Great Western rock classics and hit songs of the ’90s
The Western rock scene of the 1990s burned hot, hit hard, and yet gently kept stirring our hearts.
Queen’s majestic choral work, Metallica’s heavy sound, and Bon Jovi’s soul-stirring melodies.
Timeless masterpieces that never fade with the years are still deeply engraved in many people’s hearts today.
Powerful vocals, striking guitar riffs, and a universal world of lyrics.
We bring you the full allure of ’90s Western rock.
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Great Western Rock Classics and Hit Songs of the ’90s (21–30)
Live ForeverOasis
Released in 1994.
The music video drew attention for featuring portraits of many deceased figures, including Kurt Cobain, Sid Vicious, and Jimi Hendrix.
It was a hit, reaching No.
10 on the UK Singles Chart.
Pretty FlyThe Offspring
Released in 1998.
It was released as a single from the album “Americana.” It is also known for having been a hit in many countries around the world, not just in its home country, the United States.
This song has been covered by Japanese artists and arranged for marching band, among other versions.
I Don’t Wanna Miss a ThingAerosmith
Released in 1998.
This song is well-known as the theme song for the Bruce Willis-led film Armageddon.
Included on the movie’s soundtrack, it reached No.
1 in the United States, marking Aerosmith’s first chart-topping single.
It was also used in commercials in Japan.
Keep The FaithBon Jovi
Released in 1992.
This is a single cut from the self-titled album they put out four years after overcoming a crisis that nearly broke up the band.
The album was a major hit, reaching as high as No.
5 on the UK Albums Chart and ranking on charts in multiple countries.
Tears In HeavenEric Clapton
Released in 1992.
Eric Clapton, who handled the soundtrack for the film “Rush,” released it as the theme song, and it became a major hit, reaching No.
2 on the U.S.
singles chart.
It is also well known as a song dedicated to his beloved son, who passed away at a young age.
ThunderstruckAC/DC
Released in 1990.
Featured on the album The Razors Edge, this song became a hugely popular number: it was used as a soundtrack song in the 1999 film Varsity Blues and later served as the theme song for the NBA team Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008.
Killing In the NameRage Against The Machine
A historic anthem from Los Angeles–based Rage Against the Machine, charged with anger and protest against society.
Amid the thunderous roar created by heavy guitar riffs and a powerful rhythm section, it delivers a scathing critique of abuses of power and racial discrimination.
Released in November 1992 as a track on the album “Rage Against the Machine,” it fuses Zack de la Rocha’s fierce vocals with Tom Morello’s innovative guitar sound to stunning effect.
In 2009, it achieved the remarkable feat of reaching No.
1 on the UK Christmas chart.
The song has also been featured in games such as Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Guitar Hero II, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking to deepen their awareness of social issues.