60 Songs That Explain the '90s

60 Songs That Explain the '90s

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Dr. Dre—“Nuthin’ But a G-Thang”

Dr. Dre—“Nuthin’ But a G-Thang”

Feb 04, 2021

Rob explores legendary producer Dr. Dre’s iconic debut album ‘The Chronic’ and its lead single, “Nuthin’ But a G-Thang,” by discussing Dre’s extraordinary chemistry with other rappers, his towering in...

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C+C Music Factory—“Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)”

C+C Music Factory—“Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)”

Jan 28, 2021

Rob explores the C+C Music Factory’s debut hit “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” by discussing the group’s rise to popularity from the underground dance scene and the controversy surroundin...

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New Radicals—“You Get What You Give”

New Radicals—“You Get What You Give”

Jan 21, 2021

Rob explores the New Radicals’ signature hit, “You Get What You Give,” performed for the first time in 22 years at President Joe Biden’s inauguration. This episode was originally produced as a Music a...

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Metallica—“Enter Sandman”

Metallica—“Enter Sandman”

Jan 14, 2021

Rob explores thrash metal icon Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” by discussing the band’s trajectory from their early work to their mainstream turn and their wide influence thereafter. This episode was orig...

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The Breeders—“Cannonball”

The Breeders—“Cannonball”

Jan 07, 2021

Rob explores alternative rock darlings The Breeders’ breakout hit “Cannonball” by discussing the band’s predecessor, The Pixies; Kim Deal’s uniquely captivating voice; and the song’s charming disregar...

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Master P—“Make 'Em Say Uhh!”

Master P—“Make 'Em Say Uhh!”

Dec 31, 2020

Rob explores Master P’s platinum single “Make 'Em Say Uhh!” by discussing the rapper’s famed business acumen, what he means to New Orleans hip-hop, and how his label No Limit Records paved the way for...

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Backstreet Boys—“I Want It That Way”

Backstreet Boys—“I Want It That Way”

Dec 17, 2020

Rob explores one of the greatest boy band songs of all time, “I Want It That Way” by the Backstreet Boys, by discussing the nonsensical yet sonically pleasing lyricism and the perception of boy bands ...

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Smashing Pumpkins—“Mayonaise”

Smashing Pumpkins—“Mayonaise”

Dec 10, 2020

Rob explores the Smashing Pumpkins’ shoegazing power ballad “Mayonaise” by discussing how the eccentricities of frontman Billy Corgan directed the band’s trajectory, the band’s ability to tap into the...

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Mariah Carey—“All I Want for Christmas Is You”

Mariah Carey—“All I Want for Christmas Is You”

Dec 03, 2020

Rob explores Mariah Carey’s modern classic Christmas anthem “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by discussing the transcendent vocalist’s tumultuous early life and career, her oft-overlooked songwriting...

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Geto Boys—"Mind Playing Tricks On Me"

Geto Boys—"Mind Playing Tricks On Me"

Nov 19, 2020

Rob explores the revolutionary Geto Boys single ‘Mind Playing Tricks On Me’ by highlighting how it expresses raw vulnerability through its lyrics and its legacy in hip-hop to the present day. This epi...

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