The 1990s were a turning point in music: with the increasingly connected world enabling an unprecedented coalescence of various styles and genres, the decade fe... More
The 1990s were a turning point in music: with the increasingly connected world enabling an unprecedented coalescence of various styles and genres, the decade fe... More
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“If It Makes You Happy”—Sheryl Crow
Rob is back to share the 10 worst songs he performed during his college open-mic-night phase, as he dives into Sheryl Crow’s “If It Makes You Happy.” Later, Rob is joined by 'Baltimore Banner' columnist Leslie Gray Streeter to discuss Sheryl Crow’s career and the mistreatment of women music stars by the media (53:00).
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Leslie Gray Streeter
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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07/06/2023
1:27:02
“Loser”—Beck
Rob looks back at his journalism origin story while diving into the artistry of Beck and the absurdity of “Loser.” Later, Rob is joined by author Alex Pappademas, who may or may not have come prepared to recite both “Loser” and “The Humpty Dance” (55:00).
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Alex Pappademas
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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31/05/2023
1:30:55
“Shoop”—Salt-N-Pepa
Join Rob as he dives into his deepest darkest memories of clinging to gymnasium walls as all the other brave middle schoolers got their groove on to some ’90s R&B. Oh and, somewhere along the way, listen and learn about Salt-N-Pepa and their sexually charged song “Shoop.” Later, Pitchfork’s Julianne Escobedo Shepherd joins the mix to answer some of Rob’s Salt-N-Pepa questions (48:00).
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Julianne Escobedo Shepherd
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark
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24/05/2023
1:18:34
“Smells Like Teen Spirit”—Nirvana with Courtney Love
Rob is back and ready to share his inner-most thoughts on Batman movies, hearing Nirvana for the first time, and more as he looks back at quite possibly the most inescapable song of the '90s, “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” (4:00) Later he is joined by rockstar, lead singer of Hole, and wife of Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love to discuss her relationship with Kurt, Kurt’s beef with Pearl Jam, the original lyrics of “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” and much more (1:12:00).
Preorder Rob’s new book, ‘Songs That Explain the ‘90s' here.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Courtney Love
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
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17/05/2023
2:43:19
'60 Songs' Returns May 17!
Join Rob as he explores more iconic songs from the ’90s with even more special guests starting May 17.
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The 1990s were a turning point in music: with the increasingly connected world enabling an unprecedented coalescence of various styles and genres, the decade featured the rapid evolution of sonic artistry — and subsequently shaped the soundscape of eras that followed. Listen along as The Ringer’s preeminent music critic Rob Harvilla curates and explores 60 iconic songs from the ‘90s that define the decade.