90s Rock

Mr. Big - Ten

Mr. Big – Ten (Album Review)

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By the time the early ‘90s arrived it seemed as if a new era of Hard Rock was taking shape. Far less glamorous and more stripped back, Grunge was born… and everyone seemed to love it. Such is revolving door of time and change, out ... Read More
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Sponge – Planet Girls (Album Review)

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Detroit has affectionately been known as Rock City for decades now thanks to the slew of artists that originated from the area. Of course there was the impact of Motown Records, but moving forward into the ‘70s artists such as Alice Cooper, Bob Seger, and ... Read More
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Pearl Jam – Dark Matter (Album Review)

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A vital part of the Alternative Rock scene during the 1990s, Pearl Jam has arguably been the most prolific of any bands from that period in the years to follow. Amusingly enough, initially calling themselves Mookie Blaylock (a name which they used while opening for ... Read More
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The Defiants – Drive (Album Review)

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Everyone loves the classic lineups of their favorite bands, but there are also instances where other formations of these bands also strike your fancy. One instance of this is Danger Danger. Remembered for their success in the late ‘80s, Danger Danger struck the Hard Rock ... Read More