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Post by Pipa on May 3, 2010 23:49:28 GMT -4
I'd post this on Pulse, but you folks would probably appreciate it more. Here's the first batch of songs.
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Post by Pipa on May 4, 2010 19:21:22 GMT -4
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Post by Pipa on May 5, 2010 22:28:21 GMT -4
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Post by Pipa on May 5, 2010 23:43:30 GMT -4
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Post by Pipa on May 6, 2010 19:49:14 GMT -4
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Post by Pipa on May 10, 2010 19:01:49 GMT -4
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Post by Pipa on May 10, 2010 22:28:57 GMT -4
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Post by Pipa on May 11, 2010 21:05:59 GMT -4
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Post by Pipa on May 13, 2010 20:58:05 GMT -4
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Post by Pipa on May 13, 2010 23:19:06 GMT -4
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Post by Pipa on May 16, 2010 18:26:55 GMT -4
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Post by Pipa on May 16, 2010 23:07:05 GMT -4
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Post by Pipa on May 17, 2010 20:40:14 GMT -4
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Post by Pipa on May 18, 2010 0:31:08 GMT -4
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Post by Pipa on May 18, 2010 21:03:01 GMT -4
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Post by Pipa on May 18, 2010 23:00:59 GMT -4
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Post by Pipa on May 19, 2010 20:39:40 GMT -4
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Post by Pipa on May 20, 2010 0:02:23 GMT -4
Let's take a peek into the top 10: 10. Stone Temple Pilots - Interstate Love Song (1994)By far the poppiest and shortest - in fact, the only song under 4 minutes - in my top 10, this is in my mind one of the most legendary pop hits that wasn't. It's also one of the most defining riffs of the 90's; grunge, pop, rock, et al. 9. Guns N' Roses - November Rain (1991)Can you say epic? Easily one of their most ambitious songs to date, and one of the most classic ballads of all time. 8. The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony (1997)Symphony is right; I would love to see a type of song like this, or Britpop for that matter, make a comeback. Something to save us from the Godsmacks and Puddle of Mudds. 7. Metallica - Nothing Else Matters (1991)Boo! I'm a sellout fan! I only listen to Jonas Brothers and "Nothing Else Matters". Hey, if being a sellout gives me music this good, then more power to me. Even in its constant overplay nearly 20 years later, this song still manages to blow me away each time I hear it in full. Possibly my favourite Metallica song. 6. Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit (1991)...Shocking, ain't it? While its legacy and complete reshaping of the Alternative format can't be denied, I didn't feel it was worthy of a top 5 spot. It's time to move on. That being said, it really is one of the catchiest and most defining songs of the 90's, and that's why it's here.
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Post by Pipa on May 20, 2010 20:43:10 GMT -4
5. Third Eye Blind - Semi-Charmed Life (1997)The best pop song of the '90's. Hell, possibly one of the best of all time. This is the kind of gem you miss when you do nothing but electropop and Autotune. 4. AC/DC - Thunderstruck (1990)*watches everyone groan* Oh c'mon. This song rocks and you know it. It's so classic, I never would've guessed it was from the '90's if I hadn't already known. Easily one of their best, and considering how many great songs they've had over the years, is certainly saying something. Don't tell me you don't find the guitar riff awesome as hell too. I know you do. 3. Ozzy Osbourne - No More Tears (1991)Beautiful. That's the one word I'd use to describe this. The orchestration, the guitar work, everything about it comes together so well that it makes his newer crap impossible to swallow. It's hard to believe this only peaked at #10 on Mainstream Rock, but I suppose this, along with Metallica, were pretty cutting-edge for their time. Simply put, it's one of the best metal songs off all time. 2. Collective Soul - The World I Know (1995)For those of you who noticed a lack of Goo Goo Dolls/Gin Blossoms-type acts on this chart, hopefully this will make it up for you. One of the most emotional songs of the 90's, with a depth to it you rarely see in music nowadays. Ed Ronald isn't just singing his lyrics; he's feeling them. A truly powerful song, and one of my most favourite ballads of all time. 1. Soundgarden - Black Hole Sun (1995)Did anyone going through the past 199 songs not see this coming? Yes, hearing Kurt Cobain screaming is good and fun, but this is what happens when grunge kicks it up a notch and slicks itself out a little more. Personally, the first thing I would compare this to is The Beatles, what with its somewhat-psychadelic sound and surreal lyrics. YA RLY. Not to mention its incredibly memorable and bizarre video as well. This isn't one of the most classic grunge songs, or even one of the most classic rock songs, it's one of the most classic songs of all time, and the perfect example to show how brilliant 90's rock could be when it wanted to. Nobody these days comes close to having the musicianship and intelligence it would take to pull off a song like this. It's what makes the originators so successful and likable in comparison to its modern-day counterparts. C'mon, Puddle of Mudd, make a song like this. I dare you. And that brings to a close my top 200 of the 90's. Thanks for reading.
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Post by crash46 on May 20, 2010 22:23:29 GMT -4
It was fun following along with this. And I approve of just about all of it!
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Post by WotUNeed on May 22, 2010 18:10:43 GMT -4
I also enjoyed this. Thanks for taking the time to share with us.
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