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What the Riff Next Gen

Rob Marbury, Wayne Rowan, Bruce Fricks, John Lynch

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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S9 · E467
Monday · 34 min
467 1998 - February: Pearl Jam "Yield" Reloaded
Lynch riffs on the fifth studio album by Pearl Jam entitled Yield which was released in February 1998 (Given to Fly / Do the Evolution / Wishlist / In Hiding). STAFF PICKS: Rage by VanZant — Wayne Saint of Me by the Rolling Stones — Rob Brian Wilson (Live) by Barenaked Ladies — Bruce ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: The Perry Mason theme by the Blues Brothers (from the motion picture Blues Brothers 2000) **(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.)
S9 · E466
November 2 · 31 min
466 2004-November: Duran Duran "Astronaut"
Rob riffs on the eleventh studio album by Duran Duran Astronaut rising in popularity in November 2004 ((Reach Up For the) Sunrise / Want You More! / What Happens Tomorrow / Point of No Return). Wayne is out this episode on a travel adventure! STAFF PICKS: So Cold by Breaking Benjamin — Bruce Wait by Earshot— Lynch Vertigo by U2 — Rob ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: "Rockin' On Top of the World" by Steven Tyler (from the animated picture The Polar Express). **(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.)
S9 · E466
October 26 · 31 min
Rocking Halloween V: A "What the Riff Next Gen" Rabbit Hole
This week's episode continues a 5 year tradition of sharing some of our favorite “Halloween Leaning” tracks from ANY time period. Bloodletting (The Vampire Song) - Concrete Blonde (Lynch) Season of the Witch - Donovan (Wayne) Boris the Spider - the Who (Bruce) Furry Happy Monsters - Muppet Rockers & R.E.M. (Rob) Lizzie Borden - the Chad Mitchell Trio (Bruce) Mad Scientist's Laboratory - Walt Disney Sfx Group (Wayne) Panic Room - Au/Ra (Lynch) Finale, from the Soundtrack to “The Silence of the Lambs” - Howard Shore & Munich Symphony Orchestra (Rob) **(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.)
S9 · E464
October 19 · 35 min
464 1999-October: Dream Theater "Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory"
Bruce riffs on the fifth studio album by Dream Theater, Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory from October 1999 (Scene One: Regression / Scene Two: I Overture 1928 / Scene Two: II Strange Deja Vu / Scene Eight: The Spirit Carries On). STAFF PICKS: Ana's Song (Open Fire) by Silverchair — Lynch You Wanted More by Tonic — Rob Put Your Lights On by Santana (featuring Everlast) — Bruce ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: "Where Is My Mind?" by the Pixies (from the motion picture Fight Club.) **(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.)
S9 · E463
October 12 · 45 min
463 2000 - August: Spock's Beard "V"
Bruce riffs on the fifth studio album by Spock's Beard entitled V being toured in June 2002 (At the End of the Day / Goodbye to Yesterday). STAFF PICKS: Change (In the House of Flies) by Deftones — Lynch Right Now by SR-71 — Rob Playmate of the Year by Zebrahead — Wayne ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: “Fly Me to the Moon” by Frank Sinatra (from the motion picture Space Cowboys) **(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.)
S9 · E462
October 5 · 24 min
462 2001 - March: White Stripes "White Blood Cells"
Wayne riffs on the third studio album by the White Stripes entitled White Blood Cells which was recorded by March 2001 (Hotel Yorba / We're Going to Be Friends / Fell in Love With a Girl / Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground). STAFF PICKS: Flavor of the Weak by American Hi-Fi — Lynch Hit or Miss by New Found Glory — Bruce Southside by Moby (featuring Gwen Stefani) — Rob ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: “Love Will Keep Us Together” by Captain & Tennille (from the motion picture Get Over It) **(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.)
S9 · E461
September 28 · 33 min
461 2000 - April: 3 Doors Down "The Better Life"
Lynch riffs on the debut studio album by 3 Doors Down entitled The Better Life on the charts in April 2000 (Be Like That / Laser / The Better Life / Duck and Run). STAFF PICKS: Bad Little Doggie by Government Mule — Wayne Mixed Bizness by Beck — Rob The Chemicals Between Us by Bush — Lynch ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: “Hip to be Square” by Huey Lewis & The News (inspired by the motion picture American Psycho) **(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.)
S9 · E460
September 21 · 30 min
460 1999 - November: Blink 182 “Enema of the State”
Rob riffs on the third studio album by Blink 182 entitled Enema of the State on the charts in November 1999 (What's My Age Again? / All the Small Things / Adam's Song / Aliens Exist). STAFF PICKS: Take a Picture by Filter — Lynch Learn to Fly by Foo Fighters — Wayne Little Black Backpack by Stroke 9 — Rob ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Theme from “Futurama” **(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.)
S9 · E459
September 14 · 33 min
459 2002-June: Loverboy “Live, Loud & Loose”
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 picture Spider Man) **(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.)
S9 · E458
September 7 · 30 min
458 2004-December: Nickelback "All the Right Reasons"
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.) **(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.)
S9 · E421
August 31 · 33 min
457 1995 - December: Jars of Clay “Jars of Clay”
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 Me" by Randy Newman (from the animated picture Toy Story. **(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.)
S9 · E456
August 24 · 34 min
456 2003 - April: Queens of the Stone Age "Songs for the Deaf"
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 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.)
S1 · E455
August 17 · 35 min
455 1998-May: Squeeze "Domino"
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.) **(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.)
S9 · E454
August 10 · 26 min
454 1997-July: Cherry Poppin' Daddies "Zoot Suit Riot"
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 of the Jungle. **(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.)
S8 · E453
August 3 · 28 min
453 1997- OCTOBER: Green Day “Nimrod”
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 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.)
S8 · E452
July 27 · 30 min
452 2000 - JANUARY: Various Artists from the motion picture “Detroit Rock City”
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 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.)
S8 · E451
July 20 · 29 min
451 1999- JULY: Foreigner “The Platinum Collection”
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 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.)
S8 · E450
July 13 · 31 min
450 1996- MARCH: Stone Temple Pilots “Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop”
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 Blowfish — Vann Instrumental TRACK: Rob double-dips with this instrumental, "Daisy" - by Stone Temple Pilots
S8 · E449
July 6 · 34 min
449 1999- AUGUST: Def Leppard “Euphoria”
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). **(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.)
S8 · E448
June 29 · 36 min
448 1998- APRIL: Dave Matthews Band “Before These Crowded Streets”
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 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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