100 Best 90s Songs |best| Jun 2026

A Prince cover that became Sinead’s own. That close-up video is iconic.

The shiny suit era’s peak.

A multi-part epic that proved the 90s could still produce complex, challenging rock masterpieces. 10. Killing In The Name – Rage Against The Machine (1992) 100 best 90s songs

Beautiful, sad, and forever associated with those ASPCA commercials. A Prince cover that became Sinead’s own

A tribute to Biggie that became the sound of 1997 mourning. 100 best 90s songs

A socially conscious R&B masterpiece that tackled HIV and drug dealing while remaining catchy as hell.

The song that changed everything. Kurt Cobain’s distorted riffs and visceral screams signaled the end of the 80s and the birth of "Alternative" as a mainstream force. 2. One – U2 (1991)