[For Beginners] A Collection of Iconic and Popular Western Hits from the 1990s
When it comes to the Western music scene of the 1990s, in the United States new movements like alternative rock and grunge upended rock’s values, while hip-hop and R&B made dramatic leaps forward, producing countless classic works.
Looking to the UK, Britpop erupted as something of a counter to America’s alt boom, giving rise to globally renowned bands like Oasis and Blur.
Of course, the major pop sphere churned out massive hits one after another, and the underground scene also thrived.
It’s impossible to cover all Western music from the 1990s, but this time, under the theme of “big-hit Western songs,” we’re bringing you a beginner-friendly selection of ’90s hits!
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Gloove is in the heartDeee-Lite
I think this song was also a hit that marked the dawn of the ’90s.
If you spent your teenage years in the ’90s, it’s a track you must have heard.
They were a trio that created very stylish, fresh-feeling dance music, featuring a vocalist and two DJs.
MacarenaLos Del Rio
It’s a huge hit song from the ’90s that everyone knows, regardless of generation.
There’s always at least one song like this in every era, right? Whether it’s a party, a disco, or a club—any place people gathered, everyone was doing this dance.
Losing my religionR.E.M.
I think this was the most famous and most successful song by R.
E.
M.
, who grew into a mega-band representing America.
The album it appears on, Out of Time, is known as their best-selling album.
Only ShallowMy Bloody Valentine
A track by My Bloody Valentine, the Irish band that established the shoegaze genre and later exerted immense influence.
Their guitar sound—heavy distortion layered with multiple effects—can only be described as otherworldly.
Virtual InsanityJamiroquai
It’s a track from Jamiroquai’s third album, released in 1996.
This jazz-funk classic became a huge hit worldwide, including in Japan.
In Japan, it was used in a Cup Noodles commercial, and many people probably remember parts of its music video.
The video is also famous for its innovative approach and for winning music video awards.
You Could Be MineGuns N’ Roses
Although their peak was in the ’80s, Guns N’ Roses released many memorable tracks throughout the ’90s.
Here’s a song that blends their ferocious sound with technical guitar work and the soul of hard rock.
Created during the ’90s—a period often described as their time of collapse due to a series of deaths and departures among members—this track is one you should definitely hear.
Cowboys From HellPantera
The title track from Pantera’s breakout album Cowboys from Hell, released in 1990 and hugely influential on subsequent metal bands.
The late Dimebag Darrell’s solid guitar riffs and the destructive, heavy mid-tempo sound that prioritizes groove over the speed typical of traditional heavy metal remain stunning even today.