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  • A young Green Day walking down the street in 1994

    5 Songs That Prove 1994 Was The Decade's Best Year For High School Hits

    Those who were in high school during the early '90s will always remember 1994, when hits from acts such as Green Day and Ace of Base left indelible memories.

    By Mikael Angelo Francisco 4 hours ago Read More
  • Stevie Nicks dancing in black clothes

    Stevie Nicks' Ultimate Rebuttal To Go Your Own Way Became A Fan Favorite — And It Wasn't Dreams

    Fleetwood Mac recorded another Stevie Nicks rebuttal to "Go Your Own Way" that never made it onto "Rumours" — one she thought was the best song she ever wrote.

    By Richard Milner 24 hours ago Read More
  • Wata from Boris on stage with guitar

    5 Criminally Overlooked Women Of The '90s Shoegaze Scene

    We want to put the spotlight on some of the overlooked sisters of the shoegaze genre, such as Wata from Boris and Lisa Baer from Ozean.

    By Jordan Owen 1 day ago Read More
  • My Bloody Valentine group portrait

    '90s Shoegaze Songs That Made These 5 Movie Scenes Otherworldly

    Shoegaze's defining characteristics — effect-laden guitars, drowned-out vocals, and dreamlike arrangements — allow them to make movie scenes otherworldly.

    By Chris Condry 2 days ago Read More
  • Paul McCartney and John Lennon singing with the Beatles.

    The Weirdest Classic Rock Songs Ever Used In TV Commercials

    Some classic rock songs have appeared in commercials so far removed from their artistic rebel roots that the team-up leaves you dazed and confused.

    By Sarah Crocker 4 days ago Read More
  • Steps performing on stage

    19 Years After The Bee Gees Released Tragedy, It Got A Dance-Pop Makeover That Oozes '90s Nostalgia

    In 1998, a British band turned to the Bee Gees' '70s classic "Tragedy" to once again ignite dancefloors, and managed to capture a new generation's spirit.

    By Sergio Pereira 5 days ago Read More
  • Sheryl Crow striding across stage

    In 1998, Bob Dylan Gave This Song To Sheryl Crow — And Her Version Was A Hit

    Bob Dylan wasn't happy with the original version of one of his songs, so he gave it to Sheryl Crow, who made it her own on her 1998 album, "The Globe."

    By Richard Milner 8 days ago Read More
  • Slowdive band photo in cars

    5 Covers Of '90s Shoegaze Songs As Dreamy As The Originals

    If you're a fan of '90s shoegaze, you'll appreciate these dreamy covers by the High Violets, Japancakes, Beetleflux, Tearjerker, and Casper Iskov.

    By Richard Milner 8 days ago Read More
  • members of Pearl Jam

    5 Alternative Rock Songs That Snapped The Gen X Generation Awake

    With acts like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Alanis Morissette leading the charge, these alt-rock songs were a wake-up call for Generation X.

    By Steven Luna 8 days ago Read More
  • Kurt Cobain in striped shirt with guitar and microphone

    5 Rock Songs Every Gen Xer Needs On Their Workout Playlist

    If you're a Gen Xer, there are plenty of songs to choose from when creating a motivating soundtrack to your workout session, from warm-up to cooldown.

    By S. Flannagan 9 days ago Read More
  • R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe performing in 1991

    Michael Stipe Cringed When R.E.M. Went Pop With This 1991 Single — It Became A Smash Hit Anyway

    R.E.M. made waves with its poetic college rock music, but in 1991, Michael Stipe swallowed his pride and gave us a happy-go-lucky tune that climbed the charts.

    By Sergio Pereira 9 days ago Read More
  • Hope Sandoval of Mazzy Star performing on stage

    5 One-Hit Wonder Love Songs From The '90s That Still Have Us Head Over Heels

    From the La's to the Proclaimers, these romantic anthems from the '90s may have been a flash in the pan, but they found a permanent place in our hearts.

    By Jason Brow 13 days ago Read More
  • Ronnie Wood smiling onstage

    These Rock Star Chameleons Played In An Absurd Number Of Bands

    Some rock stars can change and adapt their sound so well that they've been in a wildly high number of well-known bands, sometimes spanning multiple genres.

    By Brian Boone 14 days ago Read More
  • Metallica posing in dressing room in 1992

    The Wild Concert That Rocked The USSR Weeks Before Its Collapse

    For helping to defend their government from an attempted coup in 1991, young Soviet metalheads were rewarded with the concert of a lifetime.

