For most millennials,the music of the ‘90s means vintage looks, the reign of MTV, and catchy ditties kept from friends who would probably laugh at you if they knew and call you out for being corny.Until you find out they have the records as well.
But for most who grew up in that period, it’s inescapable, really.So here are five unabashedly anthemic hits from the era.
1. Hanson – MMMBop (1997)
How can one say no to these kids? Cute and brotherly and how about those high-pitched adolescent voices?“MMMBop” is the epitome of carefree.
2. Wilson Phillips – Hold On (1990)
No better way to reminisce about the turn of the decade than by indulging the uplifting narrative of this song. Only Corey Hart’s “Never Surrender” could top this, but that came out five years too soon.
3. Billy Ray Cyrus – Achy Breaky Heart (1992)
Way before twerking became a buzzword, dancing to this song by Miley’s dad was all the rage. Not just in Montana, of course.
4. Aqua – Barbie Girl (1997)
Nothing beats crooning “Come On Barbie, let’s go party” in that low, booming voice that’s meant to be Ken’s. Everyone should try jogging with this on. Everyone.
5. Extreme – More than Words (1990)
I mean, how many aspiring Adonises tried to learn the guitar when this became a hit? And learned how to properly use candles during dates?
Mike Eckhardt is an aspiring music journalist whose passion for both the scene and the industry seems taken straight out of the script of the movie Almost Famous. Read more about music journalism 101 by clicking here.
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1. Hanson – MMMBop (1997)
How can one say no to these kids? Cute and brotherly and how about those high-pitched adolescent voices?“MMMBop” is the epitome of carefree.
2. Wilson Phillips – Hold On (1990)
No better way to reminisce about the turn of the decade than by indulging the uplifting narrative of this song. Only Corey Hart’s “Never Surrender” could top this, but that came out five years too soon.
3. Billy Ray Cyrus – Achy Breaky Heart (1992)
Way before twerking became a buzzword, dancing to this song by Miley’s dad was all the rage. Not just in Montana, of course.
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Nothing beats crooning “Come On Barbie, let’s go party” in that low, booming voice that’s meant to be Ken’s. Everyone should try jogging with this on. Everyone.
5. Extreme – More than Words (1990)
I mean, how many aspiring Adonises tried to learn the guitar when this became a hit? And learned how to properly use candles during dates?
Mike Eckhardt is an aspiring music journalist whose passion for both the scene and the industry seems taken straight out of the script of the movie Almost Famous. Read more about music journalism 101 by clicking here.
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