Top 20 90s Rock Songs You Forgot Were Awesome
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
- These underappreciated rock songs are making a comeback! For this list, we’ll be looking at great rock songs released in the 90s that deserve to be re-remembered. Our countdown includes The Cranberries, David Bowie, Goo Goo Dolls, Eve 6, Garbage, and more! What 90s rock song is a playlist staple for you? Let us know in the comments!
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12:02 This was literally the second song I thought about when I put on the video, in between Garbage "Only Happen When It Rains", Cranberries "Dreams", Stone Temple Pilots "Big Empty" and Live "Lightning Crashes".
Candlebox-far behind
"Everlast - What it's Like" I have been looking for that song for 15 years!
THANK YOU WATCHMOJO !
I miss when watchmojo use to do Top Ten songs for a certain artist, sure they were all opinionated, but they were entertaining
I don't know if I'd call them playlist staples, but my top 10 '90s rock tracks I consider underappreciated include the following: "Pepper," the Butthole Surfers; "Universal Heartbeat," Juliana Hatfield; "Dream All Day," The Posies; "I Was Wrong," Social Distortion; "The Trick is to Keep Breathing," Garbage; "Into Your Arms," The Lemonheads' (1993 cover); "Sweet '69," Babes in Toyland; "Bruise Violet," Babes in Toyland; "Down by the Water," P.J. Harvey; "Serve the Servants," Nirvana. S.R., Mo-Mutt Music
No one who grew up in this era forgot how awesome these songs are.
Thank you! I was just going to comment WHO!?!
I've never heard most of these songs and I graduated high school in 95
@@timbocf76 so you were too old 🤣
@justine649 lol they said 90s tho so wouldn't that be grunge?? No mention of Smashing Pumpkins or even Nirvana...
I didn't forget either. I was a teenager in the 1990s, so 90s alternative rock is my favorite era and genre of music. I asked Alexa to play Alice in Chains this morning.
I love Garbage and Shirley Manson, I had no idea that people forgot that song. I haven't stopped listening this album and the band since the first time
I know right??? Paranoid, Push it, Speciall, their songs are classics and timeless. They were just as good then as they are now.
Same. I've seen Shirley and the boys twice and they are still awesome!
That entire album was great. I've only seen them once. Opening for the pumpkins. THEY WERE MUCH BETTER.
@@16Regulator you're right.
Shes Scotland's finest ❤
L7's "Pretend We're Dead" and Republica's "Ready to Go" could absolutely have been on this list. Arguably, they're more undeservedly forgotten than some of the songs included here.
It's on the 90s list instead of 90s rock list
Pretend that we’re dead was the best on grand theft auto San Andreas
Loved Ready to Go!
Agreed. 1000 percent. Both better than every song on here.
Also Spacehog’s ITM.
As someone who was in high school mid-late 90’s this list is so relatable. ‘Sex and Candy,’ ‘Inside Out,’ ‘Balloon’ and ‘Univited’ are definitely memorable.
Class of 97 here. Green Day's Dookie was my freshman year, Smashing Pumpkins Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness was my junior year, and Foo Fighters Color and the Shape was my senior year. I very closely tie each album to that respective year of high school.
@WatchMojo i disagree on top 9 90s rock hit but Did you know back in the early 90s in 1995 You Oughta Know was her number 1 hit in the us and reached the top 9 lists change it and make it right pls From Billy Bardsley
I can’t stand Sex and Candy. One of the worst one hit wonders of that era.
Long live Stone Temple Pilots
Best band of the 90’s.
Seeing them for like the 6th time this year. Second with Gutt. Not the same I know.... but still good.
I saw them in concert in the mid 90s. Was in the mosh pit. One of the greatest concerts ever.
@@dude208099awesome! I envy you!
39. I feel old now. Thanks. P.s. all these songs are still on the radio. Kids today....get off your phones.
49 so you are still young!
“Sick of Myself” by Matthew Sweet.
“Walk on the Ocean” by Toad the Wet Sprocket
“This is Hardcore” by Pulp
“Why Does It Always Rain On Me” by Travis
“Santa Monica” by Everclear
“River of Deceit” by Mad Season
“Stars” by HUM
You forgot "Natural One" Folk Implosion
@@jayburton6553 Matthew Sweet!!
Also- Banditos by The Refreshments (who also sang the King Of The Hill theme)
Matthew Sweet!!
