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The 1990s were a turning point in music: with the increasingly connected world enabling an unprecedented coalescence of various styles and genres, the decade featured the rapid evolution of sonic artistry — and subsequently shaped the soundscape of eras that followed. Listen along as The Ringer’s preeminent music critic Rob Harvilla curates and explores 60 iconic songs from the ‘90s that define the decade.

60 Songs That Explain the '90s The Ringer

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    • 4.7 • 216 Ratings

The 1990s were a turning point in music: with the increasingly connected world enabling an unprecedented coalescence of various styles and genres, the decade featured the rapid evolution of sonic artistry — and subsequently shaped the soundscape of eras that followed. Listen along as The Ringer’s preeminent music critic Rob Harvilla curates and explores 60 iconic songs from the ‘90s that define the decade.

    "A Roller Skating Jam Named ‘Saturdays'"—De La Soul

    "A Roller Skating Jam Named ‘Saturdays'"—De La Soul

    Rob dives into De La Soul’s least favorite song to perform, the impact of the rap group, Trugoy the Dove’s passing, and more when looking back at “A Roller Skating Jam Named ‘Saturdays’” with some assistance from Open Mike Eagle on the back end.
    Host: Rob Harvilla 
    Guest: Open Mike Eagle
    Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
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    • 1 hr 31 min
    “Torn”—Natalie Imbruglia

    “Torn”—Natalie Imbruglia

    Rob looks back at his days in a band while diving into cover songs and Natalie Imbruglia’s “Torn.” Later, he is joined by Sophie B. Hawkins to discuss her hit “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover” as well as “Torn.”
    Host: Rob Harvilla
    Guest: Sophie B. Hawkins
    Producers: Justin Sayles and Jonathan Kermah
    Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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    • 1 hr 19 min
    “Macarena”—Los del Rio

    “Macarena”—Los del Rio

    Rob looks back at the meteoric rise of “Macarena” and the song’s ability to get politicians to make a fool of themselves.
    Host: Rob Harvilla
    Guest: Leila Cobo
    Producers: Justin Sayles and Jonathan Kermah
    Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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    • 1 hr 15 min
    “Basket Case”—Green Day

    “Basket Case”—Green Day

    Rob looks back at the first band he ever interviewed in his hometown while diving into Green Day’s rise to stardom.Host: Rob Harvilla
    Guest: Hanif Abdurraqib
    Producer: Justin Sayles
    Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah
    Additional Production Support: Abou Kamara
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    • 1 hr 24 min
    “Enjoy the Silence”—Depeche Mode

    “Enjoy the Silence”—Depeche Mode

    Rob looks back at his college radio DJ days while diving into Depeche Mode’s “Enjoy the Silence.”
    Host: Rob Harvilla
    Guest: Craig Jenkins
    Producer: Justin Sayles
    Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah
    Additional Production Support: Abou Kamara
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    • 1 hr 15 min
    “F--k and Run”—Liz Phair

    “F--k and Run”—Liz Phair

    Rob looks back at ‘Ferris Bueller's Day Off’ when diving into Liz Phair’s “F--k and Run” and the rest of her career.
    Host: Rob Harvilla
    Guest: Sam Lipsyte
    Producer: Justin Sayles
    Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah
    Additional Production Support: Abou Kamara
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    • 1 hr 15 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
216 Ratings

216 Ratings

Nicolos1 ,

Rob

I love you. Basically because you’re me. I need more friends like you. Or at least one. I live in Indiana and no one cares about real music like I do. If you ever feel the urge to quit- don’t. You’re great. Bye

Troll Patrol Squadron #69 ,

Enjoyable

The 90’s was a fun time and this podcast brings it back for me

jchris41 ,

Grew up in 90s

Just an incredible story telling with Wit and humor

Live the Britpop episodes More please!

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