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5 Flop Songs From The '90s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Flop songs from alternative bands like the Pixies, Smashing Pumpkins, and Neutral Milk Hotel didn't get much acclaim, but younger generations today are fans.

Musicians Who Soared To Fame After They Got Divorced

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0000

It can take years for a musician to reach a state of fame, fortune, and arena-headlining status, and in this time, relationships can come and go.

5 Rock Songs From 1990 That Sound Even Cooler Today

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

1990 was the tail end of the hair metal era, but grunge music had yet to go mainstream. Still, plenty of songs from that year that are even cooler now.

Rock Bands Who Lost Their Bassists To Mega-Successful Artists

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Given the short supply of bass players, it's little wonder that time and again, smaller acts have lost theirs to mega-successful bands or artists.

5 Nostalgic Songs Every Gen Xer Will Want To Hear At Their 50-Year High School Reunion

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Fifty years after high school, you can count on Gen X reunions to be lively affairs, especially if they are bolstered by nostalgic songs that we want to hear.

Musicians Who Got A Late Start But Still Found Dream-Level Fame

staff@grunge.com (Brent Furdyk) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Most musicians hit it big young, but sometimes, success in the business comes later in life - a rare occurrence to be sure, but not unheard of.

Musicians Who Scored Grammys After Their Bands Kicked Them Out

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Some artists who got fired not only achieved success afterward but sometimes equaled or surpassed the success of their original groups, Grammys included.

What Happened To The Grateful Dead After Jerry Garcia's Death

staff@grunge.com (Brent Furdyk) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Deadheads mourned the loss of Jerry Garcia, but that wasn't the end of the band, nor the collection of songs that had become beloved by fans.

'90s Bands Back In The Spotlight Thanks To Irresistible Nostalgia Trends

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:07:00 +0000

From parents' wedding reels to old yearbook photos, nostalgic viral trends carrying iconic '90s tunes have given these bands a new generation of fans.

5 Rock Songs From The '90s That Nail The Feeling Of True Angst

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Nothing says "angst" like Alanis Morissette's "Ironic" and Nirvana's "Heart-Shaped Box" -- unless it's the other three downbeat '90s tunes on this list.

The Best Classic Rock Concert Encores Of All Time

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Concert encores are often the cherry on top of a great concert. Bands like Fleetwood Mac, the Cure, Pink Floyd, and Black Sabbath gave some of the best ever.

Soft Rock Burned Out With These 5 Songs

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Back in the day, soft rock really had a moment, fitting right in with the cheesiness of the '80s. But these five songs were signs of the genres's decline.

The Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Soundtrack Is '90s Nostalgia Catnip

staff@grunge.com (Mikael Angelo Francisco) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Each song in "Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" offers a blast of nostalgia for anyone who was around in the '90s, from the Breeders to the Beastie Boys.

The Meanest Things Your Rock Heroes Have Said About Fans

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:07:00 +0000

While rock heroes need their fans, they also aren't necessarily always happy with fan behavior. These artists aren't afraid to call fans out.

5 College Hits That Will Stir Up Emotions In Generation X

staff@grunge.com (Mikael Angelo Francisco) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Here are five songs for the Gen Xer in your life that we felt were the best representatives of the different emotional highs and lows of your college days.

5 High School Hits From The '90s That Will Stir Up Emotions In Generation X

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:07:00 +0000

When many Gen Xers were in their formative years, from gangsta rap to almighty grunge, these '90s hits left an indelible mark on that generation's psyche.

Rock Stars Whose Egos Spilled Over Into Their Lyrics

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:07:00 +0000

The already outsized egos rockers need for success in the first place only grow with the trappings of fame, swelling every night in the spotlight.

These 5 Metallica Songs Are Critical Flops — But To Us, They'll Always Rock Hard

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:07:00 +0000

Metallica songs like "Unforgiven II" and "Escape" were panned by music critics, but we still think those and some of their other flop songs are solid bangers.

The Stolen Song That Cost Michael Bolton $5 Million

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:07:00 +0000

In 1991, one of soft rock singer Michael Bolton's songs hit the Billboard Hot 100 Top 5, but the track was later ruled to have plagiarized from another.

'90s Alternative Rockers Who Blew Our Socks Off With A No. 1 Hit Only To Disappear

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:07:00 +0000

Among the '90s alt-rock musicians is a rogue's gallery of one-hit wonders who watched their star streak to the top of the charts before fizzling out.