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Music Eras9 min readJan 3, 2025
Decade Deep Dive: The Golden Age of 90s Alternative Rock
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Rock Enthusiast
Published on Jan 3, 2025
The 1990s marked a seismic shift in popular music as alternative rock moved from underground clubs to mainstream radio. Bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden brought raw emotion and authenticity to rock music. The era was characterized by introspective lyrics, distorted guitars, and a rejection of 80s excess. This decade produced some of the most influential albums in rock history, including Nirvana's 'Nevermind' and Radiohead's 'OK Computer'.