00:00Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the top 90s rock
00:13one-hit wonders you forgot were awesome.
00:15Look around your world, pretty baby, is it everything you hoped it'd be?
00:2310. Pepper, Butthole Surfers
00:27Known previously as an underground punk act, Butthole Surfers finally received mainstream
00:33attention with Pepper.
00:34The surreal lyrics and spoken word performance from Gibby Haynes makes this one unforgettable
00:46ride.
00:47Along with the psychedelic guitar part, the track has avant-garde elements that make it
00:52one of the stranger hits of the decade.
00:57Some will die in hot pursuit while sifting through my ashes.
01:00Haynes' delivery encapsulates a particular kind of 90s aesthetic that embraced the best
01:06of being weird.
01:07The song did well on several charts, including the Billboard Modern Rock charts, while also
01:13rewriting the playbook on the genre.
01:15Mikey took a knife while arguing in traffic.
01:18Flipper died a natural death.
01:19He caught a nasty virus.
01:21It also invited more casual fans into the world of truly alternative music.
01:25You never know just how you look through other people's eyes.
01:319.
01:32Flagpole Sitta, Harvey Danger
01:35Harvey Danger's fiery track, Flagpole Sitta, mixes influences in achieving its angsty sound.
01:42From power pop to alternative rock, the song features a plethora of signature ingredients.
01:47I had visions, I was in them, I was looking into the mirror.
01:53Singer Shawn Nelson sings every verse like his life depends on it, offering up a subversive
01:58list of 90s phrases.
02:00Many of those words are best when screamed or shouted along with Nelson.
02:04You told them all I was crazy.
02:07Appearing in different film and television shows, the tune has developed a cult following
02:11over the years.
02:13Its deeper meaning is a furious statement fit for a decade of innovative rock music.
02:23Although Harvey Danger didn't return with another substantial single, this hit still
02:27has its fair share of fans.
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02:38Popular, Not A Surf
02:41On their album High Low, Not A Surf's track Popular uses spoken word to deal with the throes
02:46of young love.
02:47Three important rules for breaking up.
02:50Don't put off breaking up when you know you're on school.
02:53Belonging the situation only makes it worse.
02:55The band was inspired by a teenage self-help book and decided to subvert the original message.
03:00In a tongue-in-cheek performance, the group lets a subtle guitar riff gradually ratchet
03:05up the tension.
03:06This all spills over into a rocking chorus that is every bit as distorted and loud as
03:16the best of 90s alternative rock.
03:18Lead singer Matthew Cause does justice to the material with the verses and the hook coming
03:23together for an impressive final product.
03:317.
03:32Three Little Pigs, Green Jelly
03:36The fairy tale Three Little Pigs gets a metal facelift in this song from Green Jelly.
03:40They spin a yarn about the famous characters, but give the lyrics a few extensive reworkings
03:53at the same time.
03:54This isn't your ordinary retelling, and the group makes sure that you won't soon forget.
03:59You'd think the surprises would end there, but the single even features some additional
04:10work from an all-star lineup of artists.
04:12Diverse voices like Tool's Maynard James Keenan and even Pauly Shore grace the track
04:17with their talents.
04:21Along the way, a few hard rock instrumentations give the piece another memorable addition.
04:376.
04:39Love Is On The Way Saigon Kick
04:42Even as the music world was shifting towards grunge, bands like Saigon Kick continued to fly
04:48the flag of the 80s glam metal scene.
04:58This prompted a single off of their album, The Lizard, called Love Is On The Way.
05:03It begins with a delicate acoustic guitar pattern that follows in the footsteps of many great
05:07ballads of the time.
05:087.
05:11By the time they reach the chorus, the band members come together for some powerful harmonies.
05:24The song itself was a top-20 hit in the early 90s and introduced the group to a wider audience.
05:33Saigon Kick continued to work through the decade, but they weren't able to find a success to
05:38equal this compelling power ballad.
05:495.
05:50Wake Up Boo – The Boo Radleys
05:54Anyone in need of a pick-me-up should play this track for instant results.
05:59British band The Boo Radleys crafted a tune that you can't help but love, with its sunshine
06:09tone and positive lyrics.
06:12The song starts up with a burst of sounds that don't waste any time in delivering happiness
06:16to listeners.
06:17By the time the band reaches the chorus, the Britpop production wins over everyone with
06:25its life-affirming and succinct message.
06:29Other members of the 90s subgenre might have taken over the mainstream, but this group still
06:33warms our heart with this cheery performance.
06:394.
06:44Send Me On My Way – Rusted Roots
06:47This acoustic guitar riff at the center of Send Me On My Way is arguably as famous as any
06:52other from the mid-90s.
06:54It is just one key part of the song's enduring appeal.
07:02In terms of its lyrics, the piece gives off feel-good vibes with its eternal optimism.
07:07The track was released in two versions, with the more well-known being on their album When
07:12I Woke.
07:13It has taken on a life of its own with various appearances in media in the years since.
07:23Some people count it out for being a one-hit wonder, but it actually carries a beautiful
07:27message behind it that's worth revisiting.
07:33In the late 90s, Sister Hazel offered up a popular, jangly rock single.
07:43Their hit All For You offers one of the more underrated hooks of the decade.
07:52The song brings an almost folk influence to the alternative music world, with a tune that's
07:59right for a sing-along.
08:00It's an amazing debut that hasn't lost its luster after many changing trends.
08:05A powerful vocal performance sells the song as something more than a one-off release.
08:15Sister Hazel appeared on rock charts in several different countries for their fantastic work.
08:28Whenever it pops up on the radio or a streaming playlist, All For You reminds listeners of
08:33its indisputable catchiness.
08:42The Scottish band left the biggest impact of their career with Roll To Me, which made
09:04people stop and take notice with its elliptical guitar sounds.
09:08Few people cite the track for its vocal melodies, which are simply enthralling.
09:12The single, and its accompanying album Twisted, earned the band some of their best reviews
09:23in the process.
09:25Despite some people thinking Roll To Me gets overplayed, it still earns its status as one
09:29of the best earworms of the 90s rock scene.
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09:54In the meantime, expertly mines the depths of glam rock for a new era.
10:10Singer Royston Langdon pushes his talents to the limit in a career-defining performance.
10:15His impressive vocals are complemented by a slew of compelling work from the rest of the band,
10:20backing him with a layered sound.
10:22When I cry for me, I cry for you, with tears of holy joy.
10:28As both a piece of music, and a set of lyrics, the effort never backs down with its proud explorations
10:35of alternative songwriting.
10:42It also has a timeless quality that any rock fan can come to appreciate.
10:47Even if Space Hog doesn't have the same recognition today, this work still deserves its place in
10:52the pantheon of 90s classics.
11:00Did we forget your favorite rock one-hit wonder from the 90s?
11:04Let us know in the comments below.
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