The Rondelles, “Rediscover Fire” (1998)
No matter what the music history revisionists try to convince you of, let the record show that there was plenty of kickass rock music in the 90s.
The Inoocence Mission, “I Hear You Say So” (1995)
A deep cut, I guess, but simply one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard in my life.
Wire, “Eardrum Buzz” (1989)
On the surface, it sounds radically different than their angular post-punk first few albums. But on deeper listening…
Saint Etienne, “Mario’s Cafe” (1993)
I mean this as absolutely nothing but a compliment, but this song is so freaking adorable.
Santigold, “Run the Races” (2016)
Yes, it’s her first album that rightly gets the most attention, but 99¢ is so great.
Mirah, “The Ballad of the Bride of Frankenstein” (2026)
Mirah’s back and–I mean this sincerely–better than ever.
Pulp, “Begging for Change” (2026)
Oooh! This is exciting! This is the more angular side of Pulp, which wasn’t really there on More. It’s more like the Jarv.is album, which I loved.
Rosalía, “Divinize” (2025)
How come no one–absolutely not a single soul, year-end list, or reviewing site–told me this was so good?!!
Adam Ant, “Puss ‘n Boots” (1983)
Let’s just make this an Adam Ant appreciation blog sure why not might as well these days
Adam & the Ants, “Prince Charming” (1981)
It’s just bonkers to me that this song could have been a number 1 hit. Imagine that intro being played on radio!