3 Classic Rock Albums From the 1990s That Deserve More Attention

There was so much darn music in the 1990s. Indeed, the decade was rich with sounds from rap to alternative rock to grunge to electronic to bubblegum pop. As a result, it was easy to miss certain records that were released and even easier to forget some of them after time had passed. Until now!

Here below, we wanted to explore three classic rock albums from the 1990s that deserve more attention. A trio of LPs from important bands that both boasted hit songs and have since maybe been forgotten along the way for whatever reason. Let’s dive in!

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Throwing Copper by Live (1994)

The York, Pennsylvania-born group Live just might be the best rock band from the 1990s that no one talks about today. And the band’s 1994 record Throwing Copper is example No. 1. The album includes songs like “I Alone,” “Lightning Crashes,” and many others that rattle bones and shake souls. While the decade was known for bands like Nirvana and Counting Crows, Live, led by lead singer Ed Kowalczyk, may have been the perfect blend of the two. Poetic and raging, buzzing and thoughtful.

Dirt by Alice in Chains (1992)

The Seattle-born band Alice in Chains may be the least-known of the major grunge groups from the 1990s. While Nirvana, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam seem to be household names, Alice in Chains may have personified the grunge sound best. Deep, thick and sludgy, Alice in Chains also boasted neon vocals from Layne Staley and killer songwriting chops from Jerry Cantrell. The band’s LP Dirt boasts many great tunes, including “Them Bones,” “Down in a Hole,” “Rooster” and “Would?”

The Presidents of the United States of America by The Presidents of the United States of America (1995)

A year after grunge icon Kurt Cobain died, the world of Seattle music seemed to shift. Enter The Presidents of the United States of America. While the city was known for dark, brooding rock, PUSA gave the region (and the world at large) fun music with songs about cats and peaches, and a hit single named “Lump.” Lead singer Chris Ballew was funny and caring and his bouncy aesthetic brought a new flavor to the area. His band was a palate cleanser when the Pacific Northwest needed it most. And their debut LP is a classic.

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