Kickin it up a notch on deck with the only Great White tune I ever really liked (and made my playlist on the Saturday morning classic rock radio show I co-hosted at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay in 2008).
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At noon, the Sunday vibe shifts from the crates to the garage. Bob Stei is taking over with a 3-hour deep dive into the 90s Alternative revolution.
We’re moving past the polished 80s and straight into the distorted heart of the decade. From the massive anthems of Pearl Jam and STP to the Britpop rivalry of Blur vs. Oasis.
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On this day (April 26) in 1994, my favorite band released one of my favorite albums. 'A Date with The Smithereens' features some incredible basslines, Lou Reed on two tracks, and the whole thing is a damn banger.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP0IenmeCOtzOo7x_6-4rXQLabOz1xXMn&si=kEEcwhjWp_qsCIi4
At the time, my 14th birthday had just passed, I was getting even more into music, and 'A Date with The Smithereens' was MINDBLOWING then. And to me, it still hits. From the opening of 'War for My Mind' to lighter tracks to maybe one of my favorite songs of all time, 'Sleep the Night Away'. Over 30 years later, I still play this one regularly.
RIP original singer (and main songwriter) Pat DiNizio, and long live The Smithereens (who still perform and tour with other singers-- something I'm sure Pat would have loved).
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Early Street Villains - Charleston '98
"'Charleston ' is an indie rock song with a southern vibe that can take you back to your earliest relationships"
The evening’s “live” selection on deck is literally … “Alive.” Love the audience reaction.
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Sonic Temple
It's #4 from The Cult and it's released on April 10, 1989. It features some their biggest hits that push it to #10 on the US charts, including "Sweet Soul Sister" and "Sun King." It was the first time the band worked with producer Bob Rock and the last with long-time bassist Jamie Stewart. #thecult #sonictemple #80srock #rock #rockmusic #90srock #firewoman #hardrock #heavymetal #sunking #music #msuicsky #musiciansky
Third Eye Blind
Their debut album is released on April 8, 1997. It remains their best-selling album with certified platinum with over 6 million copies sold. This is the album that helped bridge the grit of early 90's grunge and the more polished alt-rock and power pop that followed. #thirdeyeblind #90srock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #jumper #powerpop #selfcharmedlife
I may be dumb but I’m not a dweeb …
Offspring release their third album Smash on April 8, 1994. Independent record label Epitaph releases the album and it sells over 6 million copies making it the best-selling independent releases of all-time. It's massive success helped push California punk into the mainstream alongside bands like Green Day and Bad Religion. Check out Smash (2008 Remaster) by The Offspring on Amazon Music #offspring #smash #90srock #rock #rockmusic…
https://robinbannks.com/2026/04/08/i-may-be-dumb-but-im-not-a-dweeb/
Human Touch
The Boss releases his first major work without The E Street Band on March 31, 1992. It's famously released with another album -- Lucky Town. Human Touch was nominated for Best Rock Vocal Performance at the '93 Grammys. That's Randy Jackson on bass and Jeff Porcaro on drums. #brucespringsteen #theboss #springsteen #humantouch #90srock #rockmusic #90smusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #jeffpocaro #jonlandau
Dry
PJ Harvey released her debut studio album Dry on March 30, 1992. Chicago Tribune reviewer Greg Kot referred to Dry as "jagged, lacerating and sexy in a disorienting sort of way" and likened the album to Broken English by Marianne Faithfull and Horses by Patti Smith. That's some heavy stuff. #PJHarvey #dry #90smusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #rock #rockmusic #90srock #alternativerock #indierock
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