KROQ Top 106.7 Songs of 1994
| Rank | Artist | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Day | Longview | Dookie (1994) |
| 2 | The Offspring | Come Out And Play | Smash (1994) |
| 3 | Stone Temple Pilots | Vasoline | Purple (1994) |
| 4 | The Offspring | Self Esteem | Smash (1994) |
| 5 | Soundgarden | Black Hole Sun | Superunknown (1994) |
| 6 | Nine Inch Nails | Closer | The Downward Spiral (1994) |
| 7 | Candlebox | Far Behind | Candlebox (1993) |
| 8 | Green Day | Basket Case | Dookie (1994) |
| 9 | The Cranberries | Zombie | No Need to Argue (1994) |
| 10 | Nirvana | About A Girl | MTV Unplugged in New York (1994) |
| 11 | Beck | Loser | Mellow Gold (1994) |
| 12 | Pearl Jam | Yellow Ledbetter | Non-album Single (1992) |
| 13 | Stone Temple Pilots | Interstate Love Song | Purple (1994) |
| 14 | Counting Crows | Mr. Jones | August and Everything After (1993) |
| 15 | Soundgarden | Fell On Black Days | Superunknown (1994) |
| 16 | Tori Amos | Cornflake Girl | Under the Pink (1994) |
| 17 | Nirvana | All Apologies | In Utero (1993) |
| 18 | Mazzy Star | Fade Into You | So Tonight That I Might See (1993) |
| 19 | Green Day | Welcome To Paradise | Dookie (1994) |
| 20 | Counting Crows | Round Here | August and Everything After (1993) |
| 21 | Live | I Alone | Throwing Copper (1994) |
| 22 | Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories | Stay | Non-album Single (1994) |
| 23 | Nirvana | Rape Me | In Utero (1993) |
| 24 | Hole | Doll Parts | Live Through This (1994) |
| 25 | R.E.M. | Bang And Blame | Monster (1994) |
| 26 | Stone Temple Pilots | Big Empty | Non-album Single (1994) |
| 27 | Soundgarden | Spoonman | Superunknown (1994) |
| 28 | Crash Test Dummies | Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm | God Shuffled His Feet (1993) |
| 29 | Weezer | Buddy Holly | Weezer (Blue Album) (1994) |
| 30 | The Smashing Pumpkins | Landslide | Pisces Iscariot (1994) |
| 31 | Alice In Chains | No Excuses | Jar of Flies (1994) |
| 32 | Pearl Jam | Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town | Vs. (1993) |
| 33 | Nirvana | Sappy | Non-album Single (1993) |
| 34 | U2 | All I Want Is You | Rattle and Hum (1988) |
| 35 | Candlebox | You | Candlebox (1993) |
| 36 | R.E.M. | What's The Frequency, Kenneth? | Monster (1994) |
| 37 | Green Day | When I Come Around | Dookie (1994) |
| 38 | Cowboy Junkies | Sweet Jane | The Trinity Session (1988) |
| 39 | Meat Puppets | Backwater | Too High to Die (1994) |
| 40 | Morrissey | The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get | Vauxhall and I (1994) |
| 41 | Nirvana | Dumb | In Utero (1993) |
| 42 | Frente! | Labour Of Love | Marvin the Album (1994) |
| 43 | Pearl Jam | Dissident | Vs. (1993) |
| 44 | Veruca Salt | Seether | American Thighs (1994) |
| 45 | James | Laid | Laid (1993) |
| 46 | Bad Religion | Infected | Stranger Than Fiction (1994) |
| 47 | Blur | Girls & Boys | Parklife (1994) |
| 48 | Counting Crows | Einstein on the Beach (For an Eggman) | Non-album Single (1994) |
| 49 | Soundgarden | My Wave | Superunknown (1994) |
| 50 | Tori Amos | God | Under the Pink (1994) |
| 51 | Stone Temple Pilots | Creep | Core (1992) |
| 52 | Weezer | Undone - The Sweater Song | Weezer (Blue Album) (1994) |
| 53 | Live | Selling The Drama | Throwing Copper (1994) |
| 54 | Urge Overkill | Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon | Non-album Single (1994) |
| 55 | Collective Soul | Shine | Hints Allegations and Things Left Unsaid (1993) |
