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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 · E421
Monday · 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.)
S8 · E447
June 22 · 32 min
447 2003- NOVEMBER: AC/DC 2003 Remasters
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. **(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 · E446
June 15 · 37 min
446 1996- OCTOBER: Paula Cole “This Fire”
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 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 · E445
June 8 · 37 min
445 2004- FEBRUARY: Van Halen “The Best of Both Worlds”
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 series Friends). **(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.)
#444
June 1 · 34 min
444 1996- SEPTEMBER: Better than Ezra “Friction Baby”
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. **(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 · E443
May 25 · 31 min
443 1997- MAY: Foo Fighters “The Colour and the Shape”
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: International Man of Mystery). **(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 · E442
May 18 · 37 min
442 1999 - SEPTEMBER: Sting “Brand New Day”
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 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 · E441
May 11 · 35 min
441 2003 - AUG: Janes Addiction “Strays”
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 ) **(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 · E440
May 4 · 38 min
440 1996 - APRIL: Alice in Chains “Alice in Chains”
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 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 · E439
April 27 · 31 min
439 1998 - OCTOBER: Chris Cornell “Euphoria Mourning”
Lynch riffs on the debut solo studio album from Chris Cornell, Euphoria Morning, recorded in October 1998 (Flutter Girl / Can't Change Me / Preaching the End of the World / Mission). STAFF PICKS: Whacha Gonna Do? by Cowboy Mouth — Wayne Teardrop by Massive Attack — Rob. My Father's Eyes by Eric Clapton — Clint Barret (friend of the show). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: What is Love by Haddaway (from the motion picture A Night at the Roxbury. **(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 · E438
April 20 · 35 min
438 1999 - JUNE: Santana “Supernatural”
Bruce riffs on the eighteenth studio album by Santana “Supernatural” from June 1999 (Love of My Life / Corazon / Maria Maria / Smooth). STAFF PICKS: Let Forever Be by The Chemical Brothers — Rob The Kids Aren't Alright by The Offspring — Wayne Zip-Lock by Lit — Lynch. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Wild Wild West by Will Smith (from the motion picture "Wild Wild West"). **(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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