Episode 25 - One Hit Wonders of 90s Alt Rock

This episode looks at one-hit wonders from the 90s alt rock scene. There’s no shortage of opinions around what a “one hit wonder” actually means. For tonight’s playlist, the songs are not necessarily all "disposable", or forgettable. They're representative of the band’s best output, and certainly the song they will always be remembered for within the context of this decade. And most are simply great songs that hit at a particular time to serve their purpose - and deserve better than just being forgotten. So in this playlist you'll hear Blind Melon, The Refreshments, Sandbox, Seven Mary Three, Age of Electric, Tonic, Letters to Cleo, Deadeye Dick (from the Dumb and Dumber soundtrack!), Spacehog, Cornershop… and Toadies, because of course we are. They made one of my absolute favorite songs from the 90s, and this will mark the 3rd time I’ve used "Possum Kingdom" on this program. I crammed as much into this playlist as possible to fit into an hour, as I plan on doing the same for the 2000s at some point. Enjoy!

Original airdate: January 25, 2025

1. The Refreshments - Banditos
2. Sandbox - Curious
3. Toadies - Possum Kingdom
4. Seven Mary Three - Cumbersome
5. The Age Of Electric - Remote Control
6. Dishwalla - Counting Blue Cars (Tell Me Your Thoughts On God)
7. Tonic - If You Could Only See
8. Letters To Cleo - Here and Now
9. Nada Surf - Popular
10. Superdrag - Sucked Out
11. Deadeye Dick - New Age Girl
12. Spacehog - In the Meantime
13. Cornershop - Brimful Of Asha (Norman Cook Remix Single Version)
14. Blind Melon - No Rain