The 90s were the reinvention of rock bands. The best years of rock ‘n’ roll, the 1970s and the golden rock era of the 1980s, were over. Fusing wild energy, creative experimentation, and cultural defiance defined bands in this new era. This era spawned bands defining generations—the musical backdrop for many people’s lives.
When the grunge movement exploded out of Seattle and alternative rock carved out a niche on the radio, ’90s rock bands became the voice of a generation torn between angst and change, craving authenticity. From Nirvana’s heavy distortion to Radiohead’s atmospheric depth, the ’90s redefined what rock could do. These bands did much more than provide cool riffs and familiar lyrics; they changed the cultural climate of the decade by influencing fashion, attitude, and even policy. In this article, we look at the heart of ’90s rock, offering short histories of the most influential bands from that decade, their essential distinctiveness, hit albums, and songs that truly made a mark in the world of music. From Nirvana and grunge’s revolution to Pearl Jam and some impassioned anthems, the Red Hot Chili Peppers with their funk-infused take on rock, through to Soundgarden and plain brilliance – what exactly made these bands special – will be revealed. Buckle up for a trip back in time to rediscover golden memories and rejoice in the unending power of ’90s rock.
Whether you’re a veteran fan or just coming to peek, we hope this deep dive into the best ’90s rock will be entertaining and enlightening, covering one of rock’s most pivotal eras.
Early 90s Rock Bands
What is probably best about early 90s rock is that it’s shifting toward the capital of world music. For some years, eyes and ears were on Seattle. It was a period that witnessed the grunge arc: pure, emotional music brought to the fore; it saw Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden take the scene from outside Seattle underground to worldwide stardom. Meanwhile, alternative rock had long since clicked deep into gear with bands such as Radiohead and Smashing Pumpkins: innovative soundscapes worked into deeply personal themes.
The first four bands on our list exploded out of nowhere during the early 90s. These rock bands started the revolution that kept upholding the ideals of what is grunge.
01 Nirvana
While Nirvana wasn’t the first or best grunge band, it was undoubtedly the most relatable. They were the music group that kicked off the grunge revolution. It only took two albums for Kurt Cobain on vocals/guitar, Krist Novoselic on bass, and Dave Grohl on drums to achieve worldwide phenomenon status. “Nevermind” did just that in 1991, an album that proved without a doubt that rock had pulsing lifeblood well into the 90s. Much to everyone’s surprise, “Nevermind” knocked the title holder at the time, Michael Jackson’s “Dangerous”, off the top of the charts.
From the beginning, it clicked with the audience that there was music infused with raw energy and emotional depth. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” was almost instantly welcomed as the anthem of Generation X. Other big hits include “Come as You Are,” “Lithium,” and “Heart-Shaped Box.” Pessimism had taken up a pace all its own, being elevated into categorical arguments between realism and idealism. Unfortunately, the band’s career was cut short; they only produced three full-length albums: “Bleach,” “Nevermind,” and “In Utero”.
We love
We love Nirvana for proving that music doesn’t need to be polished to be powerful. Their music was simple, but poignant lyrics and raw sound immediately connected with us.
Notable album
“Nevermind” (1991)
Notable songs
“Lithium“
“Smells Like Teen Spirit“
02 Soundgarden
Soundgarden receives recognition for being a heavy, guitar-driven band, but it becomes even more famous due to lead vocalist Chris Cornell. They were one of the very first alternative bands to be picked up by a major label in the 90s – A&M Records – and opened doors for more alternative rock bands to come through, like Nirvana or Pearl Jam, and pursue behind their footsteps. The band could merge metal with alternative rock, a sound adored by fans.
We love
We love the gritty guitar riffs and Chris Cornell’s powerful vocals.
Notable album
“Superunknown” (1994)
“Badmotorfinger” (1991)
Notable songs
“Black Hole Sun”
“Outshined”
03 Alice in Chains
Another band that came to the fore with the rise of the grunge revolution was Alice in Chains, formed by guitarist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney. It would not be complete without its bassist, Mike Starr, and, most importantly, its vocalist, Layne Staley. Amongst all these bands, Alice in Chains has been particularly noted for its vibe, which has allowed it to manifest deep emotion through music. Layne Staley’s haunting vocals and Jerry Cantrell’s heavy guitar riffs come powerfully but in a vulnerable way.
We love
We love the band’s heavy riffs, Stayle’s gritty voice, and the band’s ability to explore dark themes such as addiction, pain, and loss.