| 56 | Pearl Jam | Not For You | Vitalogy (1994) |
| 57 | Sheryl Crow | All I Wanna Do | Tuesday Night Music Club (1993) |
| 58 | Beastie Boys | Sabotage | Ill Communication (1994) |
| 59 | Hole | Miss World | Live Through This (1994) |
| 60 | Alice In Chains | I Stay Away | Jar of Flies (1994) |
| 61 | Oingo Boingo | Insanity | Boingo (1994) |
| 62 | Danzig | Mother | Danzig (1988) |
| 63 | Cracker | Get Off This | Kerosene Hat (1993) |
| 64 | Frente! | Bizarre Love Triangle | Marvin the Album (1994) |
| 65 | Sonic Youth | Bull In The Heather | Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star (1994) |
| 66 | Gin Blossoms | Found Out About You | New Miserable Experience (1992) |
| 67 | The Offspring | Gotta Get Away | Smash (1994) |
| 68 | Enigma | Return To Innocence | The Cross of Changes (1993) |
| 69 | Pearl Jam | Better Man | Vitalogy (1994) |
| 70 | Rage Against The Machine | Freedom | Rage Against the Machine (1992) |
| 71 | Toad The Wet Sprocket | Fall Down | Dulcinea (1994) |
| 72 | Dinosaur Jr. | Feel The Pain | Without a Sound (1994) |
| 73 | Beastie Boys | Sure Shot | Ill Communication (1994) |
| 74 | Pretenders | Night In My Veins | Last of the Independents (1994) |
| 75 | The Afghan Whigs | Gentlemen | Gentlemen (1993) |
| 76 | The Black Crowes | A Conspiracy | Amorica (1994) |
| 77 | Alice In Chains | Got Me Wrong | Sap (1992) |
| 78 | Liz Phair | Supernova | Whip-Smart (1994) |
| 79 | Mazzy Star | Halah | She Hangs Brightly (1990) |
| 80 | Pearl Jam | Glorified G | Vs. (1993) |
| 81 | Pavement | Cut Your Hair | Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain (1994) |
| 82 | Bad Religion | Struck A Nerve | Recipe for Hate (1993) |
| 83 | Oasis | Supersonic | Definitely Maybe (1994) |
| 84 | Seal | Prayer For The Dying | Seal (1994) |
| 85 | Nine Inch Nails | March Of The Pigs | The Downward Spiral (1994) |
| 86 | Luscious Jackson | Citysong | Natural Ingredients (1994) |
| 87 | Counting Crows | Rain King | August and Everything After (1993) |
| 88 | The Cure | Purple Haze (album version) | Non-album Single (1993) |
| 89 | The Smashing Pumpkins | Mayonaise | Siamese Dream (1993) |
| 90 | Sarah McLachlan | Possession | Fumbling Towards Ecstasy (1993) |
| 91 | The Flaming Lips | She Don't Use Jelly | Transmissions from the Satellite Heart (1993) |
| 92 | Oingo Boingo | Hey! | Boingo (1994) |
| 93 | Bad Religion | 21st Century (Digital Boy) | Against the Grain (1990) |
| 94 | Erasure | Always | I Say I Say I Say (1994) |
| 95 | Gin Blossoms | Until I Fall Away | New Miserable Experience (1992) |
| 96 | Eve's Plum | I Want It All | Envy (1993) |
| 97 | Sonic Youth | Superstar | Non-album Single (1994) |
| 98 | Velocity Girl | Sorry Again | Simpatico (1994) |
| 99 | Whale | Hobo Humpin' Slobo Babe | We Care (1995) |
| 100 | James | Say Something | Laid (1993) |
| 101 | Pearl Jam | Tremor Christ | Vitalogy (1994) |
| 102 | Toad The Wet Sprocket | Something's Always Wrong | Dulcinea (1994) |
| 103 | Cracker | Euro-Trash Girl | Kerosene Hat (1993) |
| 104 | Sheryl Crow | Leaving Las Vegas | Tuesday Night Music Club (1993) |
| 105 | Grant Lee Buffalo | Mockingbirds | Mighty Joe Moon (1994) |
| 106 | Rollins Band | Liar | Weight (1994) |
| 106.7 | Soul Coughing | Screenwriter's Blues | Ruby Vroom (1994) |
Additional Notes on Songs
- Rank 1: Green Day - Longview - Dookie (1994)
A pop-punk anthem from Dookie, its slacker energy made it a KROQ staple. - Rank 2: The Offspring - Come Out And Play - Smash (1994)
