Great Western rock classics and hit songs of the ’90s

Keep The FaithBon Jovi

Bon Jovi – Keep The Faith (Official Music Video)

Released in 1992.

This is a single cut from the self-titled album they put out four years after overcoming a crisis that nearly broke up the band.

The album was a major hit, reaching as high as No.

5 on the UK Albums Chart and ranking on charts in multiple countries.

Tears In HeavenEric Clapton

Eric Clapton – Tears In Heaven (Official Video)

Released in 1992.

Eric Clapton, who handled the soundtrack for the film “Rush,” released it as the theme song, and it became a major hit, reaching No.

2 on the U.

S.

singles chart.

It is also well known as a song dedicated to his beloved son, who passed away at a young age.

Killing In the NameRage Against The Machine

Rage Against The Machine – Killing In the Name (Official HD Video)

A historic anthem from Los Angeles–based Rage Against the Machine, charged with anger and protest against society.

Amid the thunderous roar created by heavy guitar riffs and a powerful rhythm section, it delivers a scathing critique of abuses of power and racial discrimination.

Released in November 1992 as a track on the album “Rage Against the Machine,” it fuses Zack de la Rocha’s fierce vocals with Tom Morello’s innovative guitar sound to stunning effect.

In 2009, it achieved the remarkable feat of reaching No.

1 on the UK Christmas chart.

The song has also been featured in games such as Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Guitar Hero II, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking to deepen their awareness of social issues.

Under The BridgeRed Hot Chili Peppers

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Under The Bridge [Official Music Video]

A soul-baring cry of pain and regeneration has taken shape as a sweeping ballad set in Los Angeles.

Included on the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ album Blood Sugar Sex Magik, released in September 1991, the song vivid­ly portrays deep loneliness and a love for the city, carried by melodious guitar tones.

Written during recovery from drug addiction, it wraps the vocalist’s inner turmoil and his bond with the city in a warm, gentle sound.

After its single release in March 1992, it won the Viewer’s Choice award at the MTV Video Music Awards and reached No.

2 on the U.

S.

charts.

It is a track that resonates with those who, even while harboring loneliness and a sense of loss deep within, strive to keep moving forward.

All For LoveRod Stewart

Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, Sting – All For Love (Non-Film Version)

Released in 1993, “All For Love” is a collaborative track with Bryan Adams and Sting.

It was used as the theme song for the Charlie Sheen-starring film The Three Musketeers, released the same year, and became a hit, spending three consecutive weeks at No.

1 in the United States.

Scentless ApprenticeNirvana

Nirvana – Scentless Apprentice (Visualizer)

Its overwhelming sound, swirling with anger and hatred, showcases the very essence of Nirvana’s musicality.

Featured on the album In Utero, this track was inspired by Patrick Süskind’s novel Perfume and powerfully conveys feelings of social alienation and loneliness.

Produced by Steve Albini in September 1993, it achieves a raw yet delicate sonic texture.

The band also took on the unusual challenge of creating it collaboratively as a full group, making it one of the most experimental and ambitious works in their history.

Even for those new to Nirvana, it’s a track that offers a quintessential experience of grunge music.

SoonMy Bloody Valentine

My Bloody Valentine – Soon (Official Music Video)

Released in 1990.

This song was issued as the lead single from the second album Loveless, which continues to receive high praise from many artists and music critics.

It reached No.

41 on the UK Singles Chart.