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


    By: Tony
    • 10. long december by Counting Crows
    • 9. monkey wrench by Foo Fighters
    • 8. black by Pearl jam
    • 7. creep by Radiohead
    • 6. anthem to the year 2000 by silverchair
    • 5. lithium by Nirvana
    • 4. nothing else matters by metalica
      not sure if this is 90's but i think so
    • 3. alive by Pearl Jam
    • 2. Smells like teen spirit by Nirvana
    • 1. yellow ledbetter by Pearl Jam


    By: Corey
    • 10. It's My Life by Jon Bon Jovi
    • 9. Hemorrage (In My Hands) by Fuel
    • 8. E.I. by Nelly
    • 7. Kiss The Rain by Billie Meyers
    • 6. Human Nature by Madona
    • 5. How's It Gonna Be by Third Eye Blind
    • 4. Do You Remember by Michael Jackson
    • 3. Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey
    • 2. Barely Breathing by Duncan Sheik
    • 1. Smells Like Team Spirit by Nirvana
      A moment of silence for one of the greatest singers of all time.

    I like all types of music as you can see
    By: MolliE
    • 10. Nelly by Country Grammer
    • 9. Ludacris by I Wanna Lick You
    • 8. Pa Pa Roach by Last Resort
    • 7. Mystikal by Danger
    • 6. 504 Boys by Wobble Wobble
    • 5. Linkin Park by One Step Closer
    • 4. Stan by Eminem
    • 3. In the Flesh by Pink Floyd
    • 2. Blue on Black by Kenny Wayne Sheppard Band
    • 1. This I Promise You by *N Sync


    By: Mike Awesome
    • 10. Resurrection by Fear Factory
      badass
    • 9. Tyler by Toadies
      badass
    • 8. Be Quiet And Drive (Far Away) by Deftones
      badass
    • 7. Know Your Enemy by Rage Against The Machine
      badass
    • 6. Stinkfist by Tool
      badass
    • 5. Hurt by Nine Inch Nails
      badass
    • 4. Floods by Pantera
      badass
    • 3. Christian Woman by Type O Negative
      badass
    • 2. Gone Away by The Offspring
      badass
    • 1. Creep by Stone Temple Pilots
      badass


    By: Jason Venturino
    • 10. bawitaba by Kid Rock
      See previous comment
    • 9. Nookie by Limp Bizcuit
      The crowning achievement of late nineties rock
    • 8. You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette
      Another great song on a great ninety's album
    • 7. More Human than Human by White Zombie
      Who didn't love this song
    • 6. Little Things by Bush
      The Best song on one of the greatest albums of the nineties, sixteen stone
    • 5. November Rain by Guns and Roses
      Amazing video to go along with a great song. Axl and Slash ruled!
    • 4. Sex Type Thing by Stone Temple Pilots
      A great Headbangers tune
    • 3. Alive by Pearl Jam
      Great Guitar riffs and Eddie's voice, woah!
    • 2. Enter Sandman by Metallica
      Great video and very excellent song
    • 1. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
      Began a new rock revolution!


    By: Chris
    • 10. Are You Gonna Go My Way? by Lenny Kravitz
      Arguably Kravitz' best song. Starts with a blasting guitar riff and is one of those songs that makes you want to be a rock star.
    • 9. Jeremy by Pearl Jam
      A prophetic and powerful rock song dealing with a nation-wide, dilemma: school shootings.
    • 8. Interstate Love Song by Stone Temple Pilots
      One of the best road songs of ALL TIME. With a screaming electric guitar and blasting drums, this is one of my favorite songs.
    • 7. Losing My Religion by R.E.M.
      A very simply written song, but delivered in a manner that makes it one that most everybody remembers.
    • 6. Lightning Crashes by Live
      Clearly the best, true rock ballad of all time next to "Stairway To Heaven," of the 70's and "November Rain," of the 80's.
    • 5. Machinehead by Bush
      Undeniably one of the most exciting rocks songs to come along in years. Rosedale's searing voice adds a kick-ass tone to the song.
    • 4. Betterman by Pearl Jam
      Soon to be one of the new classics. A great song that builds into a powerful rock ballad.
    • 3. Plush by Stone Temple Pilots
      Teriffic rock song. Truly one of the top 5 of the 90's.
    • 2. Mr. Jones by Counting Crowes
      How could anyone forget this song? Man...
    • 1. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
      Simply rocks. No song is better.

