Off Topic 90's music

[Resolute]

Recently I was stuck in a truck making deliveries ( I am in insides sales rep, so I hardly get out) and the truck had XM radio. I discovered the "Lithium" station.

Being 31, 90's music is what I consider the music I grew up on. Country, grunge,alt, pop, hip hop, rap, acoustic stuff that was all the rage.. whatever, I dug it all. Especially the alt / rock/ grunge.

So, that music station really brought back some memories, as well as solidified that my favorite music comes from that decade, and I miss hearing it. Sure I have many of my old albums, and can turn on pandora or whatever any time, but something about being stuck in the truck for 4 days made me HEAR the music again. Honestly it made me wish I had been a bass player then, or at least been more music knowledgeable.

I heard some really great bass lines, some music that blows current radio stuff away, and fell in love with it all over again.

The purpose of this thread is just for me to be nostalgic, as well as pay tribute to the music I grew up on. I love music from ALL decades (and I can prove it... I have stuff from the 20's to the 2010's) but The 90's were ,to me, a special time., and I do think some very special music was made then.

Just for EBMM content, anyone know who played EBMM basses in the 90's? I know Tim C. of Rage played some modified ones, but that's all I can think of off the top of my head...

 

[Alex001]

Yeah, I agree, the 90's was a great decade for music. Once we hit the millennium things went south of heaven. They were still mastering albums properly in the 90's too (an added bonus).

Hmmmm...... Ok, a few players off the top of my head:

- Patrick Dahlheimer (Live)

- Josephine Wiggs (Breeders) - Remember the opening bass riff to their song "Canonball"?

- Alex James (Blur) ("Woo Hoo") look for the video.

- I remember seeing David Bowie on SNL on Halloween during the 90's and Gail Ann Dorsey was using her trusty 5. Reeves Gabrels stole the show though; just incredible playing on his part.

- Joe Lally (Fugazi). He used an old Stingray exclusively for their first 4-5 albums.

- Flea

- Rex Brown from Pantera used one for a while

- Eric Wilson (Sublime), although, then he started using that custom green bass (not sure of the maker)

 

[Holdsg]

probably late 90s, and more pop than rock or grunge, but I remember Matchbox Twenty's Brian Yale played a Stingray when I saw them in concert.

BTW, Lithium is one of my fav channels on MX/Sirius. good taste.

 

[Powman]

I kinda missed the 90's. I was too busy being a new parent so I was listening to lots of little kid's music .

If I was to buy or download 5 CD's from the 90's, what would you suggest?

 

[toomanyslurpees]

The bassist from Radiohead played Stingrays until their gear was stolen in Vancouver while touring for the Bends, Bruce Gordon from I Mother Earth played a couple Sterlings.

I still miss Pandora, I listened to that a ton before licensing issues made it unavailable in Canada..... sad, very sad.....

 

[Alex001]

I kinda missed the 90's. I was too busy being a new parent so I was listening to lots of little kid's music .

If I was to buy or download 5 CD's from the 90's, what would you suggest?

Ok, this is highly subjective, but......

[1] Pixies: "Doolittle". It came out right on the cusp of the 90's. This is one of the most important albums EVER.

[2] Soundgarden: A-sides (It's a "greatest-hits" comp. The only song it's missing that would make it perfect is "My Wave" from Superunknown)

[3] Live: Either "Throwing Copper" or "Secret Samadhi" - Throwing Copper had more "radio hits", but I like Samadhi better

[4] Nirvana: "Nevermind" or "In Utero". Again, Nevermind had more "radio hits".

[5] Bjork: "Homogenic". Possibly one of the most seductive and beautifully produced albums I have ever heard in my life.

That's a very short list, as how can you pick just 5 from a whole decade? I tried. There are SO many others.... Smashing Pumpkins "Siamese Dream", Pearl Jam's "Ten" (not a fan, but that album was HUGE), Bush: "Sixteen Stone" is pretty good as well. NIN (nine inch nails): "The Downward Spiral", Jane's addiction (ULTRA important band): "Ritual De Lo Habitual", The Cure: "Wish" and on and on....

I usually never missed an episode of 120 minutes on MTV every Sunday night at Midnight. They actually used to play music back then!

Also - BUY THE CDs! YOU WILL NOTICE THAT ALL BUT ONE OF THEM ARE THE SAME PRICE FOR EITHER THE CD OR THE DOWNLOAD. GETTING THE CDs IS A NO-BRAINER IN THAT CASE (full audio quality). IN FACT, ONE OF THEM COSTS MORE TO DOWNLOAD THAN TO BUY THE CD!! These were all at Amazon.com

 

[stomaraka]

Ok, this is highly subjective, but......

