What are your top ten favorite songs from the 90s?

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By: Kristin
• 10. I Found a Reason by Cat Power
  Though originally a song by the Velvet Underground, Chan Marshall and her band Cat Power do a cover that melts me. It's a song I have to stop everything to listen to
• 9. Dead and Bloated by Stone Temple Pilots
  Try to find a better rock song in the nineties, I dare you!
• 8. Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve
  A reason to listen to the Cruel Intentions soundtrack over, and over, and over...
• 7. Paper Bag by Fiona Apple
  I was torn between this song and Limp, but really the entire "When the Pawn..." album is amazing.
• 6. Minority by Green Day
  Stand out and don't apologize, even my dad likes this song
• 5. Aching for You by Kristin Hersh
  An independant artist with a beautiful voice that's "...funny, and sad and it's true" as the lyrics would say.
• 4. Champagne Supernova by Oasis
  Alright, I'll admit it, this song makes me cry. I don't know why but it does.
• 3. You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette
  Giving voice to disgruntled, bitter women everywhere
• 2. Smells like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
  The song that launched grunge and Kurt Cobain into the public eye, and for a good reason!
• 1. Time of Your Life by Green Day
  Without a doubt the most incredible, moving song ever by a punk band



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By: Griffin Jones
• 10. Celine Dion by My Heart Will Go On
  song was alright when it came out, but the radio drilled it into our heads like a damn cult
• 9. Eminem by My Name Is
  song not thaaat great, but still made a name for eminem
• 8. Adams Song by Blink 182
  
• 7. 40 Oz To Freedom by Sublime
  
• 6. Black Hole Sun by Soundgarden
  
• 5. Under The Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers
  
• 4. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
  
• 3. Crossroads by Bone Thugs N Harmony
  
• 2. Changes by Tupac
  
• 1. Big Poppa by Notorious B.i.g
  best rap song of all time, RIP BIGGIE



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By: Cody
• 10. Blind by Korn
  Started THe Hard Core Sound
• 9. Enter Sandman by Metallica
  Exit Light Enter Night
• 8. Disarmed by Smashing Pumpinks
  Best song from Them.
• 7. CrossRoads by Bone Thugs and Harmony
  No Other Rap Song can beat it.
• 6. Lightning Crashes by Live
  A twisted song about life and death, when you hear the tunes you sing it.
• 5. Jeremy by Pearl Jam
  Forever endowed as Pearl Jams best hit regardless of anything.
• 4. I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
  I'm not into the whole R&B thing, but Whitney sings with power and authority making this one of the best songs.
• 3. Fast Car by Tracy Chapman
  Can anyone else think of a better story song in music.
• 2. Evaporated by Ben Folds Five
  Have you heard the emotion and love in this song, It evaporated see.
• 1. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
  This song made music everything it is and isn't today, nothing is as good, and nothing will ever be better.

Cake- Rock and Roll Life Style, Nirvana- Where did you sleep last night Smashing Pumpkins-Tonight, Tonight- Radiohead- Fake Plastic Trees- Rancid- Ruby Soho- Train- Meet Virginia- Blessid Union of Souls- I believe Weezer- Only in Dreams

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By: M.R.
• 10. Waterfalls by TLC
  First girl group of the 90's to inspire young teens.
• 9. Juicy by Notorious B.I.G.
  Copied the beat from Juicy Fruit but him and Tupac would have the biggest lyrical battles of the 90's, from 'Hail Mary' to 'Who Shot Ya'.
• 8. f**k The Police by NWA
  Sent a message to what was happening in the Ghetto's of LA and Compton. The States went crazy when this song hit airwaves.
• 7. Still Dre by Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg
  This song was heard on the system of every lowrider for years, and for years to come.
• 6. Don't Wanna Miss A Thing by Aerosmith
  This song was for everyone.
• 5. The Sign by Ace of Base
  Another girl group that made it big with this song.
• 4. Crossroads by Bone Thugs & Harmony
  Simply a great song.
• 3. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
  The first but most important of many loser anthems.
• 2. Changes by Tupac
  Finally someone sent a message to the world about racism and what we need to change, the vibe to this song could provide peace of mind.
• 1. I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy
  If you remember the feeling when this song came out, then you'll know why it's #1

Not one genre of music totally dominated but when you look back, hip hop was the most contriversial. I wasn't able to fit it in but He Got Game by Public Enemy would be #11 and Notorious Thugs by Notorious B.I.G. and Bone Thugs would be up there as well.

