Matthew Sweet’s “Girlfriend”: Power Pop and Positivity
Matthew Sweet is one of our best purveyors of power pop. His 90s-era album, “Girlfriend,” was a refreshing counter to emerging grunge.
The One-Hit-Wonder File: “Cannonball”
The Breeders gave us one of the seminal singles of the 90s with “Cannonball.” We do a deep-dive into this particular one-hit wonder of the “Grunge Era.”
Dread Zeppelin: Hammer of the Gods Meets Reggae
Even Robert Plant loves this crazy mashup of reggae, Led Zeppelin…and Elvis.
When Did the ‘90s Grunge Scene Actually Die?
Most think that Kurt’s death was the end of “grunge” – but there were some great groups and albums that came up right around that time. The author makes a case for another “end” – and it has to do with another group’s trauma.