[1] Pixies: "Doolittle". It came out right on the cusp of the 90's. This is one of the most important albums EVER.

[2] Soundgarden: A-sides (It's a "greatest-hits" comp. The only song it's missing that would make it perfect is "My Wave" from Superunknown)

[3] Live: Either "Throwing Copper" or "Secret Samadhi" - Throwing Copper had more "radio hits", but I like Samadhi better

[4] Nirvana: "Nevermind" or "In Utero". Again, Nevermind had more "radio hits".

[5] Bjork: "Homogenic". Possibly one of the most seductive and beautifully produced albums I have ever heard in my life.

That's a very short list, as how can you pick just 5 from a whole decade? I tried. There are SO many others.... Smashing Pumpkins "Siamese Dream", Pearl Jam's "Ten" (not a fan, but that album was HUGE), Bush: "Sixteen Stone" is pretty good as well. NIN (nine inch nails): "The Downward Spiral", Jane's addiction (ULTRA important band): "Ritual De Lo Habitual", The Cure: "Wish" and on and on....

I usually never missed an episode of 120 minutes on MTV every Sunday night at Midnight. They actually used to play music back then!

Also - BUY THE CDs! YOU WILL NOTICE THAT ALL BUT ONE OF THEM ARE THE SAME PRICE FOR EITHER THE CD OR THE DOWNLOAD. GETTING THE CDs IS A NO-BRAINER IN THAT CASE (full audio quality). IN FACT, ONE OF THEM COSTS MORE TO DOWNLOAD THAN TO BUY THE CD!! These were all at Amazon.com

0. 31...check
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2. the only song missing from Superunknown are all the songs from Superunknown
3. i'd go with both, i tuned out after the other one
4. again, both
5. the last one i've listened
6. RHCP BSSM (i consider this the ultimate 90's masterpiece)

i'd also go with CDs......as for PJ, i'do go with Vitalogy, i still listen to this stuff regularely

the only one i liked from the 00's is Wolfmother

 

[Powman]

Also - BUY THE CDs! YOU WILL NOTICE THAT ALL BUT ONE OF THEM ARE THE SAME PRICE FOR EITHER THE CD OR THE DOWNLOAD. GETTING THE CDs IS A NO-BRAINER IN THAT CASE (full audio quality). IN FACT, ONE OF THEM COSTS MORE TO DOWNLOAD THAN TO BUY THE CD!! These were all at Amazon.com

I completely and totally agree. I just thought I would sound old fashioned if I didn't acknowledge some downloading. Sound quality of CD is way better. Plus, should my computer give up the ghost, I don't lose all the purchases.

 

[oli@bass]

6. RHCP BSSM (i consider this the ultimate 90's masterpiece)

+1

Other noteable (and EBMM content relevant) albums from the 90's are:

Alanis Morisette: Jagged Little Pill [with Flea on You Oughta Know]
David Bowie: Earthling [Gail Ann Dorsey]
Faith No More: King for a Day... Fool for a Lifetime (just a great album)
No Doubt: Tragic Kingdom [Tony Kanal using a SR5 on some tracks]
Paulo Mendonça: Different Phases (IMO one of the best albums ever)
Peter Gabriel: Secret World Live [Tony Levin]
Radiohead: OK Computer (a must...)
Skunk Anansie: Stoosh [Richard Keith Lewis on SR5 AFAIK]
Steve Lukather: Candyman [Luke]
Toto: Kingdom of Desire [Luke]
Van Halen: Balance [EVH & Michael Anthony]


And then there were other phantastic albums by: Alannah Myles, Amanda Marshall, Cane N Able, Dalbello, Dan Reed Network, Diesel, Feeder, Filter, Garbage, Lenny Kravitz, Melissa Etheridge, Mr. Big, Pearl Jam, Porcupine Tree, Sheryl Crow, Spin Doctors, Spock's Beard, Tom Petty.... just to name a few

 

[nurnay]

While I agree rock was excellent in the 90's, I think pop music (top 40) from that era going forward has been awful. I DJ'd a high school reunion for a 90's-era class recently and the music they wanted me to play just brought it all rushing back. Really bad pop music from that era. I think pop was great in the 80's, but it's gone down the old toilet since.

 

[Five-string]

I kinda missed the 90's. I was too busy being a new parent so I was listening to lots of little kid's music .

