The 1990s stand as one of the most transformative decades in music history, a time when the boundaries of genre were stretched and reshaped. At the forefront of this change was the emergence of grunge, a movement that erupted from the Pacific Northwest and dramatically altered the musical landscape. Bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden became the voice of a generation disillusioned with excess and yearning for authenticity. Their raw, unpolished sound—infused with themes of angst, alienation, and rebellion—was a stark departure from the glossy sheen of 1980s glam rock and pop. The breakout success of Nevermind by Nirvana The post 100 Essential Albums From The 1990s That Everyone Should Own appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.