Notable album
“Dirt” (1992)
Notable songs
“Would?“
04 Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam is a Seattle-based American rock band with Eddie Vedder as the vocalist, Stone Gossard as the rhythm guitarist, Mike McCready as the lead guitarist, Jeff Ament as the bassist, and Dave Krusen as the drummer. This group came into the limelight in the 90s. The most exciting fact about this band is that it is the only one amongst the Big Four Grunge bands that still consists of the original members. With their raw sound, strong lyrics, and anti-establishment attitude, they made a stand in history that drew a whole generation of fans with much the same values toward them.
Pearl Jam was one of the first bands to sue Ticketmaster, accusing the ticketing giant of monopolistic practices and unfair fees. Their attempt at touring off the platform didn’t turn out so well.
We love
We love Eddie Vedder’s vocals and his emotional lyrics.
Notable Album
“Ten” (1991)
Notable Songs
“Alive”
“Even Flow”
Most Popular 90s Rock Bands
Not all popular and alternative rock bands of the 90s were new. Some had been around for quite some time. Metal superstars of the ’80s were still popular in the ’90s and had some amazing albums to prove that.
05 Red Hot Chili Peppers
That blend of funk, rock, and alternative gave the Red Hot Chili Peppers their endearing nature in the ’90s. Fronted by charismatic Anthony Kiedis and almost anchored to the ground by the virtuoso bass player Flea, the band churned out iconic hits one after another with “Californication,” “Give It Away,” and “Otherside.” Catchy melodies, powerful rhythms, and a rough style of Kiedis’ expressive vocals are a good recipe that shapes their manner. Though the band remains very active today, having released its debut record, “Mother’s Milk,” in 1989, its artistic and commercial success was only evident in the emergence of “Blood Sugar Sex Magik” in the early 90s. It changed the sound in a manner appealing to a broad audience and one that was to define much of the nature of alternative rock music of the era.
We love
We love Flea’s powerful bass and John Frusciante’s virtuoso guitar playing.
Notable album
“Blood Sugar Sex Magik” (1991)
Notable songs
“Give It Away”
“Under the Bridge”
06 Radio Head
Radiohead was formed in 1985 by Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O’Brien, and Philip Selway – all of them still in school. Initially, they called themselves On a Friday as a nod to their rehearsal arrangements. In 1991, they switched to Radiohead following a track by the Talking Heads. The band’s debut was made at Pablo Honey in 1993. For sure after that, Radiohead was very successful, and they recorded “millions” of terrific songs, but at first, we all fell in love with them thanks to the hit single “Creep.”
We love
We love Radio Head’s elaborate musical style and Thom Yorke’s emotionally charged vocals. Because of this, they were one of the most liked alternative rock bands during the 1990s.
Notable albums
“OK Computer” (1997)
“The Bends” (1995)
Notable songs
“Creep”
“Fake Plastic Trees”
07 The Smashing Pumpkins
The ’90s weren’t just Seattle: Smashing Pumpkins was a great Chicago band. Formed in Windy City in 1988, led by vocalist/guitarist Billy Corgan, they created a recognizable spot in rock music due to their variant of alternative rock, psychedelia, goth, and heavy metal vibe. Their 1995 album “Mellon Collie” and “Infinite Sadness” is one of the most ambitious and critically acclaimed albums of the ’90s alternative bands. It’s a double album that covers everything from rock to orchestral – warranting them seven Grammy nominations!
We love
Billy Corgan’s unique voice made Smashing Pumpkins stand out in the time of great alternative rock bands. Catchy and raw guitar riffs in songs like “Cherub Rock” made us fall in love with them.
Notable Albums
“Siamese Dream” (1993)
Notable Songs
“Today”
“Cherub Rock”
08 Metallica
Metallica was really more of an ’80s giant, but they did fit a spot on this list due to one of the best rock albums at the beginning of the ’90s. Of course, we’re talking about a self-titled album that became known as Black. It was produced to perfection, and it had some of its biggest hits: “Enter Sandman,” “Nothing Else Matters,” “The Unforgiven,” and “Sad But True.” There was no bad song. Later, they will try alternatives, too, but that was left to other bands that emerged in the 90s.
In ’91-’92, for the “Wherever We May Roam Tour,” they did over 300 shows. That’s just wild, isn’t it?
We love
We love that Metallica was not afraid to experiment with music in the 1990s. Because of that, we have one of the best rock/hard-rock albums ever.
