The song that "killed" 80s hair metal overnight, becoming the anthem for a disillusioned Generation X.
By mid-decade, the “greatest” lists became impossible to pin down. In 1995, Tupac released California Love (with Dr. Dre), while Oasis and Blur fought the Battle of Britpop. Wonderwall and Song 2 became unavoidable. But the real story was the rise of female artists: Alanis Morissette’s You Oughta Know (1995) turned rage into a commercial juggernaut, and The Spice Girls’ Wannabe (1996) weaponized girl power with a hook that still haunts wedding DJs. 100 greatest 90s songs
To assemble a definitive top 100, most critics use a mix of three factors: The song that "killed" 80s hair metal overnight,
While every list differs, a statistical consensus of major publications (Rolling Stone, NME, Pitchfork) gives this approximate top ten: Dre), while Oasis and Blur fought the Battle of Britpop
There you have it - the 100 greatest 90s songs that defined a decade of music. Agree or disagree, this list celebrates the iconic tracks that continue to inspire and influence music today. Which ones are your favorites?