There you have it! These 100 songs represent some of the best and most iconic tracks of the 1990s. From grunge to pop, rock to R&B, and hip-hop to dance, this playlist has something for everyone. So go ahead, press play, and take a trip back to the decade that brought us some of the most memorable music of all time!
A nostalgic look back at youth that defined the 90s ennui. 49. "Virtual Insanity" – Jamiroquai Already listed. Replaced. 49. "Bitch" – Meredith Brooks (1997) A fierce declaration of female complexity. 48. "Catch the Wind" – Donovan Correction: Wrong decade. 48. "Human Behavior" – Björk (1993) Avant-garde electronic pop that pushed boundaries. 47. "Ice Ice Baby" – Vanilla Ice (1990) Hated by purists, loved by the masses; undeniably iconic. 46. "Hooch" – Everything (1997) A funky, groovy one-hit wonder that epitomized late-90s alternative radio. 45. "Fresh" – Kool & The Gang Correction: Wrong decade. 45. "Groove Is in the Heart" – Deee-Lite (1990) Psychedelic dance-pop that brought the 70s into the 90s. 44. "Maria Maria" – Santana feat. The Product G&B (1999) The guitar legend’s massive comeback hit. 43. "...Baby One More Time" Listed earlier. Replaced. 43. "Steal My Sunshine" – LEN (1999) The quintessential summer jam of 1999. 42. "Iris" – Goo Goo Dolls (1998) The ballad of the decade, born from the City of Angels soundtrack. 41. "Ms. Jackson" – OutKast (1999) Rap meets Beatles-esque melody; OutKast started changing the game here. 40. "The Beautiful People" – Marilyn Manson (1996) Industrial rock that terrified parents and thrilled kids. 39. "Closing Time" – Semisonic (1998) More than a last call song; a meditation on growing up. 38. "Suedehead" – Morrissey (1988/1990) The solo Moz track that became an alternative staple. 37. "Machinehead" – Bush (1994) British grunge that conquered American radio. 36. "Black Hole Sun" – Soundgarden (1994) Chris Cornell’s psychedelic, apocalyptic masterpiece. 35. "Bound 2" – Kanye West Correction: Wrong decade. 35. "This Is a Call" – Foo Fighters (1995) The song that proved Dave Grohl was a songwriter. 34. "Genie in a Bottle" – Christina Aguilera (1999) The rival to Britney's throne arrived with a slick, mature pop sound. 33. "Hypnotize" – The Notorious B.I.G. (1997) Smooth, charismatic, and untouchable flow. 32. "Under the Bridge" Listed earlier. Replaced. 32. "You Oughta Know" – Alanis Morissette (1995) The rage of a generation set to jagged guitars. The bridge ("Are you thinking of me...") remains legendary. 31. "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" – Green Day (1997) Punks picking up acoustic guitars to create a graduation anthem. 30. "One of Us" – Joan Osborne (1995) A philosophical question posed over a catchy blues-rock riff. 29. "Salvation" – The Cranberries (1996) Fast-paced rock with anti-drug messaging. 28. "Nights Like These" – Pohgoh (1997) A deep cut from the emo/indie underground. 27. "Together Again" – Janet Jackson (1997) House-influenced pop perfection from the Jackson dynasty. 26. "The Way" – Fastball (1998) A story of an elderly couple's disappearance turned into a power-pop gem. top 100 songs of 90s
The 90s was not one era; it was three distinct phases glued together by MTV. There you have it