If I was to buy or download 5 CD's from the 90's, what would you suggest?

Dirt, by Alice in Chains

Bringing Down The Horse, by The Wallflowers

Ten, by Pearl Jam

From The Muddy Banks Of The Wishka, by Nirvana (all live tracks)

Core, by Stone Temple Pilots

Honorable mentions:

Fizzy, Fuzzy, Big & Buzzy, by The Refreshments

Friction Baby, by Better Than Ezra

 

[Holdsg]

Love the Refreshments. Highly underappreciated. Used to cover their tune "Girly", and everyone loved it.

 

[Resolute]

I kinda missed the 90's. I was too busy being a new parent so I was listening to lots of little kid's music .

If I was to buy or download 5 CD's from the 90's, what would you suggest?

wow.. that's a tall order to fill... but will try.

1) Nirvana, MTV Unplugged. One of the greatest albums of all time, imo. Bonus to get the live and uncut dvd. it's very much worth watching, especially when kurt ignores the audience to read a book while a guitar is restrung.

get the re-release "nirvana" album for all the rocking tracks, plus "you know your're right" to supplement.

2) Stone Temple Pilots "Thank You" . Another compilation, but worth it. Besides missing "crackerman", its a great album.

3) Smashing Pumpkins. Siamese Dream, or Mellon Colliie and the Infinite Sadness. I can't choose... you decide which to get. or both

3) Pearl Jam. 10. Just classic Vedder.

4)Alice In Chains "Dirt". Just super important work.

5)Green Day "Dookie" . Yea, they have gotten away from what they were, but man this was a HUGE deal.

Plus: Everclear, Fuel (who is often overlooked), Janes Addiction, Blind Melon, .. and so many others I woul dbe here all day listing.

 

[mmbassplayer]

Spin Doctors Mark White is a member here. I think we all remember his brightly colored lefty Stingrays. I wish he would spend a bit more time here since he is an amazing player. I also know Bardi Martin from Candlebox recorded with a Pre-EB sunburst Stingray but rarely used it live (I have a lead on the location of this bass and have been trying to buy it for years). I have also seen the bass players from Better than Ezra and Tonic use Rays. 90's were great years for music and where most of my inspiration still comes from. JOSH

 

[Alex001]

2. the only song missing from Superunknown are all the songs from Superunknown

Whaaa? 25% of the songs from Superunknown are on that compilation I suggested:

- Fell On Black Days
- Black Hole Sun
- Spoonman
- The Day I Tried To Live (one of my all-time Soundgarden favs)

 

[Caca de Kick]

A few others playing Musicmans in the 90's:

Mike Hogan (The Cranberries)
Murphy Karges (Sugar Ray)
Mike Dean (Corrosion of Conformity)
Al Jaworsky (Jesus Jones)
Robert Trujillo (Suicidal Tendencies)
Matt Malley (Counting Crowes)

 

[Five-string]

.. and so many others I woul dbe here all day listing.

Yeah. I had trouble narrowing down to five albums myself. LOL!

 

[stomaraka]

Dirt, by Alice in Chains

Bringing Down The Horse, by The Wallflowers

Ten, by Pearl Jam

From The Muddy Banks Of The Wishka, by Nirvana (all live tracks)

Core, by Stone Temple Pilots

Honorable mentions:

Fizzy, Fuzzy, Big & Buzzy, by The Refreshments

Friction Baby, by Better Than Ezra

nailed it.

+ grant lee buffalo, and of course...

-the Lemonheads
-R.E.M. (in a weird way they started the whole thing)

 

[stoneboy26]

Oh man...I'm 31 too, and so many memories in this thread.

Towards the end of the 90s and early 00s I started getting into a bunch of that pop-punk stuff. Heaps of Stingrays amongst that set. MXPX is the first that comes to mind.

Can't believe next year is 20 years since the release of such amazing albums like Nevermind and Ten.

Wow!! Starting to feel old.

In better news, I read today that Stone Temple Pilots are touring Australia for the first time in March. I'll be doing my darndest to get tickets to that!

 

[childersoh]

Towards the end of the 90s and early 00s I started getting into a bunch of that pop-punk stuff. Heaps of Stingrays amongst that set. MXPX is the first that comes to mind.

Same here. Mike Herrera (from MXPX) and Mark Hoppus (from Blink-182, before he switched to Fenders) are pretty much the reason Stingrays are and always have been the only bass for me. Even though my musical tastes have certainly matured over the past 10-13 years.