The 90s and our Questionable Music choices!
- lindsayhmusic
- Aug 17, 2023
- 2 min read
Today, let's take a trip down memory lane to the glorious era when flannel shirts were as essential as your daily dose of boy bands. That's right, we're diving headfirst into the musical mayhem that was the 90s. Buckle up, because this is a ride you won't want to miss!
The Technicolor World of Boy Bands and Girl Power
Let's talk boy bands. These perfectly coordinated, harmonizing heartthrobs ruled the airwaves with their synchronized dance moves and swoon-worthy tunes. But let's be real, deciding between Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC was a life-altering decision back then. And don't even get us started on the Spice Girls – they taught us the importance of friendship, killer platforms, and the fact that "zig-a-zig-ah" is a legitimate lyric.
Alternative Everything
The 90s were all about being "alternative," which really meant wearing plain shirts, flannel, and combat boots while pondering the meaning of life. Grunge music was the soundtrack to our soul-searching adventures, with bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam leading the charge. Suddenly, having a guitar that looked like it survived a bar brawl was a mark of authenticity. Not forgetting All Saints, who formed in 1993, they sold over 12 million records worldwide! Bring back those sporty khaki green combats please....
The Wilder the Better
Let's not forget the music videos – those 90s gems that made us question reality, logic, and the existence of gravity. From Michael Jackson's groundbreaking "Thriller" to the sheer wackiness of "Baby One More Time," music videos were our window into an alternate universe where dancing on the ceiling was the norm, and animals could play musical instruments. Truly, a time when creativity knew no bounds, especially when it came to spending your school lunch breaks learning the dance routine to Saturday Night, of which you still remember to this day.
So there you have it, a hilarious trip down memory lane to the wonderfully quirky world of 90s music. Whether you were headbanging to grunge, choreographing your own boy band dance routines, or wondering if your mixtape would finally win someone's heart, the 90s music scene was an unforgettable ride. So put on your flannel, grab your Walkman, and let's groove to the nostalgia of it all!
p.s. the 90s haircuts which were well demonstrated by the cast of Neighbours are coming back in fashion. Luckily the Nick Carter Curtains have yet to be resurrected resurrected...yet.
Lindsay H x
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