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What the Riff Next Gen
by 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 century-splitting time period.We encourage you to find and purchase the tracks and albums from iTunes, 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.
Episodes
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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"...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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—…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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:...
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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...
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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…
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437 1996 - JUNE: Styx “Greatest Hits Part 2”
Wayne riffs on the compilation album from Styx entitled “Greatest Hits, part 2” from June of 1996 (Light Up / Mademoiselle / A.D. 1928 / Rockin' the Paradise). STAFF PICKS: Standing Outside a Broken Phone Booth with Money in My Hand by Primitive Radio Gods — Bruce Pepper by Butthole Surfers —…
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436 2006 - May: Tool “10000 Days”
Friend of the Show Clinton Barrett riffs on the dark 4th album from Tool entitled "10,000 Days" a ROGUE album outside our timeframe from May of 2006 (Vicarious / Jambi / The Pot). STAFF PICKS: Original Fire by Audioslave — Lynch The Kill (Bury Me) by Thirty Seconds to Mars — Rob Woman by…
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435 1995 - January: Bush “Sixteen Stone”
Lynch riffs on the debut studio album from Bush entitled Sixteen Stone from January of 1995 (Machinehead / Everything Zen / Comedown / Glycerine). STAFF PICKS: Dancing Days by Stone Temple Pilots — Rob She's A River by Simple Minds — Bruce Stand Up by Thunder — Wayne. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Whiney...
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434 1995 - July: Natalie Merchant “Tigerlily”
Bruce riffs on the debut studio album from Natalie Merchant “Tigerlily” from July 1995 (San Andreas Fault / Wonder / Jealousy / Carnival). STAFF PICKS: Waydown by Catherine Wheel — Lynch Wynona's Big Brown Beaver by Primus — Rob I Walked by Wanderlust — Wayne ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Main Theme from...
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433 1998 - September: Hole “Celebrity Skin”
Rob riffs on the third studio album by Hole “Celebrity Skin” from September 1998 (Celebrity Skin / Awful / Hit So Hard / Malibu). STAFF PICKS: Fire Escape by Fastball — Wayne. Somehow, Somewhere, Someway by Kenny Wayne Shepherd — Bruce Freak of the Week by Marvelous 3 — Lynch ENTERTAINMENT TRACK…
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432 2004 - JULY: Anchorman Soundtrack
Wayne riffs on the Soundtrack from the comedy motion picture “Anchorman” from December 2004 (Sunshine (Go Away Today) by Jonathan Edwards / Treat Her LIke a Lady by Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose / Groovy Situation by Gene Chandler / Afternoon Delight by the "Anchorman" cast). STAFF PICKS: The...
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431 1997 - March: Mighty Mighty Bosstones “Let’s Face It”
Lynch riffs on the fifth studio album from The Mighty Mighty Bosstones entitled Let's Face It from March of 1997 (Let's Face It / The Rascal King / Desensitized / Noise Brigade). STAFF PICKS: Barely Breathing by The Duncan Sheik — Bruce. The New Pollution by Beck — Rob I Want You by Savage Garden…
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430 1998 - December: Goo Goo Dolls “Dizzy Up the Girl”
Rob riffs on the sixth studio album from the Goo Goo Dolls Dizzy Up the Girl from December 1998 (Slide / Broadway / Iris / Bullet Proof). What the Riff?!? Lead Sponsor Frank Therrien joins us from Georgia Lighting for this episode. STAFF PICKS: Given to Fly by Pearl Jam — Lynch Turn It Up by Moon...
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429 1997 - April: Toad the Wet Sprocket “Coil”
Show sponsor Frank Therrien of Georgia Lighting joins us to riff on the fifth studio album from Toad the Wet Sprocket - Coil from April of 1997 (Rings / Come Down / Crazy Life / Throw It All Away). STAFF PICKS: If You Could Only See by Tonic — Wayne Song 2 by Blur— Rob The Impression That I Get…
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428 2002 - May: Rush “Vapor Trails”
Bruce riffs on the seventeenth studio album by Rush, Vapor Trails from May 2002 (One Little Victory / Ghost Rider / Vapor Trail / Earthshine). STAFF PICKS: Clap Your Hands by They Might Be Giants — Wayne We Are All Made of Stars by Moby — Rob By The Way by the Red Hot Chili Peppers — Lynch...
