Top 100 From The 90s Work -

The list is messy. It puts "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls next to "Black" by Pearl Jam —and somehow, that juxtaposition makes perfect sense.

The biggest debate in the editorial room? While a cultural touchstone, the data suggested that its longevity doesn't hold up against the staying power of "Hey Jealousy" by Gin Blossoms or "No Rain" by Blind Melon. The "Moment in Time" Award Some songs on the Top 100 aren't the best songs of the decade, but they define the feeling of the decade. Look for "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion (#42) . You may hate it. You may love it. But you cannot think of 1997 without hearing that tin whistle. top 100 from the 90s

Similarly, snuck onto the list because the 90s lived in the intersection of TV and radio. The Verdict: Why We Keep Making This List Looking at the final 100 entries, one thing is clear: The 90s were the last monoculture. The list is messy

Spoiler alert: It was a bloodbath. Here is the breakdown of how the decade shook out. No matter how you slice the 90s, a handful of tracks are immovable objects. At the summit is Nirvana’s "Smells Like Teen Spirit" (1991) —not just a song, but a changing of the guard. Close behind is Dr. Dre’s "Nuthin' But a 'G' Thang" (1992) , which shifted the center of hip-hop from New York to L.A. While a cultural touchstone, the data suggested that