Also- Banditos by The Refreshments (who also sang the King Of The Hill theme)
I always thought River of Deceit was the weakest off of Above.
Two words: Flagpole Sitta
Also "Sylvia" from This is Hardcore
The 90s gave us so many amazing bands and timeless songs. Let's not forget "The Kids Aren't Alright" by The Offspring. Talk about a song we can all relate to. I dare say most of us knew every single person mentioned in that song in our lives.
Garbage was truly Iconic and unforgettable.Veruca Salt really rocked. David Bowie’s I’m afraid of Americans with Trent Reznor was a ‘comeback’ plus it’s facetious. RIP - I still miss him❤️ Sex and Candy awesome 1 hit wonder. Great list
I own a Gibson es335 that used to belong to Trent reznor. I have the provenance to prove it. I live in Memphis and it was made here at the Gibson plant for him. He used it in his live shows. They made 100 for him. He smashed all but 35 of them on stage. He gave the 35 Back to Gibson. They presented them to employees as bonuses with their names on the trussrod plate. I got it from an employee. I paid $3000 for it.
@@Kevin-ju1kb that’s quite a treasure. Enjoy it🎈🙏🏼☮️🦇
How is it that “Closing Time” by Semisonic didn’t make the list???
Nobody forgot that song. Well, then again, this list has a bunch of songs nobody forgot, so maybe it should be on the list😂
Overplayed...😂
That’s overplayed but “singing in my sleep” is better single by them that most forgot
Such a 90s vibe
Faith No More’s Angel Dust album (to include ‘Midlife Crisis’) is criminally underrated.
Some of these other songs from Incubus, Everlasting, Lit, Filter etc are fortunately still played regularly on our local rock and alternative radio stations. Definitely not forgotten.
Everything Patton does is awesome^1000000
@@Typical.Anomaly Definitely!
I'm pretty sure WatchMojo left Patton off of their "top 20 frontmen" list, which is absolutely criminal.
@@JamestheXennial Oh wow! That is messed up. His originality, range, creativity - the list goes on. He has influenced so many singers that came after him.
Anything 90s incubus was awesome
I still listen to these songs on the regular...who forgot about these?
People other than you
casuals
not me.
Garbage is such an iconic band, I had no idea that Shirley Manson was actually Scottish.
I love Cherry Lips!
scottish? uhhh shirley manson is half scotts/other half is aussie XD i asked her XD hahahahahahahha :D
You can hear her strong Scottish accent if you watch her on Terminator the Sarah Connor chronicles season 2
@@Vampiricspektor2nope she is definitely Scottish
I actually thought the whole band was Scottish for the longest time
I happen to LOVE "Uninvited" and I am a Jagged Little Pill fan. Also "Popular" is a great 90s song!
I seriously can't understand how Alanis became famous. Her voice is grating. Even when I was younger and my music taste was completely unrefined, I asked how someone who just screams got a record deal. She's so bad I turn her off my radio even if it's on mute.
In 1996, I saw Garbage, Sponge and Stabbing Westward play together. That was a phenomenal show! I wish I could remember who the opening act was.
The 90’s were SUCH a great era to grow up in! 🙏🏻❤️🙌🏻
I loved Stabbing Westward!
Stabbing westward was fucking awesome
Sponge! Not always on my mind but never forgotten
In '93 I saw Screaming Trees, Soul Asylum & Spin Doctors. Great f*cking show!!
Aah, the fun times of the 90s music
Okay
Some yes, many no. 80s were fun, celebratory and bright. 1/2 of these are angry which is what I now dont like about 90s music. 2010 decade social media took angrrrrrrrrrr to such a level that makes a lot of what I liked back then unlistenable.
"Jumper" is one of those songs that always finds its way back to my playlist... especially when my depression hits critical mass.
Jim Carrey "Jumper" ..... pure gold!
Lightning crashes by live. Such an amazing and beautiful song
I was a teenager in the 90s and I never forgot how awesome the music was then
I was also a teenager in the late 90's and fondly remember these songs. It brings me ALOT of good memories of mostly partying.
90s were a great decade for music!!! I was a kid in the late 70s, graduating high school in '88, so this list is one that I actually have heard most of the songs!! Goo goo dolls is a GREAT band!!! Spotify even let me know when their new album came out, and I found a couple of songs to add to my Playlist. Back in the day....I used to sing their song Name. It was an inside joke with a friend of mine who I would hang out with and go to a bar to sing karaoke.