Notable Albums
Plenty, but for this occasion – “Black” (1991)
Notable Songs
“Unforgiven“
09 Green Day
Green Day started as a promising fresh punk band in the late 1980s. Led by the charismatic Billie Joe Armstrong, the band captured the angst and alienation of a generation in the 1990s when they switched their sound more toward alternative rock. Their first album, “Dookie,” turned them into stars. Tracks such as “Longview,” “Basket Case,” and “When I Come Around” became anthems with hooks aplenty and were brutally honest lyrically.
Everybody loved one thing about Green Day – the genuineness of this band. With catchy guitar riffs and powerful, on-key vocals from Billie Joe, it just all fit together for them musically to speak deeply to the fans.
We love
We love how Green Day was a perfect storm of punk rock and pop accessibility.
Notable Albums
“Dookie” (1994)
Notable Songs
“When I Come Around”
“Basket Case”
10 Faith No More
Faith No More was formed in 1979. The band spent most of the 80s discovering the perfect blend of metal, funk, hip-hop, and rock. On top of everything, they didn’t have a standard lineup for most of the decade. Everything changed with the addition of Mike Patton as a lead vocalist. They almost immediately released the album “The Real Thing”. One of Faith No More’s best songs, “Epic”, was part of that album. The band released three albums during the ’90s: “Angel Dust,” “King for a Day… Fool for a Lifetime” and “Album of the Year.”
We love
We love the Faith No More cover of “War Pigs” by Black Sabbath. Some of us in Music Nonstop Today would argue that the Faith No More version is better than the original.
Notable Album
“Angel Dust” (1992)
Notable Song
“Digging the Grave”
“Midlife Crisis”
11 Rage Against the Machine
Rage Against the Machine arrived in the early ’90s with a furious, heavy metal, rap, punk, and funk mash-up; they were part of the first alternative bands. Really, they were not the first fusion band, but for most of us, this was the first time we ever heard a band that put so many aural genres together, and the songs were fantastic. And if you add politically charged lyrics, it’s no wonder they gained a near cult following. Songs like “Killing in the Name,” “Bombtrack,” “Township Rebellion,” and “Freedom” became anthems of rebellion aimed at the themes of racism, police brutality, and corruption within government.
Sadly, at the heart of RATM lay essentially the sound forged by Tom Morello’s guitar and Zack de la Rocha’s incendiary lyrics and vocals. So, Zack’s departure was the end of that.
We love
We love RATM’s solid political messages. For most teens in the 1990s, these were the first political messages they encountered in the songs.
Notable Albums
“Rage Against the Machine” (1992)
Notable Songs
“Killing in the Name”
“Bullet in the Head”
12 Pantera
As alternative bands took charge, old-school metal was long gone in the 90s, but some genuinely remarkable metal bands remained. The 1990s was Pantera’s decade. Coming from the glam era of metal, they made a fresh start, creating a heavy metal sound that was raw and aggressive in its expression, which defined “power groove.” The albums “Cowboys from Hell” and “Vulgar Display of Power” were the best representations of this new modern metal sound.
With the duo of brothers backing it – Dimebag Darrell on guitar and Vinnie Paul on drums – this sonic assault came out in both brutal and melodic ways. The powerful vocals put forward another dimension of heaviness with Phil Anselmo, while Rex Brown’s deep bass gave a solid foundation.
We love
We love Pantera’s raw power and Anselmo’s delivery.
Notable Albums
“Vulgar Display of Power” (1992)
Notable songs
“Walk”
“Cowboys from Hell”
13 R. E. M.
If grunge is too loud for you, then R.E.M. picks up the slack with their trademark sound of jangly guitars, introspective indie lyrics, and enigmatic vocals by Michael Stipe. Albums like “Out of Time” and “Automatic for the People” suddenly launched this group into the limelight while keeping integrity intact at the roots of indie.
R.E.M. captured the hearts of so many fans—no doubt by their forthrightness and melodic sound. Stipe’s enigmatic words were poetry in verse form and demanded personal interpretation; the band refused to give in to the demands of the record industry, and that would tingle within many an ear that had been craving “different.”
We love
Well, we know most of the fans would pick different songs, but we love “What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?” The 90s were an era of alternative bands, and R.E.M. did manage to squeeze an odd song into the genre.
