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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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    2002 - September: Porcupine Tree “In Absentia” Nov 24, 2025
    Show notes

    Bruce riffs on the seventh studio album by Porcupine Tree, “In Absentia,” from September 2002 (Wedding Nails / Trains / The Sound of Muzak / Blackest Eyes).

    STAFF PICKS:
    “Anger Rising” by Jerry Cantrell — Rob.
    “Fine Again” by Seether — Lynch.
    “Complicated” by Avril Lavigne — Bruce.

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:
    “The Ballad of Serenity” (from the television series Firefly).


    1998 - August: Kid Rock “Devil Without a Cause” Nov 17, 2025
    Show notes

    Wayne riffs on the fourth studio album by Kid Rock, "Devil Without a Cause,” from August 1998 (Bawitdaba / I Am the Bullgod / Somebody's Gotta Feel This / Cowboy).

    STAFF PICKS:

    “Closing Time” by Semisonic — Bruce.

    “Blue on Black” by Kenny Wayne Shepherd — Rob.

    "Inside Out” by Eve 6 — Lynch.

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    “It's Not Over” by Mark Isham (from the motion picture "Blade").


    2002 - December: Audioslave “Audioslave” Nov 10, 2025
    Show notes

    Lynch riffs on the debut studio album from Audioslave, eponymously entitled “Audioslave”from December 2002 (Cochise / Like a Stone / I am the Highway / Show Me How to Live).

    STAFF PICKS: "

    “Weathered” by Creed — Bruce. “

    “Bullitproof” by Pacifier — Wayne.

    “When I'm Gone” by 3 Doors Down — Rob.

    ENTERTAINMENT/LAUGH TRACK:

    “Evenstar” (from the motion picture "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers").


    1996 - February: Sublime “Sublime” Nov 03, 2025
    Show notes

    Lynch riffs on the Third studio album by Sublime “Sublime” from February 1996 (What I Got / April 29, 1992 / Doin' Time / Santeria).

    STAFF PICKS:
    “Aeroplane” by Red Hot Chili Peppers — Rob.

    “Fear of Falling” by The Badlees— Bruce. "

    “In the Meantime” by Spacehog — Wayne.

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

    Tuesday's Gone by Lynyrd Skynyrd (from the motion picture “Happy Gilmore”).


    2025 Halloween Episode Oct 27, 2025
    Show notes

    1999 - March: Collective Soul “Dosage” Oct 20, 2025
    Show notes

    Rob riffs on the fourth studio album by Collective Soul “Dosage” from March 1999 (Tremble for My Beloved / Heavy / Slow / Run).

    STAFF PICKS:
    “You Get What You Give” by New Radicals — Lynch

    “Praise You” by Fatboy Slim— Bruce

    Why I'm Here” by Oleander — Wayne

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:
    “Main Title/Trinity Infinity” (from the motion picture "The Matrix").

    **(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.)


    2000 - October: Mark Knopfler “Sailing to Philidelphia” Oct 13, 2025
    Show notes

    Bruce riffs on the second solo studio album by Mark Knopfler “Sailing to Philadelphia” from October 2000 (What It Is / Silvertown Blues / Do America / Sailing to Philadelphia).

    STAFF PICKS:

    "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)” by Nine Days — Lynch.

    “Hangin Around” by Counting Crows — Rob.

    "Beautiful Day” by U2 — Wayne.

    INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:

    “Frolic” by Luciano Michelini (from the TV Series "Curb Your Enthusiasm").


    1996 - January: Gin Blossoms “Congratulations, I‘m Sorry” Oct 06, 2025
    Show notes

    Lynch riffs on the third studio album by the Gin Blossoms, “Congratulations I'm Sorry,” which had its first single release in January 1996 (Follow You Down / As Long As It Matters / Day Job / Til I Hear It from You).

    STAFF PICKS:

    “Breakfast At Tiffany's” by Deep Blue Something — Bruce.

    “Santa Monica” by Everclear — Wayne.

    "Miss Sarajevo” by Passengers (aka U2) — Rob.

    INSTRUMENTAL TRACK: "Beach Sequence" by Passengers

    **(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 - August: Bowling for Soup “Drunk Enough to Dance” Sep 29, 2025
    Show notes

    Wayne riffs on the fourth studio album by Bowling for Soup, Drunk Enough to Dance, from August 2002 (I Don't Wanna Rock / Girl All the Bad Guys Want / Running from Your Dad / Emily).

    STAFF PICKS:

    “Without Me” by Eminem — Bruce

    “No One Knows” by Queens of the Stone Age — Rob

    "Downfall” by Trust Company — Lynch

    ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: "Feuer Frei!" by Rammstein (from the motion picture "XXX").

    **(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 - March: Van Halen “Van Halen 3” Sep 22, 2025
    Show notes

    Rob riffs on the 11th studio album from Van Halen “Van Halen III” from March of 1998 (Without You / Fire in the Hole / One I Want / From Afar). STAFF PICKS: “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba — Wayne. "The Way” by Fastball — Lynch. “Brick” by Ben Folds Five — Bruce. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: “Uninvited” by Alanis Morissette (from the motion picture "City of Angels").


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