Category: The Nineties
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The Black Crowes – She Talks To Angels
She Talks to Angels is a song by The Black Crowes, released in 1990 on their debut album Shake Your Money Maker. It’s one of their most well-known songs and has been praised for its soulful vocals and bluesy guitar riffs. The lyrics depict a troubled woman who finds solace in drugs and spirituality. The…
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Counting Crows – Round Here
Round Here is a song by Counting Crows from their debut album, August and Everything After, released in 1993. It’s a poignant and introspective track that captures the uncertainty and melancholy of youth. The lyrics paint vivid pictures of small-town life and the struggles of feeling trapped or lost in one’s surroundings. The haunting melody,…
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blink-182 – Adam’s Song
Adam’s Song by blink-182 is a poignant and introspective track from their album Enema of the State released in 1999. The song is known for its dark lyrics, which touch on themes of depression and suicidal thoughts. Despite its somber subject matter, the song has resonated with many listeners and has been praised for its…
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Social Distortion – Story of My Life
Story of My Life is a song by the American punk rock band Social Distortion. It was released in 1990 as the lead single from their self-titled album, Social Distortion. The song features a blend of punk rock and rockabilly influences, characterized by its driving rhythm, catchy guitar riffs, and frontman Mike Ness’s distinctive vocals….
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Guns N’ Roses – November Rain
November Rain is an iconic rock ballad by Guns N’ Roses, released as a single in 1992 from their album “Use Your Illusion I. The song, written by Axl Rose, features powerful vocals, soaring guitar solos, and orchestral arrangements. Its emotional lyrics explore themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. The music video…
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Sinead O’Connor – The Last Day of Our Acquaintance
The Last Day of Our Acquaintance is a song by Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor. It was released in 1990 as part of her second studio album, I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got. The song is known for its raw emotion and powerful lyrics, exploring themes of heartbreak, betrayal, and the end of a…
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4 Non Blondes – What’s Up
What’s Up is a song by the American rock band 4 Non Blondes. It was released in 1992 as the lead single from their debut album, Bigger, Better, Faster, More! The song was written by the band’s lead vocalist, Linda Perry. What’s Up features powerful vocals from Linda Perry and a catchy, anthemic chorus. The…
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Nirvana – Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle
From their third and final album, In Utero, the song references an actress named Frances Farmer. She was an actress from Seattle working the early 1930’s & 1940’s making movies. She was known for her wild antics and erratic behavior publicly. After several arrests, she was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Her family had her committed…
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R.E.M. – What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?
“What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?” is a song by the American alternative rock band R.E.M. It was released as the lead single from their ninth studio album, “Monster,” in 1994. The title of the song refers to an incident in 1986 when news anchor Dan Rather was attacked on the streets of New York City by…