    I don't think you can call your list "The Top 10 songs of the 90's" if you have Cristina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Mya, or Savage Garden. Honorable mention of this REAL top 10 list goes to: "If You Could Only See" by Tonic/ "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica/ "Black Hole Sun" by Soundgarden/ "One Headlight" by The Wallflowers/ "My Hero" by Foo Fighters/ "Going the Distance" by Cake/ "You Make Me Completely Miserable" by Lit/ and "Everlong" by Foo Fighters.
    By: Mark
    • 10. Forty Six and Two by Tool
      A great
    • 9. Under the Bridge by Red Hot Chilli Peppers
    • 8. Korn by Faget
      Power song
    • 7. Come out and play by Offspring
    • 6. Enter Sandman by Metallica
    • 5. Tommorow by SilverChair
    • 4. Black Hole Sun by Sound Garden
    • 3. Nothing Else Matters by Metallica
      One of there greatest
    • 2. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
      Speaks for itself
    • 1. Killing in the name by Rage Against The Machine
      The song that started rap rock

    Other bands worthy.... Jewel, NIN, Smashing pumpkins, Cypress Hill, House of pain
    By: Made Up
    • 10. Rooster by Alice In Chains
      Bad ass song from a bad ass band
    • 9. Plush by Stone Temple Pilots
      another good song from the best band of the 90s
    • 8. Soul To Squeeze by Red Hot Chilli Pepers
      Another good ass slow song
    • 7. Jeremy by Pearl Jam
      What can I say. just a good song
    • 6. Nothing Else Matters by Metallica
      Best song from their only good album of the 90s (still my fav. band of all time because the albums from the 80s kicked so much ass)(Lars is a bitch though)
    • 5. Say It Ain't So by Weezer
      Bad ass song
    • 4. What I Got (Reprise) by Sublime
      Best song from the band that would have been the best if brad didnt die (DAMN DRUGS)
    • 3. Creep by Stone Temple Pilots
      Best Song from the best band of the 90s
    • 2. November Rain by Guns N' Roses
      If this song was on appetite of destruction, it would be my fav album
    • 1. Under The Bridge by Red Hot Chilli Peppers
      Best slow song ever made, and will ever be made

    11. Live - Lightning Crashes 12. Nirvana - Smells like teen spirit both songs came close.
    By: Eric
    • 10. November Rain by Guns N Roses
      with the video, it is probably number 1 or 2, but just as a song its a little long
    • 9. Name by Goo Goo Dolls
    • 8. Lightning Crashes by Live
    • 7. Gonna go My Way by Lenny Kravitz
    • 6. No Rain by Blind Melon
      One song that defines an entire group.. Now thats a powerful song, and a fun one... Bzzzzzzz
    • 5. Push by Matchbox 20
      didn't get the air time it deserved. Best song on that cd
    • 4. Ants Marching by Dave Matthews Band
      By far his Best work and the catchiest title also.. how ironic
    • 3. How's It Going to Be by Third Eye Blind
      One song from my favorite group
    • 2. Champagne Super Nova by Oasis
      great song with great sound.. A long song that could even be longer in my opinion
    • 1. Smash Mouth by All Star
      The title Speaks for itself


    By: Dave
    • 10. Estranged by Guns 'n' Roses
      A shining example of early 90's GNR, with the pianos and Slash's great guitar riffs. Some parts are hard, some parts not, but the whole thing is powerful.
    • 9. Cinnamon Girl by Type O Negative
      It's a cover (I forget who of), but it kicks ass, and lots of it.
    • 8. Change by Candlebox
      Can't really explain it, I just liked this one.
    • 7. Crucify by Tori Amos
      The entire first half of the Little Earthquakes album is one of my all time faves, and this is a particular high point.
    • 6. 2nd track from Album of the Year by Faith No More
      The name escapes me, but I love the tune.
    • 5. Alive by Pearl Jam
      Back before Eddie got all pretentious, when he and the band could just concentrate on rocking.
    • 4. 46 & 2 by Tool
      Personal favorite song of the Aenima album. Damn, I can't wait for the next album from those guys
    • 3. Prison Sex by Tool
      "Your Moth-er's a slot". Beavis & Butt-Head spoofing this song and its video just made it better.
    • 2. Everything's Ruined by Faith No More
      Not one of their most popular songs, but an example of early 90's FNM at their best. Everything just works in this one.
    • 1. Liar by Rollins Band
      When I heard this song, I went out and bought every Henry Rollins thing I could, and haven't stopped since. Henry simply rules.

    It's was sad to watch great rock and alternative become so huge in the early 90's and peter out towards the end. Even worse to watch it's weak rebirth in the last two or three years. Someone needs to come blow the roof off the joint again real soon.

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