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Green Day - Dookie | 90s Rock Revisited
On February 1, 1994, Green Day unleashed Dookie, a fast-paced, 39-minute burst of punk energy that would become a defining moment for both the band and the pop-punk genre. The album arrived during a significant cultural shift in music. Kurt Cobain’s tragic death just ten months earlier had left a void in the grunge-dominated scene, and alternative rock …
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Jesus Jones Tops the Poll! Beating Out Power Pop, Ska-Punk, and Industrial Heavyweights
The results are in, and Jesus Jones – Perverse has claimed victory in our September 90s Rock Album Tournament! With 25% of the vote, this electronic rock gem triumphed over some stiff competition. Killing Joke’s Pandemonium and Redd Kross’s Show World tied for second place, each earning 19%, with Bob Mould’s The Last Dog and Pony Show not far behind at 14%.
Darren Leach, who nominated Perverse, helped remind us of this forgotten masterpiece, proving that grunge wasn’t the only game in town in the 90s. As this poll showed, albums like Pandemonium, with its industrial depth and dark tones, and Show World, packed with power-pop hooks, were strong contenders, but Jesus Jones stood out for its bold experimentation.
This is what the DMO Union on Patreon is all about—your suggestions directly shape what we cover. With every poll, you bring fresh perspectives and overlooked classics to the table. If you’re not part of the Union yet, now’s the perfect time to join, nominate your favorite albums, and help us rediscover the hidden gems of the 90s!
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