Top 10 '90s Mom Rock Anthems

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Get ready to rock out with some of the most iconic and empowering anthems from the '90s that moms everywhere can relate to and love. These powerful tracks blend raw emotion, unforgettable hooks, and strong vocals, giving you all the feels and energy to crank up the volume. Whether it’s fierce declarations or feel-good tunes, these songs are perfect for every mom’s playlist!

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00:00Do you hide you, do you hide you, do you hide you, let it leave?

00:05Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most rocking,

00:11anthemic and or beloved 1990s songs that could be embraced by mothers.

00:16Can you feel it? Can you feel it? Well, I'm here.

00:22Number 10. Come to my window, Melissa Etheridge.

00:26I would dial the numbers just to listen to your breath.

00:31With a self-assured voice, Melissa Etheridge seemed to take the music world by storm.

00:37Her gritty and powerful tones makes Come to my Window a classic.

00:41It became a hit song and a Grammy winner, becoming one of the singer's most recognizable works.

00:46I need you in my blood, I am forsaking all the rest just to reach you.

00:52You have to mention it when you're considering her larger catalog.

00:57Even if you prefer more alternative rock from the 1990s,

01:00you can't deny this single's intense and emotional delivery.

01:04It's one for moms everywhere to enjoy with its fierce and empowering effect.

01:08Taking you right back to the earlier part of the decade,

01:11this catchy chorus is one you still want to scream today.

01:14Number 9. Hold On, Wilson Phillips.

01:34This is not just the song from the end of Bridesmaids.

01:37It's also a fantastic snapshot of the early 1990s.

01:41For Generation X, this is a triumphant single that helped usher in a new decade.

01:46Wilson Phillips are firing on all cylinders with their complimentary vocals.

01:50Not only do the performances give you chills, but the lyrics also prove to be inspiring.

01:55Each line gets better and better until you want to change your life around.

02:03It's both reflective and positive, giving audiences plenty to think about while fist-pumping.

02:08Hold On sounds like the best kind of pep talk from a great mom.

02:19Number 8. Torn, Natalie Imbruglia.

02:27In this cover, the artist introduced herself to a massive audience.

02:34Natalie Imbruglia entered the late 1990s with a signature track to follow her forever.

02:40She grabs listeners right away with her energetic performance.

02:43With great production values, the song digs into a relationship with slick vocals.

02:56Imbruglia helps you work out all of the emotions surrounding a troubled romance.

03:00Both pop and rock moms can get behind this one, with its inviting sounds and deep lyrics.

03:06The hit single seems to endure through all these years.

03:09Even if you can't name the performer, you can likely sing the chorus with your whole heart.

03:14Number 7. Who Will Save Your Soul, Jewel.

03:32You can't deny Jewel's hold on the 1990s.

03:35She could deliver a multi-genre product with a mix of country and rock flair.

03:39Her hit, Who Will Save Your Soul, shows off her singular writing style,

03:44with more than just a good chorus.

03:46The singer also shows off her standout voice.

03:56With every word rolling together like a poem,

03:59the vocalist does what few other mainstream artists do.

04:02She uses the end of the song to push her vocals even further.

04:05It's all sly, rebellious, and worthy of its success.

04:09Shockingly, the track managed to capture a pop audience and a rock sensibility all in one.

04:23Number 6. Cornflake Girl, Tori Amos.

04:26If you're talking about singer-songwriters from the 1990s,

04:38you need to mention Tori Amos.

04:40She's part of a list of amazing and dynamic artists from the time period.

04:44Cornflake Girl finds her at the piano again,

04:47creating a riff that's instantly memorable.

04:49Her lyrics here are far from cliches, either.

05:01Amos makes you want to up your vocabulary,

05:03or at least reach for a dictionary.

05:05She likely won over some well-read audience members back in the day.

05:09Somewhat underrated in the 21st century,

05:11this talented vocalist deserves more than the approval of cool moms.

05:15Number 5. Linger, The Cranberries.

05:33If you're a sucker for a string arrangement,

05:36Linger might be one of your favorites.

05:37The Cranberries set the bar high on their very first album.

05:41Their single is a moody, atmospheric, and emotional piece of music.

05:44Dolores O'Riordan sings through a beautiful production,

05:49letting her accent highlight plenty of enthralling lyrics.

05:59The singer and her band make you feel like a high school kid in 1993.

06:04With its dreamy vocals and heartbreaking themes,

06:07the track likely transports former rockers to an alternative space.