Name, Big Machine, Black Balloon, Slide and of course Iris. They have a number of very good tracks. Iris is overplayed but for good reason, there's so much going on in the background in that song.
Despite only being born at the tail end of the 90's, I still grew up with many of these songs. They're oldies, but they're definitely goodies. ♥️
What year were you born?
I'm an 1998 baby. How about yourself?
@@trinaq that makes me really old. I was born in 1966. Lol
@@trinaq 1993. So I’m five years older. And I see you were born in the year of Radiant Silvergun, Lethal Weapon 4, Small Soldiers, Armageddon, Burning Rangers, and The Mask of Zorro.
@@jimgeorge3273 Coolness, I'm certainly starting to feel that way myself at times! 😂
“And I’m more rock n roll than you ever been! Don’t believe me?! Ask Led Zeppelin!” JRR Tolkien
No Deftones, No Korn, No superman's dead from Our Lady Peace, No Novocaine For The Soul from Eels, No Alice In chains ? No Black hole Sun From Soungarden? Well...
THESE ARE OFTEN FORGOTTEN.
Not best or anything else.
Personally none of these are out of my Playlist but I count as one voice, others will disagree.
Say what you want about Nine Inch Nails (or Trent Reznor as a person), Trent is awesome at producing David Bowie's "I'm Afraid of Americans".
Again, NIN should've been here and so many many many other amazing bands. The 90s wasn't my favorite but had some absolutely breath-taking hits that remain timeless.
Julianna Hatfield, Veruca Salt, Faith No More, David Bowie, Filter, Garbage, what an awesome sellection!
You can’t get any more 90s than The Posie’s - Dream All Day
Also, Deftones - Change is an awesome song. Others are, Lucius Jackson - Naked Eye, Everything But the Girl - Missing, Letters to Cleo - Here and Now, Hole - Violet, 3 Doors Down - Loser, B52s - Roam, White Zombie - Thunderkiss, U2 - Ultraviolet, The Breeders - Cannonball, L7 - Pretend We’re Dead, and Local H - Bound for the Floor. And for some hip hop - Londonbeat - Been Thinking About You. For EDM… Children, Rapture, Insomnia, to name a few
Brilliant list!! This brought back a ton of good memories 😊😊😊
Your Inclusion Of Incubus Gives You Major Kudos Points loved that band
I loved "drive" by incubus. I end up hating incubus once the 2000's came around because they became to political. They have hatred for anyone that doesn't think like a liberal. Same with green day.
Amen I Kinda Fell Out Of Love With Fall Out Boy when the 2010's kept going on but they'd made a banger cartoon Mondo Trasho 3042 one bright spot in all of that
A great era of music. Love these songs.
How do you not mention Trent Reznor when talking about I'm Afraid of Americans. He was even in the damn video lol.
Agreed! They kinda fucked him over on that. There is no song without Trent Reznor
Dolores really was one of the powerhouse voices of the 90s. Sad to know she's gone
Great list. 90s was the best decade for music. It's the Era I grew up in. I'm glad Veruca Salt got some love in the list.
RIP Dolores O'Riordan ❤️
Garbage is absolutely wonderful! I've been a fan of them ever since their first album came out! And even knew about Shirley Manson before garbage when she was in Angelfish! 🤘🤘 They're one of the best bands that's ever existed and they're still around today making new music! 🤘I haven't forgotten any song by them! I wish I could meet Shirley Manson in person before I die. I know that's not going to happen but dear Lord that would be a dream come true 🤗🤗🤘🤘😁💓💓💓💓💓🤘🤘🤘
Great list! I was fortunate enough to have been able to see most of these bands live back in the ‘90s. What a decade!
Thanks for the memories. Really nice to hear some of these tracks again.
Once again, spoken to a casual rock fan point of view, most of these songs to the true rock fans are always awesome. They never stop being awesome. I get that some of these songs because of the tones or rhythm or style they take are an acquired taste, but they never stopped being awesome
the 90s ended 23+ years ago, "casual" or "true" rock fans some folks are just gonna slip ones mind. no need to go out of your way to make yourself seem (key word here) like you are a cooler or better rock fan then the rest. lmfao.
@@cheezits3632 sorry I just have a great memory when it comes to music
The great David Bowie was also working with great Trent Reznor on that song. It was an amazing collaboration. Two creative geniuses working together.