A punk-rock hit from Smash, its infectious riff dominated KROQ airwaves. - Rank 3: Stone Temple Pilots - Vasoline - Purple (1994)
A gritty alt-rock track from Purple, its driving energy was a KROQ favorite. - Rank 4: The Offspring - Self Esteem - Smash (1994)
A self-deprecating punk track from Smash, its relatable lyrics resonated on KROQ. - Rank 5: Soundgarden - Black Hole Sun - Superunknown (1994)
A haunting grunge track from Superunknown, its psychedelic vibe was a KROQ hit. - Rank 6: Nine Inch Nails - Closer - The Downward Spiral (1994)
An industrial rock track from The Downward Spiral, its provocative edge dominated KROQ. - Rank 7: Candlebox - Far Behind - Candlebox (1993)
A melodic grunge track from their self-titled debut, its emotional intensity earned KROQ spins. - Rank 8: Green Day - Basket Case - Dookie (1994)
An anxious pop-punk track from Dookie, its catchy energy was a KROQ staple. - Rank 9: The Cranberries - Zombie - No Need to Argue (1994)
A powerful alt-rock track from No Need to Argue, its political message resonated on KROQ. - Rank 10: Nirvana - About A Girl - MTV Unplugged in New York (1994)
A tender acoustic track from MTV Unplugged in New York, its raw emotion was a KROQ favorite. - Rank 11: Beck - Loser - Mellow Gold (1994)
A slacker alt-rock anthem from Mellow Gold, its quirky vibe continued to shine on KROQ. - Rank 12: Pearl Jam - Yellow Ledbetter - Non-album Single (1992)
A soulful grunge track, later on the Jeremy B-side, its emotional depth kept it in KROQ rotation. - Rank 13: Stone Temple Pilots - Interstate Love Song - Purple (1994)
A melodic alt-rock track from Purple, its heartfelt vibe was a KROQ hit. - Rank 14: Counting Crows - Mr. Jones - August and Everything After (1993)
A jangly alt-rock track from August and Everything After, its nostalgic tone remained a KROQ staple. - Rank 15: Soundgarden - Fell On Black Days - Superunknown (1994)
A brooding grunge track from Superunknown, its melancholic energy resonated on KROQ. - Rank 16: Tori Amos - Cornflake Girl - Under the Pink (1994)
A quirky piano-driven track from Under the Pink, its playful energy earned KROQ spins. - Rank 17: Nirvana - All Apologies - In Utero (1993)
A haunting grunge track from In Utero, its emotional depth continued on KROQ. - Rank 18: Mazzy Star - Fade Into You - So Tonight That I Might See (1993)
A dreamy alt-rock track from So Tonight That I Might See, its ethereal vibe was a KROQ favorite. - Rank 19: Green Day - Welcome To Paradise - Dookie (1994)
An energetic pop-punk track from Dookie, its rebellious spirit resonated on KROQ. - Rank 20: Counting Crows - Round Here - August and Everything After (1993)
A reflective alt-rock track from August and Everything After, its storytelling kept it in KROQ rotation. - Rank 21: Live - I Alone - Throwing Copper (1994)
A soaring alt-rock track from Throwing Copper, its spiritual energy was a KROQ hit. - Rank 22: Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories - Stay - Non-album Single (1994)
A heartfelt pop track from the Reality Bites soundtrack, its emotional tone dominated KROQ. - Rank 23: Nirvana - Rape Me - In Utero (1993)
A provocative grunge track from In Utero, its raw emotion remained a KROQ staple. - Rank 24: Hole - Doll Parts - Live Through This (1994)
A raw alt-rock track from Live Through This, its vulnerable intensity resonated on KROQ. - Rank 25: R.E.M. - Bang And Blame - Monster (1994)
