Top 10 90s Rock Songs You Forgot Were Awesome

[Music] hey everyone i'm rebecca and welcome to watch mojo today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 90s rock songs you forgot were awesome [Music] for this list we're looking at some 90s rock classics that while awesome are often forgotten by music lovers can you think of any other forgotten 90s rock songs let us know in the comments below alright let's get to it number 10 black balloon goo goo dolls when people think of the gugu dolls their minds inevitably drift to iris the band's record-breaking power ballad from 1999. however that was far from their only 90s era hit as proven by the brilliance that is black balloon the song which tells the story of a desperate man's attempts to get his lover off heroin peaked at number 16 on the billboard hot 100 charts but never quite matched the hype of iris and that's not exactly a surprise as black balloon is modest in its approach telling a very different kind of story number nine uninvited alanis morissette [Music] released in 1998 uninvited sold more than seven million copies peaked at number one on the billboard top 40 and earned morissette three grammy nominations she won two of them as well as picking up a golden globe nomination for best original song [Music] you're probably wondering how anyone could forget how awesome this alt-rock classic is and to answer that we have three words jagged little pill the canadian singer's breakthrough album produced a slew of iconic tracks and more often than not they're the ones that make it onto the web's best songs of the 90s lists but we've never forgotten this subtle and mysterious tune and continue to play it whenever we can i don't think you won number eight popular not a surf three important rules for breaking up dump it off breaking up when you know you want to popular was extremely popular when it first hit the airwaves back in 1996. the track not only served as the obligatory party anthem for teenagers everywhere but also helped to drive natasurf's debut album to number 63 on the billboard charts while the band went on to release eight additional albums none of their songs was able to capture the hearts of music lovers quite like popular peaking early has been the curse of many bands throughout the years and not a serf appears to have suffered a similar fate as such we doubt many of you had this track in mind when our video began number seven my own worst enemy lit can we forget about the things i said when i was drunk featuring a driving guitar riff that would blow people's hair back in any decade my own worst enemy is as awesome today as it was when it was released in 1999. how people forget about this track is a bit of a mystery as it's pretty much got it all relatable lyrics a memorable hook and a pop punk sound that while dated has never lost its flavor [Music] nevertheless it's a throwback that often seems to be overlooked my own worst enemy remains one of the band's most successful tracks and for good reason number six take a picture filter the second single released off of their sophomore album title of record take a picture dominated the airwaves soon after its release in the fall of 1999. the dreamy lyrics were inspired by lead singer richard patrick's own experiences of not being able to remember his drunken escapades and asking his girlfriend at the time to quote take my picture because i won't remember we're gonna go ahead and attribute the fact that people forget all about this song to filter's lack of a follow-up hit in the ensuing years with that being said take a picture is still a blast to listen to thanks to its ubiquitous sound and catchy chorus number five inside out eve six [Music] winning grammys and breaking records is all well and good but what's most important is having good lyrics and a catchy melody thankfully for eve six their 1998 alt rock song inside out had both in spades [Music] like come on how can you not absolutely love a line like want to put my tender heart in a blender watch it spin around to a beautiful oblivion the heartfelt delivery of max collins eclectic lyrics combined with the track's driving rhythm made inside out one of the 90s most addictive songs [Music] number four what it's like everlast six years after dropping one of the most iconic party tracks of all time with jump around house of pain co-founder everlast decided to branch out on his own as a solo artist he took his sound in an entirely new direction and the result was songs like what it's like [Music] a fusion of rock blues and hip hop the song introduces listeners to three different characters all of whom are suffering in one way or another this melancholy track surprised the music world by being one of the most successful crossover songs of the year number three sex and candy marcy playground hanging around downtown by himself the second single off their eponymous 1997 debut album sex and candy proved to be the band's only major hit but what a hit it was the atmospheric track about well we don't really know what it's about propelled the band to the top of the modern rock tracks chart a spot they held for a then record 15 weeks the song features a slow backbeat and some seriously cryptic lyrics but that just makes the case for sex and candy's effortless coolness even stronger you may still hear it on the radio from time to time a testament to its staying power number two only happy when it rains garbage i'm only happy when it rains if you lived through the 90s then you will definitely remember this iconic alt rock track only happy when it rains was a hit with fans and critics alike with one going so far as to quip quote if you're not playing this you don't have a pulse [Music] the highlight of the track is unquestionably shirley manson's vocal performance which seemingly affirms the grunge music scene of the era but once you dig a little deeper you'll find a song that is mocking grunge alt-rock and even garbage themselves the song was a sign of things to come for a band that would ultimately be nominated for seven grammys [Music] this list is basically a who's who of my most played songs especially number one so let's take a look at some honorable mentions and then we'll see the top 90s rock song you forgot was awesome pardon me incubus supernova liz fair midlife crisis faith no more [Music] want more mojo sound mojo brings you music from new and emerging artists in all genres from across the globe from interviews to live shows and deep dives into music culture sound mojo has you covered be sure to check out sound mojo to find your new favorite artists [Music] number one jumper third eye blind i wish you would step back coming in at number one is a song whose brilliance should never be forgotten jumper has a message that's as relevant today as it was in 1998 it's dark uplifting sentimental and catchy all at the same time a song that's equally at home being played loudly in the car or on an acoustic guitar around a campfire [Music] the song remains one of third eye blind's most successful having peaked at number five on the billboard hot 100. it's the earnest lyrics and smile inducing melody that make jumper a 90s classic not awards or commercial recognition [Music] so i listened to the album that jumper was on from third eye blind a lot but i really feel like that song got a resurgence thanks to jim carrey and the movie yes man prove me wrong tell us in the comments which 90s rock song you forgot was awesome or come tell me on twitter or instagram rebecca brayton or on my youtube channel see ya you

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Length: 10min 15sec (615 seconds)

Published: Sat Nov 14 2020