Yeah I know I was waiting for them to mention Trent in that section and they didn't
Bowie and Trent were good friends. They toured together, worked on a bunch of projects together and Trent even credits Bowie for him getting clean and sober. They just showed Trent in the video but didn't mention him. Ridiculous!
Still in love with Incubus! Make Yourself ad Morning View are legendary albums
I was introduced to the Cranberries by my mom’s classmate (my mom went back to the work force & was 10 yrs older than everyone). She would paint my nails and belt out their lyrics….been a fan ever since, remember this song clear as day, I’m 37 now
Possum kingdom-toadies
The waters edge-seven Mary three
Silvergun Superman-stp
Anything by
ALICE IN CHAINS!!
Silver gin Superman is one my favorites by step!!!! Excellent album
Filter had another hit with "Hey Man Nice Shot"
These songs sound great! I like rock🎸! "Pardon Me", "Black Balloon", and "My Own Worst Enemy" came out the same year I was born! Also, the ladies in these music videos looked so nice!
No Silverchair? _Freak_ was awesome!
Wish they would get back together… I liked the later albums with tracks like greatest view and young modern as well as the first three albums
Even though it’s overplayed up the wazoo “Kryptonite” by Three Doors Down is probably my favorite 90’s rock song.
That I argree. It's insane how many times I hear it on the radio In my truck.
Was that 90s or very early 2000?
@@teal_panda_8434 I think the tail end of the 90’s
2000’s*
It was released in January of 2000 so it just missed the list
Would it be possible to make a Top 50 list on this topic? You left a lot of songs out:
- "Mother Mother" by Tracy Bonham
- "Never There" by Cake
- "Get 'Em Outta Here" by Sprung Monkey
- "Sucked Out" by Superdrag
- "Cannonball" by the Breeders
- "Connection" by Elastica
- "L Train" by Shootyz Groove
- "Legend of a Cowgirl" by Imani Coppola
- "Radiation Vibe" by Fountains of Wayne
- "Hello" by Poe
Wow! No sublime, Rancid, Local H, PJ Harvey, the Refreshments, Cracker, Magnapop, Tracy Bonham, Elastica, RHCP, Dada, tub thumping song, oasis, throwing muses, Harvey danger, Bettie Seervert, Lush, etc…
Oh, and Luscious Jackson! Lol
Love the mahi (work), bro. Awesome stuff!
I worked at an alternative radio station during the 90's so I remember all of these songs.
Incubus live was still one of the best gigs I’ve ever seen, even though I knew barely any of their music. So good I went back again the following year, same venue, higher price 🤦♀️😬🤘
The whole of that Third Eye Blind album was filled with gems and each touched your heart
My favorite song on that album is " God of Wine".
Goat level album
Lot of songs that I've never heard of. Maybe here in France. Popular was a hit here, Alanis too. And Garbage is clearly my favourite, always loved this song and many more from them. Shirley Manson is an awesome singer, incredible in concert.
Check out Rotting Piñata from Sponge. It’s an absolute banger and their follow up is amazing.
Ah, we had such good experimental music back then! 😍
@16:50 Shirley Manson one of the most gorgeous woman in my book, the doll face the green eyes red hair w t f😂
Don't forget her Scottish accent. The total package!
I bought a CD of Incubus's album Make Yourself and was blown away by how good it is.
This list was a wonderful blast down memory lane! Nice choices!
Thank you for this, WatchMojo. As a Malaysian, haven't heard some of these songs since my college years in Connecticut. Brought me back to a real good time in my life !!
I'm really surprised that the song called "If You Could Only See" by Tonic didn't make it on this list of 1990s songs.
Shirley Manson is an awesome
Takes me back to my teens. Have some of these on my spotify list.
Love your videos!😊😊❤❤
I hope there's some PJ Harvey on here
Here for Garbage!! Huge fan!!
Nice list, I enjoyed most of the songs!
Surprisingly good list! STP's first 2 albums are iconic but they had later albums that went unrecognized and No.4 was brilliant. SPONGE!!! One of my all-time faves. Their discography is all over the place- in the best way. New Pop Sunday should've been a huge success. Such a shame they were overlooked by the media and listeners. Dinosaur Jr. has some of the best guitar work out there but I can understand people not liking the vocals. And look at how many female-fronted bands there were! So much amazing music. I miss the 90's...