A gritty alt-rock track from Monster, its distorted energy was a KROQ hit. - Rank 26: Stone Temple Pilots - Big Empty - Non-album Single (1994)
A haunting alt-rock track from The Crow soundtrack, its atmospheric vibe resonated on KROQ. - Rank 27: Soundgarden - Spoonman - Superunknown (1994)
A funky grunge track from Superunknown, its unique rhythm continued to shine on KROQ. - Rank 28: Crash Test Dummies - Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm - God Shuffled His Feet (1993)
A quirky folk-rock track from God Shuffled His Feet, its haunting melody earned KROQ spins. - Rank 29: Weezer - Buddy Holly - Weezer (Blue Album) (1994)
A nerdy pop-rock anthem from their self-titled debut, its catchy hooks dominated KROQ. - Rank 30: The Smashing Pumpkins - Landslide - Pisces Iscariot (1994)
A tender cover of Fleetwood Mac’s classic from Pisces Iscariot, its emotional depth was a KROQ favorite. - Rank 31: Alice In Chains - No Excuses - Jar of Flies (1994)
A melodic grunge track from Jar of Flies, its harmonious vibe resonated on KROQ. - Rank 32: Pearl Jam - Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town - Vs. (1993)
A heartfelt grunge ballad from Vs., its storytelling kept it in KROQ rotation. - Rank 33: Nirvana - Sappy - Non-album Single (1993)
A raw grunge track, later on the No Alternative compilation, its haunting tone continued on KROQ. - Rank 34: U2 - All I Want Is You - Rattle and Hum (1988)
A soulful rock track from Rattle and Hum, its emotional depth earned KROQ spins. - Rank 35: Candlebox - You - Candlebox (1993)
A heavy grunge track from their self-titled debut, its raw energy resonated on KROQ. - Rank 36: R.E.M. - What's The Frequency, Kenneth? - Monster (1994)
An upbeat alt-rock track from Monster, its quirky energy was a KROQ hit. - Rank 37: Green Day - When I Come Around - Dookie (1994)
A melodic pop-punk track from Dookie, its anthemic vibe dominated KROQ. - Rank 38: Cowboy Junkies - Sweet Jane - The Trinity Session (1988)
A haunting cover of The Velvet Underground’s classic from The Trinity Session, its moody vibe kept it in KROQ rotation. - Rank 39: Meat Puppets - Backwater - Too High to Die (1994)
A jangly alt-rock track from Too High to Die, its laid-back energy earned KROQ spins. - Rank 40: Morrissey - The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get - Vauxhall and I (1994)
A sardonic pop-rock track from Vauxhall and I, its witty lyrics resonated on KROQ. - Rank 41: Nirvana - Dumb - In Utero (1993)
A melancholic grunge track from In Utero, its understated emotion continued on KROQ. - Rank 42: Frente! - Labour Of Love - Marvin the Album (1994)
Frente!, an Australian indie pop band, delivered this delicate, acoustic track with a minimalist charm, from Marvin the Album. It captures their signature soft, emotive style. KROQ aired it for its intimate, indie appeal. - Rank 43: Pearl Jam - Dissident - Vs. (1993)
A driving grunge track from Vs., its rebellious energy kept it in KROQ rotation. - Rank 44: Veruca Salt - Seether - American Thighs (1994)
A fiery alt-rock track from American Thighs, its grungy attitude was a KROQ hit. - Rank 45: James - Laid - Laid (1993)
A playful alt-rock track from Laid, its cheeky energy resonated on KROQ. - Rank 46: Bad Religion - Infected - Stranger Than Fiction (1994)
A melodic punk track from Stranger Than Fiction, its introspective tone earned KROQ spins. - Rank 47: Blur - Girls & Boys - Parklife (1994)
An upbeat Britpop track from Parklife, its danceable beat was a KROQ favorite. - Rank 48: Counting Crows - Einstein on the Beach (For an Eggman) - Non-album Single (1994)
