Top 10 Best Bands of the 1990s

These three individuals absolutely deserve the number one spot. Dave Grohl's drumming is immensely tight, with some very creative drumming from him (e.g., Scentless Apprentice). Krist's basslines, while overlooked, are incredibly groovy and work great with the songs (e.g., Lounge Act).

And, of course, Kurt Cobain. He wrote amazingly haunting, beautiful melodies and riffs. He truly knew how to convey emotion through song and is one of the greatest songwriters to ever live.

Undeniably the best! Nirvana is an extremely innovative band that uses elaborate elements and great writing to achieve amazing success!

They created such a unique soundscape, incorporating elements from other genres such as classical and jazz in their melodic harmonies. They definitely came more into their prime during the 2000s but were great in the 90s too.

I can't think of any Radiohead song that I don't like. Talented Thom Yorke, nerdy musical genius Jonny Greenwood, Ed's ambient sounds - everything about this band is funk'n great.

I can't think of a Radiohead song I hate. Can't say the same for Nirvana, what with some choice lyrics and whatnot.

Different, unique, and special. This band was ahead of its time. Amazing melancholic tunes. I love Nirvana, but AIC wins every single time in my book. Just my opinion.

Facelift, SAP, Dirt, Jar of Flies, Unplugged - all came out in the 90s. Best music around.

Without a doubt the best band of the 90s. Every song they did in the 90s is amazing.

When you take into consideration the three albums they put out in the decade, no one else measures up.

Amazing band live, so much energy. I encourage you to see this band if you have the chance!

Better than all the bands listed above them. Nirvana is good but overrated.

The band as a whole is amazing. Pearl Jam has managed to remain relevant to this day (almost three decades), which is a big deal considering that grunge and rock, in general, are not nearly as acclaimed as they once were.

On top of that, we have Eddie Vedder, a musical genius whose voice is probably the best in grunge history, or at least among the best. His legacy is purely musical, with no scandals to pump up his status.

The only reason Nirvana is usually given the edge in their dispute is because of the romantic, pop cult figure Cobain has become. Who knows what would have happened if that tragedy never occurred.

What's the Story, Morning Glory? Best album of the 90s!

I almost voted for Radiohead, but they released half of their best material in the 2000s. Same with Tool, Weezer (arguably. The Blue album was pretty darn great), and Green Day.

I love their work from 1994-2000. They got really bad in 2002, though, and then they sucked for the rest of their career. They were extremely good in the 90s, though. Definitely Maybe is my favorite album ever.

They boosted Britpop to the top of the world. That's all!

Green Day is my favorite band ever! They have multiple amazing sounds and awesome lyrics that kids, young adults, and adults can all connect to. They have many hits, from Longview, a song about boredom, to Good Riddance (Time of Your Life), which basically says FU. You can find multiple meanings in many of their songs too.

In the 90s, they quickly became popular with their third studio album, Dookie. They are still making awesome albums like American Idiot, with many smash hits like Boulevard of Broken Dreams and 21 Guns. Still making music and going on tours to entertain their fans for all these years is very impressive.

Adding the fact that they have had the same members for basically their whole music career - Tre Cool, Billie Joe Armstrong, and Mike Dirnt - is remarkable. Billie Joe's unique voice, Tre's impressive drumming, and Mike's mesmerizing use of the bass have the crowd dancing along to their music.

The Led Zeppelin of the 90s. Can't take away how great the other bands on this list are, but Soundgarden is a third-place finisher, behind only AIC and Nirvana.

Soundgarden and Alice in Chains deserve the top two spots.

Best hard rock and superb high voice of Chris Cornell.

Can anyone imagine a world where the Foo Fighters did not fight the Foos? NO.

A band that inspired a generation, truly summing up life in their lyrics. A clever, quirky group of talented chaps with personalities to match. Blur needs to be in the top ten. The Britpop movement was the nineties, and it was Albarn who set it all in motion.

Definitely the most creative band of the 90s. They practically started the Britpop and Cool Britannia movement with their album Modern Life is Rubbish. When they became bored of Britpop, they got experimental, and in 1997, they released their self-titled album, which is one of my all-time favorites.

Come on, number 15? They shut down Wall Street! They have the most unique sound of the 90s and a perfect fusion of rap and metal.

Politically inspiring masters of rap metal.

Huge fan of this group. They rule.

R.E.M. has some of the best songs from the late 80s to the 90s. They seriously deserve more respect and graduate degrees than Nirvana, which rose to fame due to a death.

If you needed a break from grunge and wanted more thoughtful lyrics and elite musicianship, you turned to R.E.M.

There is no one else like Weezer! They manage to mix heavy guitar with catchy pop melodies, creating such a unique sound. Almost every one of their songs is a classic: Buddy Holly, Say It Ain't So, The Good Life, Across the Sea, El Scorcho, the list goes on and on!

Great band. They've definitely had their share of questionable songs in the 2000s onwards, but you can't deny that every song from their 90s output is just fantastic.

Both of their 90s albums are classics, making them tied with Nirvana for the number of good albums in that decade. And I'd argue Weezer's are even better.

Amazing band! Anyone who says otherwise hasn't taken the time to listen to their catalog.

Go listen to Core and Purple all the way through. You're welcome.

This poll is whack. STP is top 10 easily.

I wasn't born until 1999, but Sublime fully captures Southern California in the '90s.