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Favourite overlooked and underrated songs from the 90s

111 replies

Floogal · 03/06/2023 11:21

A few weeks ago, I started a thread about lesser known hits from the 1980s. My favourite lesser known 90s songs include.
OMD - walking on the milky way.
Ali Campbell - that look in your eye.
Alisha rules the World - Alisha's attic (not as successful as their other singles but I much preferred it).
How bizarre by OMC. Scarlett with Independent love song (blatant rip off of November rain, but still ace)
You and me against the World by Space.
Deetah_ relax.
Music box _ everything is going to be alright.
Life by Desree

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SueGeneris · 09/09/2023 23:43

American Life - Primus. I love that bassline.
Wuthering Heights - China Drum
We Have All The Time In The World - Fun Lovin’ Criminals

CornishGem1975 · 09/09/2023 23:46

Too Many Walls, Cathy Dennis
All Cried Out, Allure
How Can I Love You More, M People
I Quit, Hepburn
Pray, Tina Cousins
Be My Baby, Vanessa Paradis

Purpleavocado · 09/09/2023 23:47

So let me fo far - dodgy
Fade into you - mazzy star
Dream all day
Hey jealousy

PlipPlopChoo · 09/09/2023 23:48

Mc Hammer - U can't touch this.

The 90s was full of tunes but this was the benchmark.

Rockschooldropout · 09/09/2023 23:50

a few that take me back to a certain time are
Ship of Fools - World Party
Blue tones - Slight Return
Monaco - What do you want from me
basement Jax-Rendezvous
Tori Amos- Cornflake Girl
Pearl Jam - Rearview Mirror

OnAFrolicOfMyOwn · 09/09/2023 23:53

The album 'Wasted in America' by Love/Hate

Bearpawk · 09/09/2023 23:53

tunainatin · 09/09/2023 23:11

Not a song but a band, the Longpigs were brilliant and I rarely hear them played/mentioned now.

Loved 'on and on'
I think Richard Hawley stole the thunder didn't he

Bearpawk · 09/09/2023 23:55

Mazzy star is a classic. I hear it around a lot.oat recently in a really cool slightly grimy looking tapas bar in Barcelona.

TiredMagnolia · 09/09/2023 23:58

Walking on the Milky Way is the tune of my life. I want it played at my funeral and everyone to dance with joy at it.

about 50% of the songs in the thread so far are on my ‘On Repeat’ playlist on Spotify! 🤣

I absolutely love Sparkle by My Life Story. I’m so frustrated that I can’t get it on Spotify (I now live in Canada) but my brother can on c his Spotify in the UK.

NooNakedJacuzziness · 09/09/2023 23:58

I Got a Man - Positive K

TiredMagnolia · 10/09/2023 00:04

There was A huge 90s music thread on here a couple of years ago and I was inspired to make a playlist of all the songs mentioned.

24 hours of awesome tunes! 🤣😍
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2lPWdbSe8Ovrefsl49Xsaa?si=gnyq3DhjSL62tu4T4WJvQw

off to name change now 😳😁

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2lPWdbSe8Ovrefsl49Xsaa?si=gnyq3DhjSL62tu4T4WJvQw

Lampan · 10/09/2023 00:05

Oh wow great thread! Thanks OP for reminding me of Independent Love Song, what a blast from the past, I’ve just downloaded it!

Backtothenineties · 10/09/2023 00:09

Blinded by the sun the seahorses

Gillstuck · 10/09/2023 00:11

Confide In Me by Kylie.

The premise of the song is even creepier now with the advances in technology.

tealfox · 10/09/2023 00:15

@Gillstuck i loved that kylie song. had it in a limited edition mini cd.

came in to say - rome wasn't built in a day by morcheeba

and i don't think shed seven get the recognition they deserve

i also loved kosheen - it's all in my head

Hawkins0009 · 10/09/2023 00:17

Flock of seagulls, I ran

SequinsandStiIettos · 10/09/2023 00:23

Thanks for that Spotify list. Have added to likes.

1999
Diana Ross Not over you yet

smokingcarriageonly · 10/09/2023 00:23

Yes by McAlmont and Butler

EmmaEmerald · 10/09/2023 00:37

All Come True - World Party

ChelseaGem · 10/09/2023 01:24

Stakka Bo - Here we go

Showmethebagels · 10/09/2023 03:25

Jessie by Joshua Kadison
One Man in My Heart by Human League

Mercurial123 · 10/09/2023 03:52

Love and Money were one of my favourite bands.

Lampan · 10/09/2023 04:28

Just Like Fred Astaire by James

oioicheeky · 10/09/2023 09:17

Nowgimmeagin · 03/06/2023 11:23

6 underground by the sneaker pimps!

Have always loved this!

Also Stay (I miss you), by Lisa Loeb.

Deeply Dippy by Right Said Fred.....takes me right back to my childhood. Absolutely love it.

Whitetown, Your Woman

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