An upbeat alt-rock track, later on DGC Rarities Vol. 1, its whimsical vibe fit KROQ’s playlist. - Rank 49: Soundgarden - My Wave - Superunknown (1994)
A heavy grunge track from Superunknown, its rhythmic energy resonated on KROQ. - Rank 50: Tori Amos - God - Under the Pink (1994)
A provocative piano-driven track from Under the Pink, its bold energy earned KROQ spins. - Rank 51: Stone Temple Pilots - Creep - Core (1992)
A melancholic grunge track from Core, its emotional depth continued on KROQ. - Rank 52: Weezer - Undone - The Sweater Song - Weezer (Blue Album) (1994)
A quirky pop-rock track from their self-titled debut, its slacker vibe was a KROQ hit. - Rank 53: Live - Selling The Drama - Throwing Copper (1994)
An anthemic alt-rock track from Throwing Copper, its spiritual intensity resonated on KROQ. - Rank 54: Urge Overkill - Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon - Non-album Single (1994)
A sultry cover of Neil Diamond’s classic from the Pulp Fiction soundtrack, its retro vibe was a KROQ hit. - Rank 55: Collective Soul - Shine - Hints Allegations and Things Left Unsaid (1993)
An anthemic alt-rock track from their debut, its uplifting energy kept it in KROQ rotation. - Rank 56: Pearl Jam - Not For You - Vitalogy (1994)
A defiant grunge track from Vitalogy, its raw attitude resonated on KROQ. - Rank 57: Sheryl Crow - All I Wanna Do - Tuesday Night Music Club (1993)
A breezy pop-rock track from Tuesday Night Music Club, its carefree vibe was a KROQ favorite. - Rank 58: Beastie Boys - Sabotage - Ill Communication (1994)
A high-energy hip-hop track from Ill Communication, its rebellious spirit dominated KROQ. - Rank 59: Hole - Miss World - Live Through This (1994)
A raw alt-rock track from Live Through This, its grungy energy earned KROQ spins. - Rank 60: Alice In Chains - I Stay Away - Jar of Flies (1994)
A haunting grunge track from Jar of Flies, its eerie vibe resonated on KROQ. - Rank 61: Oingo Boingo - Insanity - Boingo (1994)
A theatrical alt-rock track from Boingo, its dramatic flair fit KROQ’s playlist. - Rank 62: Danzig - Mother - Danzig (1988)
A dark metal track from their self-titled debut, its brooding energy kept it in KROQ rotation. - Rank 63: Cracker - Get Off This - Kerosene Hat (1993)
A funky alt-rock track from Kerosene Hat, its groovy vibe earned KROQ spins. - Rank 64: Frente! - Bizarre Love Triangle - Marvin the Album (1994)
Frente!, an Australian indie pop band, delivered this soft, acoustic cover of New Order’s classic, from Marvin the Album. Its stripped-down arrangement adds a tender, intimate feel. KROQ aired it for its fresh, indie reinterpretation. - Rank 65: Sonic Youth - Bull In The Heather - Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star (1994)
A noisy alt-rock track from Experimental Jet Set, its experimental vibe resonated on KROQ. - Rank 66: Gin Blossoms - Found Out About You - New Miserable Experience (1992)
A jangly alt-rock track from New Miserable Experience, its bittersweet tone continued on KROQ. - Rank 67: The Offspring - Gotta Get Away - Smash (1994)
A driving punk-rock track from Smash, its intense energy was a KROQ hit. - Rank 68: Enigma - Return To Innocence - The Cross of Changes (1993)
An ethereal worldbeat track from The Cross of Changes, its spiritual vibe earned KROQ spins. - Rank 69: Pearl Jam - Better Man - Vitalogy (1994)
A heartfelt grunge ballad from Vitalogy, its emotional depth dominated KROQ. - Rank 70: Rage Against The Machine - Freedom - Rage Against the Machine (1992)
