90s Rock Revolution! A Collection of Masterpieces by Western Bands That Colored the 90s
The 1990s were a time of major transformation in the rock scene, with the rise of movements like alternative rock and grunge that didn’t fit into existing rock categories.
From pop punk and shoegaze to nu metal and rap metal, and innovative sounds that fused rock with dance music and techno—the sensibility that truly deserves to be called a “mixture” gave birth to ’90s rock, which continues to have a huge influence on young musicians even in the 2020s.
In this article, we’ll introduce a roundup of classic songs by Western rock bands from the ’90s!
It’s a lineup focused on essential, definitive tracks—perfect for anyone who wants to start exploring ’90s rock.
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90s Rock Revolution! A Collection of Masterpieces by Western Bands That Colored the 90s (71–80)
Man in the BoxAlice In Chains
A track released in 1991 by the American rock band Alice in Chains.
It reached No.
18 on the U.
S.
charts and was nominated for a Grammy Award.
The music video, filmed on a farm in the suburbs of Los Angeles, was directed by Paul Rachman.
Dammitblink-182
A track released in 1997 by the American rock band Blink-182.
It is said that bassist Mark Hoppus wrote the track in about five minutes.
It has been used in many forms of media, starting with the 1998 teen film “Can’t Hardly Wait.”
The FlyU2
A track released in 1991 by the Irish rock band U2.
It is characterized by an innovative sound that incorporates elements such as hip-hop beats.
The track reached No.
1 on charts around the world and was certified Silver in the United Kingdom.
Love SpreadsThe Stone Roses
A soul-stirring classic from The Stone Roses, the band that revolutionized the ’90s rock scene.
The strength of love and probing questions about society ring out over edgy guitar riffs and wistful vocals.
Released in November 1994, the track reached No.
2 on the UK Singles Chart.
As the lead single from the album Second Coming, it left a vivid impression of the band’s new direction.
It was also featured in the game Guitar Hero World Tour, and continues to be loved across generations.
It’s a song you’ll want to hear on lonely nights or when you want to look inward.
The music of The Stone Roses is the very soul of ’90s rock—now might be the perfect time to rediscover its allure.
Even FlowPearl Jam
Formed in 1990 in Washington, USA.
During the alternative rock movement, they were highly acclaimed alongside Nirvana and Soundgarden.
While characterized by a hard, powerful, classic rock sound, their groove—shaped by influences from blues and funk—is also noteworthy.
They were hailed as a standard-bearer of grunge rock, supported by disaffected American youth.
Even today, they remain a legendary band that continues to influence numerous subsequent rock acts.
discothequeU2
A U2 song that became their biggest hit in Japan.
As the title suggests, it consciously leans into disco, giving it an unusually styled mood for the band.
When you think of U2, you think of Bono’s ineffably plaintive vocals and delay-drenched guitar solos; while those signature elements remain, the use of funk sample loops gives it a distinctly British dance-rock feel.
It even carries a vibe that connects to big beat sounds like The Prodigy and The Chemical Brothers.
Only Happy When It RainsGarbage
A track released in 1995 by the American alternative rock band Garbage.
It has been featured in video games such as Guitar Hero 5 and has been covered by artists including Metallica.
The music video was directed by Samuel Bayer.