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Photo by Smiley N. Pool/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images 3 Rock Hits From the 1990s That Sound Nothing Like the Rest of the Bands’ Work
These three rock hits of the 1990s stood out among the band’s signature sound, yet they still became huge hits.
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Photo by Dave Tonge/Getty Images 4 Dream Pop Songs From the 1990s That Could Soundtrack the Literal Backrooms
For those familiar with the Backrooms creepypasta, the web series, or the 2026 film, these 90s dream pop songs could easily be the soundtrack.
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Photo by Gie Knaeps/Getty Images 3 Grunge Bands That Never Got As Big As Nirvana (And I’m Still Mad About It)
When grunge broke into the mainstream in the early 90s, these three bands never got as big as Nirvana or the other “Big Four” grunge bands.
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Photo by Bob Berg/Getty Images 4 Alternative Albums From the 1990s That Deserve a Second Life With Gen Z
As Gen Z has taken an interest in the music of the 1990s, these four alternative albums deserve a second life.
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Photo by Ian Dickson/Redferns 3 No-Skip Shoegaze Albums Turning 35 This Year
Though it may be hard for shoegazers to admit, these three no-skip shoegaze albums from 1991 are turning 35 this year.
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Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images 4 R&B Songs From the 90s That Belong on Every Millennial’s Late-Night Playlist
These four R8B tracks from the 90s are perfect for any late-night mood and should be included on any millennial’s late-night playlist.
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Photo by Mick Hutson/Redferns 5 Rock Songs From the 1990s That Deserve to Be Famous 30+ Years Later
These five rock songs of the 1990s are timeless classics that deserve their enduring fame over 30 years later.
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Photo by Tim Roney/Getty Images 3 Iconic 90s Groups Who Shockingly Never Earned a No. 1 Hit
As shocking as it may be, these three iconic 90s groups never earned the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Photo by Chris Walter/WireImage 3 References in 90s Rap Songs That Would Fly Over Gen Z’s Heads
In the 90s, these rap songs had references to technology and pop culture events that would fly over the heads of Gen Z listeners.
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Photo by Vincent Alban/The Boston Globe via Getty Images 3 Second Wave Emo Bands That Have Elder Emos Dragging Their Kids to Concerts in 2026
In 2026, these three second-wave emo bands are touring to packed crowds of elder emo’s who have brought their kids to the concert.
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Photo by Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty Images 3 90s Songs That Shocked Everyone by Re-Charting Decades Later
Decades after their initial release, these three songs of the 90s re-entered the charts due to internet trends and remastered versions.
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Photo by Midori Tsukagoshi/Shinko Music/Getty Images 4 No-Skip Metal Albums Turning 35 This Year
In 2026, these four no-skip metal albums are turning 35, though true metalheads still listen to them front-to-back.
