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What the Riff Next Gen

What the Riff Next Gen

By: Rob Marbury Wayne Rowan Bruce Fricks John Lynch
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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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Episodes
  • 448 1998- APRIL: Dave Matthews Band “Before These Crowded Streets”

    448 1998- APRIL: Dave Matthews Band “Before These Crowded Streets”
    Jun 29 2026

    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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    36 mins
  • 447 2003- NOVEMBER: AC/DC 2003 Remasters

    447 2003- NOVEMBER: AC/DC 2003 Remasters
    Jun 22 2026

    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.)
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    33 mins
  • 446 1996- OCTOBER: Paula Cole “This Fire”

    446 1996- OCTOBER: Paula Cole “This Fire”
    Jun 15 2026

    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.)
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    38 mins
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