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460 1999 - November: Blink 182 “Enema of the State”
21/09/2026 | 30 mins.
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.)
459 2002-June: Loverboy “Live, Loud & Loose”
14/09/2026 | 33 mins.
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.)
458 2004-December: Nickelback "All the Right Reasons"
07/09/2026 | 30 mins.
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.)
457 1995 - December: Jars of Clay “Jars of Clay”
31/08/2026 | 33 mins.
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.)
456 2003 - April: Queens of the Stone Age "Songs for the Deaf"
24/08/2026 | 34 mins.
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.)

About 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.

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