    By Kathy Benjamin 16 days ago Read More
  • Sinead O'Connor looking down as she performs

    5 Love Songs From 1990 That Sound Even Sweeter Today

    In 1990, Mariah Carey debuted "A Vision of Love," and Sinead O'Connor slayed with "Nothing Compares 2 U." Those songs and these others sound even sweeter now.

    By Sergio Pereira 17 days ago Read More
  • Stone Temple Pilots' Scott Weiland performing on stage

    5 Classic Rock Songs From 1994 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Summer For Music

    If you weren't there for the summer of 1994, you missed out, but you can still rock out to some of the best songs that came out of that summer season.

    By Jason Brow 18 days ago Read More
  • The members of Sonic Youth posing in front of a tree.

    5 Songs That Prove 1994 Was The Decade's Best Year For College Hits

    In a decade defined by musical invention, we think 1994 stands out as the best year for music that was popular on campuses across America.

    By Mark Gurarie 19 days ago Read More
  • Bob Dylan singing and looking away

    Bob Dylan Quotes On Music Every True Fan Will Appreciate

    Bob Dylan doesn't just woo listeners with deftly crafted poetic insights when singing — he also leaves his mark when speaking in interviews.

    By Richard Milner 21 days ago Read More
  • PJ Harvey sitting and staring at camera

    5 Hit Songs That Prove 1993 Was The Decade's Greatest Year For Women In Rock

    Women in rock like Melissa Etheridge, PJ Harvey, and the Cranberries released authentic, personal music in 1993 that proved it was the best of the decade.

    By Richard Milner 22 days ago Read More
  • Dolores O'Riordan of the Cranberries performing with guitar on stage

    5 Songs That Prove 1991 Was The Best Year For College Rock

    Bubbling up from the '80s, college rock got off the sofa and graduated in 1991, with iconic hits from bands such as R.E.M. and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

    By Mikael Angelo Francisco 26 days ago Read More
  • Bilinda Butcher on stage playing guitar

    Shoegaze Never Had A No. 1 Hit — But These 5 Songs Prove The Genre's Incredible Influence

    Shoegaze shuffled into the '90s with a fresh, innovative, and very distorted sound, and these songs may remind you of more recent and successful bands.

    By Mark Gurarie 27 days ago Read More
  • gwen stefani and her harajuku backers at a fashion event ca. 2004

    The Most Unexpected Career Moves In Music History

    Musicians get bored, have secondary interests, and hear the whispers of mischievous demons like anyone else, and sometimes they make unexpected career moves.

    By Chris Turner-Neal 28 days ago Read More
  • Bob Dylan holding a guitar on stage while wearing a hat

    Bob Dylan's 1997 Love Song Is So Iconic The Biggest Names In Music Couldn't Resist Covering It

    Bob Dylan's song off of his 1997 album "Time Out of Mind" has been covered more than 450 times, including by artists like Garth Brooks and Adele.

    By Brian Boone 1 month ago Read More
  • Rachel Goswell of Slowdive singing on stage

    5 Songs That Prove 1991 Was The Decade's Best Year For Shoegaze Music

    The heyday of shoegaze was relatively short-lived, but music from acts such as My Bloody Valentine and Curve made 1991 the peak year of that fuzz-filled era.

    By Richard Milner 1 month ago Read More
  • Neil Diamond singing onstage in 1996

    Neil Diamond's Hard Pivot To Country In The '90s Was A Bold Risk That Paid Off

    Neil Diamond was a pop-rock hitmaker from the '60s to the '80s, but in 1996, he took a risk and made "Tennessee Moon," a country album. The risk paid off.

    By Brian Boone 1 month ago Read More
  • Close up of Robert Smith from The Cure

    5 Classic Rock Songs That Take Gen Xers Back To Their First Kiss

    These classic love songs from the Cure, Mazzy Star, INXS, Journey, and the Smiths may bring back the nostalgia of a first kiss for gen xers.

    By S. Flannagan 1 month ago Read More
  • The Beatles play The Ed Sullivan Show

    Iconic Moments That Changed Rock History Forever

    Over the course of rock history, certain individuals and their acts stand out as the most important ones that created and defined the genre.

    By Brian Boone 1 month ago Read More
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