5 Songs From The 1990s That Forever Changed Rock History

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00:00Five songs from the 1990s that forever changed rock history.

00:05Guns N' Roses, November Rain.

00:08With orchestral flourishes, an epic finale, and iconic video,

00:12this power ballad showcased Guns N' Roses' grandest rock production.

00:16Green Day, Basket Case.

00:19Exploring Billy Joe Armstrong's anxiety, its punchy bassline,

00:23and energetic pop-punk vibe dominated airwaves and MTV for weeks.

00:27Collective Soul, Shine.

00:31Written by Ed Rowland, its gritty guitar riff and infectious Yeah! hook

00:35propelled the band to rock radio prominence.

00:39Rage Against the Machine, Killing in the Name.

00:42It merged hard rock, rap, and potent political critique,

00:46emerging as a fierce protest anthem and chart success.

00:50Nirvana, Smells Like Teen Spirit.

00:53Released in 1991, Nirvana's raw, rebellious anthem catalyzed grunge,

00:59topped charts, and became the decade's defining rock classic.