake — Wayne.

    Van Halen by Nerf Herder — Bruce.

    NOVELTY TRACK:

    Enter Sandman by Pat Boone.


    2000 - December: Kiss “Kiss Symphony:Alive IV” Dec 22, 2025
    Show notes

    Wayne riffs on the fourth album in the Alive series by Kiss, Kiss Symphony: Alive IV, from December 2000 (Lick It Up / Calling Dr. Love / Love Gun / Detroit Rock City).

    STAFF PICKS:

    “Are You There” by Oleander — Lynch.

    “If You're Gone” by Matchbox Twenty — Rob.

    "Hanging By a Moment” by Lifehouse — Bruce.

    "Hemorrhage (In My Hands) - Fuel - Julie Doran.

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: "He Carves the Roast Beast"
    (from the motion picture "How the Grinch Stole Christmas").


    1995 - June: Alanis Morisette “Jagged Little Pill” Dec 15, 2025
    Show notes

    Guest Host Julie Doran riffs on the third studio album by Alanis Morissette, Jagged Little Pill from June 1995 (You Oughta Know / Ironic / Hand in My Pocket / Head Over Feet).

    STAFF PICKS:

    “Lightning Crashes” by Live — Rob.

    “Tomorrow” by Silverchair — Lynch.

    “Mockingbird Girl” by Magnificent Bastards - Wayne.

    “No More ‘I Love You's’” by Annie Lennox — Bruce.

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me” by U2
    (from the motion picture “Batman Forever”).


    Christmas Songs that Rock VIII Dec 08, 2025
    Show notes

    MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

    What The Riff?!? hopes you enjoy our EIGHTH ANNUAL Christmas Rabbit Hole Episode in which we riff on the Christmas standards, classics, covers, and originals that make Christmas Rock!

    This year, we’re covering:

    Little Drummer Boy - Joan Jett & The Blackhearts.


    Jingle Bell Rock - Daryl Hall & John Oates.

    I Believe In Stanta Claus - Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton.

    Please Daddy (Don't Get Drunk this Christmas) - John Denver.

    Last Christmas - Wham!

    White Christmas - Chicago.

    O Holy Night - Michael McDonald.

    Christmas at Ground Zero - "Wierd Al" Yankovic.

    Grown Up Christmas List - Amy Grant.

    Please Come Home for Christmas -Cheap Trick.

    Hard Candy Christmas - Dolly Parton.

    Redneck Christmas - Ray Stevens.

    All I Want for Christmas is You

    - Mariah Carey.

    And we close out with a very special Christmas song by Lynch’s band, “Cherubic Trash Panda” - exclusively from What the Riff?!? records!


    2001 - December: No Doubt “Rock Steady” Dec 01, 2025
    Show notes

    Rob riffs on the fifth studio album by No Doubt, “Rock Steady,” from December 2001 (Intro / Hella Good / Hey Baby / Platinum Blonde Life / Making Out).

    STAFF PICKS:
    “Blurry” by Puddle of Mudd — Lynch.
    “In Too Deep” by Sum 41 — Bruce.

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:
    “A Kaleidoscope of Mathematics” (from the motion picture "A Beautiful Mind").


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