Funny how time works. One day we’re living in the ‘90s wearing high-waisted dad jeans, watching ‘Seinfeld,’ and talking about ‘The Matrix.’ Then all of the sudden it’s 2022 and we’re still doing all that shit. Despite ‘90s trends stuck in a never-ending time loop, somehow the music of the decade seemed to age drastically overnight.
So, are you ready to feel old? Here are five classic albums from the ‘90s that are somehow celebrating their 50th anniversary this year whether it mathematically makes sense or not.
Green Day “Dookie”
Lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong was a mere 21 years old when his band’s breakthrough album debuted. According to my calculations, that would put him in his early 70s today. Sure, that may not sound right. Then again, neither does setting your clocks ahead and back during daylight savings. Time is weird like that.
Dr. Dre “The Chronic”
Feels like this album came out maybe 30 years ago tops, but unfortunately time doesn’t lie. Neither does my math on this one. Believe me, I cross-checked my work almost twice. Anyway, this album was simply iconic and I still can’t believe it came out during the Nixon administration.
Alanis Morrissette “Jagged Little Pill”
Isn’t it ironic that time seems to be moving faster than your brain can keep up? Feels like only yesterday that we as a society were questioning Alanis’ definition of the word “irony.” But here we are 50 years later completely unable to let that shit go. Time may move on, but our collective interest in correcting women publicly will never.
Rancid “…And Out Come the Wolves”
This album for sure seems like it could be their most recent one. Either time flew by at an alarming rate or I haven’t listened to a single Rancid album since this one. Now that I think about it, it’s definitely the latter. Wow, these past five decades really snuck up on me as a 30-year-old. I guess there just isn’t enough time in the day to acknowledge Rancid’s 21st century discography.
Nirvana “Nevermind”
The passage of time happens so quickly that you probably didn’t even realize that this album is celebrating its half century mark. Just think. In just a few short years this record is going to be 100 years old. Unfortunately, by that time we’ll all be dead because for some reason that’s how time works now?