Great Western rock classics and hit songs of the ’90s
The Western rock scene of the 1990s burned hot, hit hard, and yet gently kept stirring our hearts.
Queen’s majestic choral work, Metallica’s heavy sound, and Bon Jovi’s soul-stirring melodies.
Timeless masterpieces that never fade with the years are still deeply engraved in many people’s hearts today.
Powerful vocals, striking guitar riffs, and a universal world of lyrics.
We bring you the full allure of ’90s Western rock.
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Great Western Rock Classics and Hit Songs of the 90s (31–40)
CannonballThe Breeders
Starting with a strangely warped baseline and layered with distorted vocals, this striking track that The Breeders unleashed on the American alternative rock scene was the lead single from their August 1993 album Last Splash.
Hailing from Ohio, the band was formed around former Pixies member Kim Deal and her twin sister Kelley.
Satirizing French philosophical thought and carrying the message that “life is not a competition,” the song peaked at No.
44 on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved the remarkable feat of staying on the French charts for 30 weeks.
Its music video, co-directed by Kim Gordon and Spike Jonze, also made waves.
Perfect for those craving the exhilaration of a long-distance drive or wanting to soak in the atmosphere of the ’90s alternative rock heyday.
ThunderstruckAC/DC
Released in 1990.
Featured on the album The Razors Edge, this song became a hugely popular number: it was used as a soundtrack song in the 1999 film Varsity Blues and later served as the theme song for the NBA team Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008.
Shape of My HeartSting
Released in 1993.
Even if you don’t know the title, many people will think, “I’ve heard this somewhere!” And with good reason: it’s the song used as an insert track in director Luc Besson’s smash-hit film Léon, which sparked a worldwide craze.
EverlongFoo Fighters
A masterpiece that stands as a landmark of grunge rock, where bittersweet love and hope intersect.
Featured on the Foo Fighters’ 1997 album The Colour and the Shape, this song depicts deep affection and the intimacy of human relationships.
It beautifully conveys the wish for moments of happiness to last forever, alongside the anxiety of losing them, with powerful guitar riffs and passionate vocals vividly tracing the ebb and flow of emotion.
The music video, directed by Michel Gondry, captivated many with its dreamlike world and was nominated at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards.
It has also been featured in the films Little Nicky and The Wolf of Wall Street.
This is a perfect track for moments when you want to feel the bond with someone important or light a fire in your heart.
ZombieThe Cranberries
This is a powerful anti-war track by The Cranberries, a band that represents Ireland’s alternative rock scene.
Released in September 1994, it is known as a signature song from the album No Need to Argue.
The commanding guitar riffs and Dolores O’Riordan’s emotionally rich vocals blend magnificently, vividly expressing anger and sorrow over the loss of innocent lives.
Its socially conscious message—questioning the cycle of violence brought about by the Northern Ireland conflict and the indifference of the public—remains as resonant as ever.
The song won Best Song at the 1995 MTV Europe Music Awards and topped charts in countries around the world.
A soul-stirring masterpiece that everyone who longs for peace should hear.
Great Western rock classics and hit songs of the ’90s (41–50)
Buddy HollyWeezer
This is a gem of a power-pop track released in September 1994 by Weezer, a band emblematic of American alternative rock.
Through references to rock ’n’ roll stars and actresses of the 1950s, it powerfully sings about resisting the gaze and prejudices of others in love.
The driving guitar riffs, catchy melodies, and bright, memorable sound blend beautifully.
Included on the 1994 album “Weezer,” its music video was directed by Spike Jonze and won four awards at the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards.
Capturing the spirit of American youth at the time, this song is recommended for anyone who values staying true to themselves or wants to cheer on pure, sincere love.
Are You Gonna Go My WayLenny Kravitz
Released in 1993.
It has been used in multiple media in Japan, including commercials for Oracle Japan and the Nissan Wingroad, and remains a very popular song.
Thanks to this track, they were also nominated for the Grammy Awards for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Vocal Performance.