A fiery rap-metal track from their debut, its political rage kept it in KROQ rotation. - Rank 71: Toad The Wet Sprocket - Fall Down - Dulcinea (1994)
A melodic alt-rock track from Dulcinea, its introspective tone resonated on KROQ. - Rank 72: Dinosaur Jr. - Feel The Pain - Without a Sound (1994)
A jangly alt-rock track from Without a Sound, its slacker vibe was a KROQ favorite. - Rank 73: Beastie Boys - Sure Shot - Ill Communication (1994)
A funky hip-hop track from Ill Communication, its playful energy earned KROQ spins. - Rank 74: Pretenders - Night In My Veins - Last of the Independents (1994)
A spirited rock track from Last of the Independents, its classic vibe fit KROQ’s playlist. - Rank 75: The Afghan Whigs - Gentlemen - Gentlemen (1993)
The Afghan Whigs, an alternative rock band, delivered this dark, soulful track with a raw emotional edge, from Gentlemen. It blends grunge and R&B influences with intense lyrics. KROQ aired it for its brooding, underground appeal. - Rank 76: The Black Crowes - A Conspiracy - Amorica (1994)
The Black Crowes, a Southern rock band, crafted this funky, bluesy track with a gritty edge, from Amorica. It showcases their signature retro rock sound with a 90s twist. KROQ played it for its rootsy, alternative vibe. - Rank 77: Alice In Chains - Got Me Wrong - Sap (1992)
A melancholic grunge track from Sap, its acoustic vibe kept it in KROQ rotation. - Rank 78: Liz Phair - Supernova - Whip-Smart (1994)
A punchy alt-rock track from Whip-Smart, its confident energy resonated on KROQ. - Rank 79: Mazzy Star - Halah - She Hangs Brightly (1990)
A dreamy alt-rock track from She Hangs Brightly, its ethereal vibe continued on KROQ. - Rank 80: Pearl Jam - Glorified G - Vs. (1993)
A satirical grunge track from Vs., its biting energy resonated on KROQ. - Rank 81: Pavement - Cut Your Hair - Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain (1994)
A lo-fi indie rock track from Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain, its slacker vibe was a KROQ hit. - Rank 82: Bad Religion - Struck A Nerve - Recipe for Hate (1993)
A melodic punk track from Recipe for Hate, its introspective energy earned KROQ spins. - Rank 83: Oasis - Supersonic - Definitely Maybe (1994)
A raw Britpop track from Definitely Maybe, its anthemic energy resonated on KROQ. - Rank 84: Seal - Prayer For The Dying - Seal (1994)
A soulful pop track from his self-titled album, its heartfelt vibe fit KROQ’s playlist. - Rank 85: Nine Inch Nails - March Of The Pigs - The Downward Spiral (1994)
A chaotic industrial track from The Downward Spiral, its aggressive energy continued on KROQ. - Rank 86: Luscious Jackson - Citysong - Natural Ingredients (1994)
Luscious Jackson, an alternative hip-hop band, delivered this funky, laid-back track with a cool urban vibe, from Natural Ingredients. It blends rap, rock, and groove with a 90s flair. KROQ aired it for its eclectic, downtown appeal. - Rank 87: Counting Crows - Rain King - August and Everything After (1993)
A soaring alt-rock track from August and Everything After, its emotional energy kept it in KROQ rotation. - Rank 88: The Cure - Purple Haze (album version) - Non-album Single (1993)
A psychedelic cover of Jimi Hendrix’s classic, its trippy vibe continued to resonate on KROQ. - Rank 89: The Smashing Pumpkins - Mayonaise - Siamese Dream (1993)
