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455 1998-May: Squeeze "Domino"
17/08/2026 | 35 mins.
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.)
454 1997-July: Cherry Poppin' Daddies "Zoot Suit Riot"
10/08/2026 | 26 mins.
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.)
453 1997- OCTOBER: Green Day “Nimrod”
03/08/2026 | 28 mins.
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.)
452 2000 - JANUARY: Various Artists from the motion picture “Detroit Rock City”
27/07/2026 | 30 mins.
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.)
451 1999- JULY: Foreigner “The Platinum Collection”
20/07/2026 | 29 mins.
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.)

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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