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By: Elle
• 10. Water Runs Dry by Boyz II Men
  A boyz II men song I still listen to today. They just have such great harmonies.
• 9. Yellow by Coldplay
  This isn't my favorite Coldplay song, but it brings back SO many memories from the 90's so its gotta be on my list.
• 8. Brick by Ben Folds Five
  Song about abortion....It made you think.
• 7. Closer by Nine Inch Nails
  Does anyone not like this one?
• 6. Yellow Ledbetter by Pearl Jam
  slow "jam".... one of the best songs, in my opinion, written by pearl jam.
• 5. Uninvited by Alanis Morrisette
  I just like that simple little piano riff that sounds kind of eerie
• 4. Adia by Sarah McLachlan
  I really like the lyrics to this one, it soothes me.
• 3. Criminal by Fiona Apple
  She's just so honest, how can u not love her. Not to mention that hot video, if somebodys gonna take their clothes off, let it be her!
• 2. Black Hole Sun by Soundgarden
  It's not too hard, not too mellow...perfect
• 1. Mmmbop by Hanson
  I know people are whining about this, but these guys started something when all we had was grunge. They made a lot of kids happy (not to mention the adults who wont admit to smiling when they heard this tune) So Mmmbop is my top pick for the 90's, give the kids some credit



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By: Jess
• 10. Jermey by Pearl Jam
  
• 9. Voodoo by Godsmack
  catchy as f**k!
• 8. Silent All These Years by Tori Amos
  have to include this unforgettable song!!! although somne of the lyrics puzzle me today looooove this song
• 7. Time Of Your Life by Green Day
  
• 6. Crash by Dave Matthews Band
  
• 5. Dont Speak by No Doubt
  
• 4. Under The Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers
  
• 3. Iris by Goo Goo Dolls
  i love the whole cd but i must choose this one!!!
• 2. The Freshman by Verve Pipe
  
• 1. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
  hands down best band ever....

best band of the 90's ---- NIRVANA!!!! mentions of my fav bands ~ guns n' roses, nirvana, pearl jam, godsmack, radiohead, and beck

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By: Jay Schroe
• 10. Glorybound by Martin Sexton
  Lovely
• 9. Yellow by Coldplay
  Might technically be 2000 but close enough. Also love "Shiver" "Clocks" and "In My Place"
• 8. Everything You Want by Vertical Horizon
  I also like "Best I Ever Had"
• 7. Lady Picture Show + Int. Love Song by Stone Temple Pilots
  Virtual tie between these two steller songs
• 6. High Hopes by Pink Floyd
  Great song by 90s floyd in the post-Waters era
• 5. Black by Pearl Jam
  Surreal. Arguably the greatese song of them all. I also love Tremor Christ, Nothingman, Immortality, I got I'd and many more.
• 4. Run by Collective Soul
  This is by far and away my favorite Collective Soul song and that's saying something.
• 3. Sweet Surrender by Sarah McLachlin
  This song and "I Love You" are so incredible.
• 2. November Rain by Guns N Roses
  The greatest hard rock ballad ever. Slash and Axl at their peak.
• 1. Josephine by Wallflowers
  My favorite band. I could easily substitute "Closer to You" , "I Wish I felt Nothing", "One Headlight", "Three Marlenas", "If You Never got Sick", "I Started a Joke", or virtually any of their songs.



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By: Josh Williams
• 10. Kryptonite by 3 Doors Down
  I listened to this song more than any other in 1999, I have no idea why lol.
• 9. Superbeast by Rob Zombie
  His movie sucked, but he sure can write good songs.
• 8. Basket Case by Green Day
  Come on, everyone loves this song.
• 7. My Generation by Limp Bizkit
  Song that I used to use to piss off my parents.
• 6. My Way by Limp Bizkit
  Makes me feel better no matter whats wrong in my life.
• 5. Everything You Want by Vertical Horizon
  One of those songs that apply to just about everyone.
• 4. Firestarter by Prodigy
  Insane techno fun.
• 3. One More Road To Cross by DMX
  One of the very few good rap songs written.
• 2. I Wanna Be There by Blessid Union of Souls
  One of the greatest love songs ever written.
• 1. Closer by Nine Inch Nails
  Ultimate dance track.



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By: Joe
• 10. Enter Sandman by Metallica
  
• 9. In The End by Linkin Park
  
• 8. Unforgiven by Metallica
  
• 7. Greed by Godsmack
  The video for this song was awesome
• 6. Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers
  
• 5. Chop Suey! by System of a Down
  
• 4. All Apologies by Nirvana
  Never get tired of this song
• 3. Awake by Godsmack
  Great Song!
• 2. Smells like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
  Any questions?
• 1. Toxicity by System of a Down
  Greatest Band Ever!!!!!

These bands are the greatest: System of a down, Godsmack, nirvana, mettalica, and Linkin Park

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By: Dan Suga
• 10. Its All About the Benjamins (Remix) by Puff Daddy
  
• 9. Aeroplane by Red Hot Chilli Peppers
  
• 8. My Own Worst Enemy by Lit
  
• 7. Changes by Tupac Shakur
  
• 6. Closing Time by Semisonic
  
• 5. Kid Rock by Bawitdabaw
  
• 4. Life is a Highway by Tom Cochrane
  
• 3. Playmate of the Year by Zebrahead
  
• 2. Smells like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
  
• 1. Semi Charmed Life by Third Eye Blind
  


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