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90s Nostalgia: 3 Pop-Punk And Rock Bands That Still Sound Amazing Today

 

Did I ever mention that I’m a big Guitar Hero fan? Of course I did — way back in the Ozzy Osbourne article. That game seriously opened the door for me to a whole genre a lot of Gen Z kinda skipped over: rock and pop-rock.

We're changing things up a little today, though. I want to introduce you to three pop-funk bands from the 1990s that you should listen to immediately. Believe me, the vibe of these bands is eternal, even if you weren't around when they were making waves.

1. Red hot chili papers

One of the most famous bands to ever combine rock with funk is the Red Hot Chili Peppers. They offered a distinct energy that no one else possessed, and they rose to enormous prominence in the 1990s after emerging from Los Angeles in the 1980s. Their music was simultaneously playful and soulful because to Flea's lively basslines, Anthony Kiedis' distinctive voice, and John Frusciante's emotive guitar work. People adored them precisely because they weren't scared to be strange, daring, or experimental.

Red Hot Chili Peppers - IMDb

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They became worldwide superstars thanks to songs like Californication and Give It Away. Although their music videos were vibrant and crazy, their lyrics frequently had deeper meanings about struggle, love, and life. RHCP developed a reputation for energizing you with upbeat tunes and then tearing your heart out with something honest and poignant. They provide as evidence to Gen Z that music is not limited to any one genre and may be sloppy, funky, emotional, and eternal.

2. Green day

During the 1990s, Green Day's explosive rise to fame brought punk energy and adolescent defiance directly to everyone's ears. Because of their early recordings' speed, rawness, and appealing hooks, punk became more widely available. When Dookie was released in 1994, it was more than simply a hit song; it was a cultural revolution that made Green Day the voice of outcasts everywhere. It was genuine since their sound was unpolished.

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Green day logo

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Green Day became louder, bolder, and more political as the years passed, moving beyond mere punk. The 2004 song "American Idiot" became an anthem for a generation dissatisfied with authority figures and society. The fact that Green Day's music is still relevant today is what appeals to Gen Z fans so much. Their songs are like the soundtrack of adolescent independence, whether you're listening to Basket Case in your room or Boulevard of Broken Dreams on a late-night drive.

 

3. Blink 182

Blink-182's blend of heart, speed, and humor typified late 1990s pop punk. Driven by the single Dammit, they had their breakthrough in 1997 with Dude Ranch, which encapsulated the discomfort of growing up in a way that was both humorous and brutally honest. Their CD distinguished them from other punk bands of the time by demonstrating their ability to be melodious without sacrificing their raw edge.

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However, Enema of the State, released in 1999, was the album that made Blink-182 famous. The album became the soundtrack of young culture in the late 1990s thanks to singles like "All the Small Things" and "What's My Age Again?" Every child who felt misunderstood could immediately relate to the carefree, rebellious energy, not just the catchy hooks. In the 1990s, Blink-182 was more than simply a band to many; it was a whole feeling.

Therefore, these three bands are essential if you want to experience the unadulterated vigor and attitude of the 1990s. They helped define punk rock for a generation, and believe me, they're still among the greatest bands to hang out with today.

Written by Galang Afdala Harsa 

References

https://dailyemerald.com/44765/arts-culture/red-hot-chili-peppers-strive-for-their-original-sound/

https://www.loudersound.com/features/how-green-day-made-dookie-and-sold-20-million-albums

https://www.loudersound.com/features/how-blink-182-wrote-their-biggest-ever-hit

https://classicrockreview.wordpress.com/category/ozzy-osbourne-blizzard-of-ozz/

https://www.biography.com/musicians/ozzy-osbourne   

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