There’s nothing like nostalgia to make you feel tremendously old. 1995, the year of Playstation, POGS, and Hey Arnold? For sure. It’s even crazier when you realize these albums were released 20 years ago this month. Check the links below for some influential tunes that surely paved the way for many of today’s popular musicians. I’m looking at you, Blur.
Blur (The Great Escape)
One of Blur’s weaker offerings, but it’s still fantastic – released in the height of Britpop, it’s unfairly overlooked. “Country House” rules.
Jawbreaker (Dear You)
Your favorite pop-punk band’s favorite record.
Down (NOLA)
In between Pantera records, vocalist Phil Anselmo and company released this great stoner rock record. “Stone The Crow”, indeed.
Rammstein (Herzeleid)
The German industrial metal band’s solid debut.
Red Hot Chili Peppers (One Hot Minute)
Most fans of RHCP tend to sweep this “failed” album with Dave Navarro under the rug. Maybe it wasn’t successful, but that doesn’t mean it was bad. “Warped” is a near-psychadelic jam-out session.