Notable Albums
“Out of Time” (1991)
Notable songs
“Losing My Religion”
“Man in the Moon”
14 Nine Inch Nails
Metal music was divided into interesting subgenres in the late ’80s and ‘90s. Nine Inch Nails, headed by the mysterious but gifted Trent Reznor, blew up on the music scene during the ’90s. This band was an alternative to mainstream ’90s bands while it was still rocking.
Albums like “Pretty Hate Machine” and “The Downward Spiral” became instant classics, and tracks like “Head Like a Hole” and “Hurt” were embedded in the minds of a whole generation.
We love
Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails composed the entire soundtrack for the iconic video game “Quake.”
Notable Albums
“The Downward Spiral” (1994)
Notable Songs
“Head Like a Hole”
“Hurt”
15 Beastie Boys
Among a few hip-hop teams, the Beastie Boys oscillate between music genres and do not lose their versatility. Having hit the scene in the late 80s with their “cool” hip-hop, these ’90s rappers released “Ill Communication” in 1994—a favorite among people who like punk, rock, and metal, in addition to being hip-hop fans.
One of the best tracks off the album is “Sabotage,” which has just a fantastic video to go with it. Strong guitars introduced a whole new audience to the Beastie Boys. Their next album proves that they’re still into trying different things and changing it up – Intergalactic.
We love
We love how Beastie Boys were capable of making hip-hop fans out of metal heads and metal heads out of hip-hop fans. Hip-hop legends were not afraid to be an alternative band for a second during the 90s.
Notable Album
Plenty, but we will go with “Ill Communication” (1994)
Notable songs
“Sabotage”
“Intergalactic”
16 The Cranberries
Powerful guitars and vocals made The Cranberries one of the best-known Irish rock bands of the 1990s. Dolores O’Riordan’s singing set the band apart from its contemporaries. Looking back to the era, it seems bands were growing like weed. Cranberries was yet another band that hit stardom with their first album.
Songs like “Linger” and “Dreams” made fans aware and eagerly awaited the next album, and boy, did they deliver. “No Need to Argue” was even better. Politically charged “Zombie” was Cranberry’s answer to U2’s “Sunday Bloody Sunday.” “Zombie addressed” violence in Northern Ireland and was one of the Cranberries’ rare songs, with a heavier theme and grungy sound.
We love
We love Dolores O’Riordan’s passionate delivery and powerful voice.
Notable Album
“No Need to Argue” (1994)
Notable Songs
“Zombie”
17 Stone Temple Pilots
It was with this sound that Stone Temple Pilots exploded onto the scene in the early ’90s, capturing a distinctive niche within the grunge era. Their first record was simply titled “Core”. Though raw, it would become an extremely influential hard rock with melodic undercurrents powered by Scott Weiland’s high-flying vocals.
With “Plush,” “Sex Type Thing,” and “Creep,” millions sang along to this band that could, at times, appear to hold within itself the duality of writing heavy music but still be so vulnerable. It was their follow-up album, “Purple,” that really sealed it in for their superstar status, with tracks like “Interstate Love Song” and “Vasoline” all over the charts. This record had a more polished sound but retained much of its intensity.
We love
We love the Weiland powerful voice.
Notable albums
“Core” (1992)
Notable songs
“Plush”
“Interstate Love Song”
Late 90s Rock Bands
In the mid-90s, another shift in music happened: the grunge and alternative bands days were over; fresh electronic music gained more fans than ever before. Bands like Prodigy and musicians like Moby gained their fame, and there was a good reason for that. You could argue that Prodigy’s “Music for the Jilted Generation” album is the best in the decade, but Rock benefited from that. Bands began to incorporate electronic sounds into their music, and new and very exciting genres were born.
18 Foo Fighters
After Kurt Cobain’s death, the other members of Nirvana drifted away for a long time from music. In 1995, out of the ashes of Nirvana, Dave Grohl’s Foo Fighters marked the rejuvenation of 90s rock. With their first album itself, the band reached great heights, with “I’ll Stick Around,” “Big Me,” and “This is a Call” becoming overnight sensations. What’s more impressive is that their follow-up albums were even better than their predecessors.
The follow-up album, “The Colour and the Shape,” released in 1997, really put these guys at the top of rock status. It featured fan favorites like “Monkey Wrench” and the ballad “Everlong.”
A fascinating fact: Grohl recorded almost the entire debut album himself before forming the band.
We love
We always knew Dave Grohl was a fantastic drummer, but not even in our wildest dreams did we imagine he was the most talented musician in Nirvana.