Was hoping Fastball’s “The Way”, “Out Of My Head” or “Fire Escape” would be on here but there’s so much good music from back than you’d probably have to do a top 50 eventually
Yes fire escape was good and the video lol
no one forgot the way by fastball cuz it's on every other wm list about 90's rock. still gets played on the radio too. not sure why Lit are on here either or Eve 6
@@dannyaraya8017Agreed. “My own worst enemy” is still huge. I karaoke “Inside Out” and people always know it.
No Presidents Of The United States?! Peaches, Kitty or Lump?!
How are they forgotten
Haven't forgotten how awesome any of these songs are. A good chunk, I still listen to on a semi-regular basis.
Also, Unsung by Helmet. It's more grunge that rock but still a great popular song from the 90's.
Most of the songs here never left my playlist 😊
The nostalgia is real ❤
I only recall hearing about 4 of these songs! Of course, I was in my 20s and listening to rap since 1986. Love Alanis Morrisette!
Great list !!!
The 80s were unforgettable
The 90s was a wild roller coaster you come back to whenver you need a smile or a good memory
Sex and Candy by Marcy Playground is my favourite song from them, and anyone that have not heard this song, have probably not heard of the band. Also, I do not know how people can forget Only Happy When It Rains, since they have played it in recent movies like Captain Marvel.
Never forgot these....great list
1999 was one of the best years in music
🙄 😏 🥴
You failed to mention rock and roll hall of fame legend Trent Reznor who was on and sang with David Bowie in “I’m afraid of American’s.” David and Trent brought out the best in one another. It’s too bad we won’t see another video with them together again. R.I.P. David Bowie ❤️💔❤️🎶🎤🎸
You need to find them doing a duet of NIN's Hurt. May not be as great as Johnny Cash's version, but it is amazing none the less.
I loved these songs in high school and I use to play these at the bar in my 20's. I know play them for my kids...great songs. I love my 90's playlist!
How could I have forgotten these songs when I've never heard him in the first, other than a couple of them
In the Meantime by Spacehog
The golden age of kick ass, rock female leads.
Thank you for including Cranberries 'Free to Decide'! I've always loved it & wished it got more appreciation...
Seether and Plowed are my jam! Pardon Me and My Own Worst Enemy are up there too. The entire City Of Angels soundtrack is good.
I would’ve liked to have seen 311 make an appearance here.
IT'S A MIDLIFE CRISIS! ♪♫
'Sex and Candy" is tied with the divisive "The Freshmen" by the Verve Pipe as my favorite one hit wonder of the 90s.
Well, it's no surprise that they forgotten
As piracy effectively defunded the entire music industry down to it's bare minimum (live performance) the 90's was the very last time music was a major player in artistic expression. The 90's were the last time a musician can experiment without financial insecurity. That's why ever since pop hybrids of music genres has emerged as the overwhelming available genre of music.
Oh man, love so many of these!
That whole Eve6 album was amazing. Showerhead. Jesus Nightlight. Superhero Girl. the list goes on.
Mother Mother by Tracy Bonham should be on the list.
Great song
*I freaking love the song **_'Downfall'_** by Alabama-based band Trust Company. If Downfall doesn't get your blood pumping, you're probably dead.*
3 solid albums by TRUSTcompany
So many of my favorites on this list! ❤
10:22 That MuchMusic logo brings back so many memories
Pardon me was ridiculously underrated
That song is such a banger
This list is a nostalgia boner
I still love to listen to some of my favorite 90s rock songs such as Uninvited, What it's like, and Sex and Candy
Thanks! I'm still listening and love Garbage, J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.), Bowie, Faith No More and L7. The great musicians, think. 90s was good for music, like 80s too.
I grew up in the late 1960s and early 1970s. An awesome 1990s rock song is an oxymoron.
I was born in 1966, and i still think the 90s had some great rock songs. 80's are NY favorite decade for music however.
@@jimgeorge3273 At 70 years old, I saw The Beatles live on Ed Sullivan in February of 1964. Moreover it is generally thought that Sergeant pepper's is the best album ever crafted. Additionally, some of the best Rolling Stones albums, The Who, Crosby Stills Nash and young, Carole King, Rod Stewart, James Taylor, Billy Joel, Elton John, Chicago, Three Dog Night, Jimi Hendrix, plus so many others that I am too lazy to look up, came about in the 60s and 70s. There is no comparison, end of sentence.
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