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00:00Five songs from the 1990s that forever changed rock history.
00:05Guns N' Roses, November Rain.
00:08With orchestral flourishes, an epic finale, and iconic video,
00:12this power ballad showcased Guns N' Roses' grandest rock production.
00:16Green Day, Basket Case.
00:19Exploring Billy Joe Armstrong's anxiety, its punchy bassline,
00:23and energetic pop-punk vibe dominated airwaves and MTV for weeks.
00:27Collective Soul, Shine.
00:31Written by Ed Rowland, its gritty guitar riff and infectious Yeah! hook
00:35propelled the band to rock radio prominence.
00:39Rage Against the Machine, Killing in the Name.
00:42It merged hard rock, rap, and potent political critique,
00:46emerging as a fierce protest anthem and chart success.
00:50Nirvana, Smells Like Teen Spirit.
00:53Released in 1991, Nirvana's raw, rebellious anthem catalyzed grunge,
00:59topped charts, and became the decade's defining rock classic.
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