Notable Album
“The Colour and the Shape” (1997)
Notable Songs
“Everlong”
19 Portishead
Few bands like Portishead during the 90s showed where alternative rock would move in the late part of the decade. Together with Tricky and Massive Attack, they helped to found the trip-hop genre. Among the most captivating characteristics of Portishead’s music are its atmosphere and experimentation with electronic and different atmospheric sounds in rock. Strangely, Portishead didn’t like being associated with the term trip-hop.
For most fans, Portishead was love at first sight. The band’s first album, “Dummy,” was a massive success; the second album, “Portishead,” came out in 1997. Sadly, this was followed by a long hiatus, but they had a cult-like following by then.
We love
We loved the influence Portishead had in establishing trip-hop.
Notable Album
“Dummy” (1994)
Notable Songs
“Roads”
20 Rammstein
Rammstein took metal in another direction. They mixed traditional sound with electronic elements, adding even more theatrical performances than Kiss, with elaborate stage sets and pyrotechnics. The most recognizable parts of this German band are the heavy riffs and Till Lindemann’s vocals. Ah yes, they also sing in German, so you can’t miss that. Band’s best work will come later during the 2000s, but even the late 90s show what fans can expect.
We love
In a time when most bands were singing in English, Rammstein showed that you can make significant and influential music in other languages, too.
Notable Album
“Sehnsucht” (1997)
Notable Songs
“Du Hast”
“Engel”
21 Korn
The ’90s were a great time for metal bands brave enough to experiment with their sound. Korn was one of the brave ones, and they became known as the pioneers of the nu-metal genre. It was a somewhat strange mix of metal, hip-hop, and rock that made Korn music recognizable.
The band explored darker topics like depression and alienation; lower guitar tuning ideally suited that. In the middle of the decade, Korn was still figuring out its music, and they released a single album, “Korn,” in 1994. The band released their second, more mature album in 1998, which was much better received. “Freak on a Leash” and “Got the Life” were two standout tracks of “Follow the Leader.”
In 2003, Korn reached a significant milestone with the release of “Did My Time“ for the movie “Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life.”
We love
Korn was among the first metal bands brave enough to experiment with the fusion of genres that usually didn’t fit together. It’s good that they achieved success after that.
Notable Album
“Follow the Leader” (1998)
Notable Songs
“Freak on a Leash”
22 Oasis
England has always had great rock bands. Oasis is definitely one of those; they left a significant mark on music, especially during the Britpop era of the 1990s! The heart of the band was the Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel. Their sibling rivalry is almost as famous as their music!
They came at the right time, and their eventual fast rise to stardom shows that very well. Their first album, “Definitely Maybe,” was a record sale for any debut album in the UK. In 1995, they followed up with one of their most significant works: “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?”, which comprises a few of their best songs to make the tracklist “Wonderwall,” “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” and “Champagne Supernova.”
We love
We love Oasis songs because they are really catchy and easy to sing along.
Notable Album
“(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?” (1995)
Notable Songs
“Champagne Supernova”
We are sorry if you were hoping for real hidden gems from rock or alternative bands of the 90s. These are still huge bands with a huge following and are incredibly talented, too. They are usually not in the top 50, and we feel they deserve a spot on our list. We all had some great memories with these bands and songs, and no one would tell you Blur was a bigger rock band in the 90s than Oasis (maybe we will keep reading to find out).
23 The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones are a Boston ska punk band formed in 1983. They are one of the groups that popularized ska music in the 1990s. The band’s music is a mix of ska and punk hardcore, with great horn sections and rhythms. The band became much more popular during the 1990s, when they released their biggest hits like “The Rascal King,” “The Impression That I Get,” and “Someday I Suppose.”
While their lyrics sometimes touch on political issues, the music is influenced by punk and hardcore and is usually accompanied by good humor and optimism.
We love
We love the Mighty Mighty Bosstones’ infectious positive energy.
Notable Albums
“Let’s Face It” (1997)
Notable Songs
“Don’t Know How To Party”
“Someday I Suppose”
24 Dinosaur Jr.
I’m not sure if Dinosaur Jr. should be on the list of best alternative rock bands of the 90s, but we loved them, and they are on our list. They were among the most influential bands of the late 80s and early 90s, especially in the indie scene and the early era of grunge. Dinosaur Jr. released a few albums during the 80s, but the best albums were “saved” for the 90s. “Green Mind” from 1991 and “Where You Been” from 1993 are standout and best-known Dinosaur Jr. albums.