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427 2002 - January: Creed “Weathered”
Lynch riffs on the third studio album from Creed entitled Weathered from January 2002 (My Sacrifice / One Last Breath / Bullets / Freedom Fighter). STAFF PICKS: Dreamer by Ozzy Osbourne — Rob Standing Still by Jewel — Bruce You Don't Bring Me Flowers by Neil Diamond & Barbara Streisand — Wayne...
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426 1998 - June: Page/Plant “Walking into Clarksdale”
Wayne riffs on the sole studio album by Page and Plant, “Walking into Clarksdale,” from June 1998 (Shining the Light / Most High / Please Read the Letter / Whiskey from the Glass). STAFF PICKS: One Week by the Barenaked Ladies — Lynch Lucky Man by The Verve — Bruce. My Own Worst Enemy by Lit —…
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425 1998 - December: Metallica “Reload”
Lynch riffs on the seventh studio album from Metallica, Reload from December 1997 (Better Than You / The Memory Remains / Fuel). STAFF PICKS: Save Tonight by Eagle Eye Cherry — Rob Sex & Candy by Marcy Playground — Wayne Walkin' On the Sun by Smash Mouth — Bruce. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Street Life…
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1998 - November: David Gray “White Ladder”
Bruce riffs on the fourth studio album by David Gray, "White Ladder,” from November 1998 (Please Forgive Me / Sail Away / My Oh My / Babylon). STAFF PICKS: Flagpole Sitta by Harvey Danger — Wayne Turn the Page by Metallica — Rob Dragula by Rob Zombie — Greg ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Main theme from…
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2002 - October: The Foo Fighters “One by One”
Rob riffs on the fourth studio album by the Foo Fighters, One by One, from October 2002 (Times Like These / Overdrive / Low / All My Life). STAFF PICKS: The Middle by Jimmy Eat World — Wayne Get Over It by OK Go — Bruce Prayer by Disturbed — Greg ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Main theme from the motion...
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1997 - January: 311 “311”
Lynch riffs on the third studio album from 311, eponymously entitled 311 from January 1997 (All Mixed Up / Misdirected Hostility / Don't Stay Home / Down). STAFF PICKS: The Freshmen by The Verve Pipe — Rob. The Distance by Cake — Wayne. Van Halen by Nerf Herder — Bruce. NOVELTY TRACK: Enter…
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2000 - December: Kiss “Kiss Symphony:Alive IV”
Wayne riffs on the fourth album in the Alive series by Kiss, Kiss Symphony: Alive IV, from December 2000 (Lick It Up / Calling Dr. Love / Love Gun / Detroit Rock City). STAFF PICKS: “Are You There” by Oleander — Lynch. “If You're Gone” by Matchbox Twenty — Rob. "Hanging By a Moment” by Lifehouse…
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1995 - June: Alanis Morisette “Jagged Little Pill”
Guest Host Julie Doran riffs on the third studio album by Alanis Morissette, Jagged Little Pill from June 1995 (You Oughta Know / Ironic / Hand in My Pocket / Head Over Feet). STAFF PICKS: “Lightning Crashes” by Live — Rob. “Tomorrow” by Silverchair — Lynch. “Mockingbird Girl” by Magnificent...
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Christmas Songs that Rock VIII
MERRY CHRISTMAS!! What The Riff?!? hopes you enjoy our EIGHTH ANNUAL Christmas Rabbit Hole Episode in which we riff on the Christmas standards, classics, covers, and originals that make Christmas Rock! This year, we’re covering: Little Drummer Boy - Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. Jingle Bell Rock -...
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2001 - December: No Doubt “Rock Steady”
Rob riffs on the fifth studio album by No Doubt, “Rock Steady,” from December 2001 (Intro / Hella Good / Hey Baby / Platinum Blonde Life / Making Out). STAFF PICKS: “Blurry” by Puddle of Mudd — Lynch. “In Too Deep” by Sum 41 — Bruce. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: “A Kaleidoscope of Mathematics” (from the...
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2002 - September: Porcupine Tree “In Absentia”
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...
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1998 - August: Kid Rock “Devil Without a Cause”
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....
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2002 - December: Audioslave “Audioslave”
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....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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 century-splitting time period.We encourage you to find and purchase the tracks and albums from iTunes, 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.
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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...
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