06:11You don't have to be nostalgic about a bygone decade to love it, either.

06:15It's such a sweet number,

06:16but the same band could rock out even more on classics like Zombie.

06:28Number 4. Stupid Girl, Garbage.

06:31With a group of talented musicians,

06:41Garbage staked their own claim for alternative and electronic history.

06:45The result was complicated, successful, and all things rock.

06:49Stupid Girl might be the best encapsulation of their trippy sound.

06:53From Butch Vigg's drums to Shirley Manson's vocals,

06:56this hit is anything but dumb.

06:58It's just the kind of song to ignite a spark within any listener.

07:09Even if your mom opted for more basic pop,

07:12she'll probably find herself lost in the sonic landscapes.

07:16The track feels like the perfect way to explore all your inner angst.

07:19Manson's incredible work mixes with some inspiration from The Clash,

07:23giving fans a striking mashup.

07:25Number 3. Just a Girl, No Doubt.

07:37By the title alone, you can't leave this off any mom rock list.

07:47It's one of No Doubt's most famous and notable tracks.

07:51Gwen Stefani's lyrics and vocal gymnastics are on full display,

07:55making for an energized rocker.

07:57Just a Girl is much more complex than you might remember.

08:00If you grew up with the song,

08:02you likely can't deny its timeless strength.

08:12Stefani and her bandmates probably turned many listeners

08:15into unlikely ska fans.

08:16The riff, production, and overall attitude

08:19make for something special every time you hear the track.

08:22From start to finish,

08:24this anthemic tune still inspires audiences

08:26to embrace their punk side.

08:36Number 2. Every Day is a Winding Road,

08:39Sheryl Crow.

08:40Sheryl Crow's unique songwriting celebrates life,

08:51with this free-spirited hit shining bright.

08:53It's such a positive vibe with some novelistic touches.

08:56With an ear for awesome hooks,

08:58Crow makes you want to sing and hum along.

09:00The chorus instantly improves your mood.

09:03It's a song full of life lessons,

09:05fun stories, and detailed observations.

09:07Every day is a faded inside.

09:13I get a little bit closer.

09:15The songwriter knows how to craft a single,

09:18giving you catchy sounds alongside compelling words.

09:21She brought that same energy to other tunes

09:23like All I Wanna Do.

09:25As the perfect soundtrack for a car ride,

09:27this one should inspire moms to roll down the window

09:29and hit the open road.

09:31All I Wanna Do is Have Some Fun

09:34I Got A Feelin' The Party Has Just Begun

09:38Before we unveil our top pick,

09:41here are a few honorable mentions.

09:43Bitch, Meredith Brooks.

09:45She's completely unafraid to express herself

09:47and her complicated nature.

09:49I'm a bitch, I'm a lover,

09:51I'm a child, I'm a mother,

09:54I'm a sinner, I'm a saint.

09:57Stay, I Missed You, Lisa Loeb.

09:59Reality Bites fans will remember the folk rock hook

10:02and heartfelt execution.

10:04Don't listen hard, don't pay attention

10:07to the distance that you're running,

10:09to anyone, anywhere.

10:11Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover, Sophie B. Hawkins.

10:14The early 1990s hook hits you like a Mack truck,

10:17in a good way.

10:18Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover,

10:22I'll walk you till the date like us.

10:25I Touch Myself, Divinals.

10:28A passionate and explicit plea

10:30that you can't help but love.

10:31I don't vote anybody else.

10:35When I think it's true, I touch myself.

10:39Kiss Me, Sixpence None the Richer.

10:42Among the sweetest anthems of its kind,

10:44representing a universal feeling.

10:46Oh, kiss me.

10:49Beneath the milky twilight, leave me.

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11:07From the album Jagged Little Pill,

11:23this single is a great showcase for Alanis Morissette.

11:26The track makes for a takedown of every ex-boyfriend ever.

11:29Many Generation X women might have grown up with this hit,

11:32but they can still rock out to it at any age.

11:35It's arguably become an anthem

11:37for multiple generations now.

11:47Speculation continues about the song's targets,

11:49but that only adds to its enduring place in pop culture.

11:52It's also among the most rocking hits

11:54of Morissette's career.

11:55You Ought to Know is universal in its anger,

11:58but always able to get our blood pumping in the best way.

12:01I'm here

12:02to remind you

12:05of a mess you left

12:07Did we forget another mom rocker from the 1990s?

12:12Let us know in the comments.

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