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.
Episodes
Rob riffs on the live compilation album by Loverboy entitled Live, Loud & Loose being toured in June 2002 (Jump / Dangerous / Hot Girls In Love / Queen Of The Broken Hearts).
STAFF PICKS:
Somewhere Out There by Our Lady Peace — Lynch
Adrienne by The Calling— Bruce
I'm Gonna Miss Her by Brad Paisley — Wayne
ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:
Theme from “Spider Man” by Aerosmith (inspired by the motion pict...
Wayne riffs on the fifth studio album by Nickelback entitled All the Right Reasons from December 2004 (Animals / Photograph / Next Contestant / Rockstar).
STAFF PICKS:
Hysteria by Muse — Bruce
Pain by Jimmy Eat World — Lynch
Got to Have Faith by Europe — Rob
ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:
"The Incredits" (from the animated motion picture The Incredibles.)
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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 ...
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...
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.)
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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 ...
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 ri...
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...
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 t...
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 Blowf...
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).
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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...
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.
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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 t...
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 se...
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.
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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:&nbs...
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 song...
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 )
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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 s...
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