A dreamy alt-rock track from Siamese Dream, its nostalgic vibe remained a KROQ favorite. - Rank 90: Sarah McLachlan - Possession - Fumbling Towards Ecstasy (1993)
A haunting alt-pop track from Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, its emotional depth earned KROQ spins. - Rank 91: The Flaming Lips - She Don't Use Jelly - Transmissions from the Satellite Heart (1993)
A quirky alt-rock track from Transmissions, its playful energy resonated on KROQ. - Rank 92: Oingo Boingo - Hey! - Boingo (1994)
An eccentric alt-rock track from Boingo, its theatrical flair fit KROQ’s vibe. - Rank 93: Bad Religion - 21st Century (Digital Boy) - Against the Grain (1990)
A punk anthem from Against the Grain, its satirical energy kept it in KROQ rotation. - Rank 94: Erasure - Always - I Say I Say I Say (1994)
A dreamy synth-pop track from I Say I Say I Say, its romantic vibe earned KROQ spins. - Rank 95: Gin Blossoms - Until I Fall Away - New Miserable Experience (1992)
A melodic alt-rock track from New Miserable Experience, its heartfelt tone resonated on KROQ. - Rank 96: Eve's Plum - I Want It All - Envy (1993)
Eve's Plum, an obscure alternative band, delivered this punchy, grunge-tinged track with a raw 90s vibe, from Envy. It showcases their gritty, melodic style. KROQ aired it for its underground, energetic appeal. - Rank 97: Sonic Youth - Superstar - Non-album Single (1994)
A dreamy cover of The Carpenters’ classic from the If I Were a Carpenter compilation, its lo-fi vibe fit KROQ’s playlist. - Rank 98: Velocity Girl - Sorry Again - Simpatico (1994)
Velocity Girl, an indie rock band, crafted this jangly, bittersweet track with a 90s pop-punk edge, from Simpatico. It captures the era’s indie scene with its melodic charm. KROQ played it for its nostalgic, indie appeal. - Rank 99: Whale - Hobo Humpin' Slobo Babe - We Care (1995)
Whale, a Swedish alternative band, released this funky, eccentric track as a single in 1994, later on We Care. It blends rock, rap, and pop with a playful, chaotic energy. KROQ aired it for its quirky, experimental vibe. - Rank 100: James - Say Something - Laid (1993)
A tender alt-rock track from Laid, its emotional depth earned KROQ spins. - Rank 101: Pearl Jam - Tremor Christ - Vitalogy (1994)
A heavy grunge track from Vitalogy, its intense energy resonated on KROQ. - Rank 102: Toad The Wet Sprocket - Something's Always Wrong - Dulcinea (1994)
A melancholic alt-rock track from Dulcinea, its reflective tone was a KROQ favorite. - Rank 103: Cracker - Euro-Trash Girl - Kerosene Hat (1993)
A sprawling alt-rock track from Kerosene Hat, its storytelling kept it in KROQ rotation. - Rank 104: Sheryl Crow - Leaving Las Vegas - Tuesday Night Music Club (1993)
A moody pop-rock track from Tuesday Night Music Club, its cinematic vibe resonated on KROQ. - Rank 105: Grant Lee Buffalo - Mockingbirds - Mighty Joe Moon (1994)
A haunting alt-folk track from Mighty Joe Moon, its emotional depth earned KROQ spins. - Rank 106: Rollins Band - Liar - Weight (1994)
A fierce alt-metal track from Weight, its raw intensity fit KROQ’s vibe. - Rank 106.7: Soul Coughing - Screenwriter's Blues - Ruby Vroom (1994)
An eclectic alt-rock track from Ruby Vroom, its jazzy, spoken-word vibe was a fitting end to KROQ’s countdown.
About 1994
In 1994, KROQ embraced the peak of the alternative rock era, with Green Day and The Offspring leading the pop-punk wave. Grunge continued its reign with Soundgarden and Nirvana, while eclectic hits from Mazzy Star and Beck showcased KROQ’s diverse taste in the evolving music scene.