We love
Dinosaur Jr.’s “Feel the Pain” is one of our favorite songs of the ’90s. It didn’t have the commercial success of most other songs in this article, but it’s excellent.
Notable Album
“Where You Been” (1993)
Notable songs
“Start Choppin'”
“Feel the Pain”
25 Blur
There is no arguing that Oasis was the most prominent British rock band during the 90s. But we always liked Blur rock style more. They released some fantastic songs that put them on the map of the era’s biggest bands. While their first few albums had hits, the best from Blur would come later, with the third and even the fourth albums. Their third album released fan-favorite songs like “Girls & Boys,” “Parklife,” and “End of a Century.” The band continues to evolve and release amazing songs. After this, in 1997, they released the international hit “Song 2”.
We love
Blur is our favorite Britpop band. It is true, we like them more than Oasis.
Notable album
“Parklife” (1994)
Notable songs
“Song 2”
“Girls & Boys”
“Beetlebum”
26 The Offspring
During the 90s, plenty of bands changed their sound under the influence of grunge. The Offspring was one of the more successful, and the band achieved commercial success thanks to this. They released two albums before “Smash,” and I would argue that they had sleeper hits in “Dirty Magic” from “Ignition” and “Jennifer Lost the War” from “The Offspring”. However, most of the band’s fans would disagree; “Ignition” sold only 15,000 copies and was immediately dwarfed by “Smash”‘s success. The album brought two massive hits, “Self Esteem” and “Come Out and Play”. In the years to come, they released more albums, but none got close to “Smash”‘s success.
We love
We love The Offspring’s energy and guitars.
Notable album
“Smash” (1994)
Notable songs
“Self Esteem”
27 Tool
Right out of the gate in the early 90s, Tool reinvented heavy-sounding music: a perfect epitome of a mixture of complex rhythms and intricate guitar work, along with amazing, powerful vocals in the era striving toward simplicity. Notwithstanding all the musical virtuosity, the powerful vocals by Maynard James Keenan would create a sonic landscape unlike anything else.
Albums like “Undertow” and “Ænima” got the pulse of a generation in their fears and introspection. And, in turn, such songs as “Sober,” “Forty-Six & 2,” and “Schism” became overnight classics to both instrumental greatness and lyrical intensity.
We love
More than anything, we love Maynard’s ability to channel raw emotion through his lyrics.
Notable Albums
“Undertow” (1993)
Notable Songs
“Sober”
“Schism”
28 Weezer
I was turned onto Weezer through another ’90s phenomenon: the films of Kevin Smith. The song “Susanne” was in the “Mallrats” soundtrack, which was my first exposure to the band. By then, obviously, they were huge off the back of songs like “Undone – The Sweater Song” and “Buddy Holly.” It’s music that rings true because it is real and relatable – not afraid of awkwardness or vulnerability. Not only that, but fun seems to have been something they’ve clung onto all these years and have continued to steadily move their sound forward without selling out to the quirky spirit of those first two albums.
We love
We love Weezer for their silly videos.
Notable Album
Self-titled a.k.a. “Blue” (1994)
Notable Songs
“Buddy Holly”
29 Sonic Youth
Sonic Youth didn’t stop experimenting with their music during the 90s. But it was a different time, and the band had more commercial success in this era. In 1990, they signed with Geffen Records and almost immediately released “Goo”. The album had a few remarkable tracks, like “Kool Thing” and “Dirty Boots,” which stood out. A few years later, they released another great album, “Dirty” with fans’ favorite songs like “100%” and “Sugar Kane.”
We love
We love the perfect mix of feedback and melodic singing.
Notable Album
“Dirty” (1992)
Notable Songs
“Sugar Kane”
“Kool Thing”
30 Therapy?
This Northern Irish rock band, Therapy?, burst onto the music scene in the 1990s with an odd blend of aggressiveness and melody. It was like a fusion of punk, metal, or grunge in their kind of music. Well, it’s none of those. The band’s music agreed with fans looking for new music.
Albums like “Troublegum” and “Infernal Love” expressed their commercial success to a great extent. To this day, songs like “Nowhere,” “Screamager,” and “Teethgrinder” are tracks that are, by all means, still rad in our perceptions. Their words focused on issues of personal struggle and social issues. Thus, in some way, they could reach the hearts of people.
We love
We love Therapy? gritty guitar sound mixed with powerful vocals.
Notable Album
“Troublegum” (1994)
Notable songs
“Screamager”
“Nowhere”
