As I mentioned during yesterday’s post, I am a teen of the 90’s. Some say I haven’t really moved on, especially musically. I just don’t think anyone can compare to the wonderfully grungy, alternative bands of the decade. Is that so wrong?

I was inspired by some fun I had on Facebook a few weeks ago, when I started uploading some of my favorite 90’s videos. All my friends seemed to love it, and we had a great time reminiscing about “the good old days” (are we getting old or what!). So without further ado, here were some of my most favorite 90’s music videos:

Smashing Pumpkins – Bullet w/ Butterfly Wings
I recorded this video on VHS and had it memorized, to the point that I could imitate all of Billy’s movements/actions throughout the entire thing. This is when my crush was at an all time fever pitch.

Bush – Greedy Fly
Forget Glycerine, this was my favorite Bush video. It was so over the top & ridiculous. I remember watching MTV, barely able to control myself, as they had a countdown clock rolling until the world premiere (back before vids would leak on the Interwebs).

Silverchair – Freak
I was ridiculously in love with Daniel Johns. My friends and I even made him this HUUUUGE birthday card that one of us gave to his manager at a concert. Sadly, I wasn’t allowed to go to that show, as my mom didn’t let me go outside of Miami to see concerts when I was 15. I clearly remember crying hysterically the entire day of the show. I still have never seen Silverchair live. I’m not bitter or anything.

No Doubt – Sunday Morning
In the 90’s, I had a love/hate relationship with Gwen Stefani. You see, I adored her, but she was dating my main man, Gavin Rossdale. That was a major no-no in my book, as clearly I was going to marry him. My little 15 year old mind didn’t know what to do with these conflicting emotions, so I just stuck to focusing on the music. This song and video basically represent everything I love about No Doubt and always will. And I’m proud to admit I finally got over my issues with the Stefani-Rossdale’s…OK, so it took awhile.

Nine Inch Nails – The Perfect Drug
The world’s best video representation of a song? YES. The imagery in this video was mind-blowingly perfect, especially to a Tim Burton/vampire obsessed teenager. I also happen to think this is one of NIN’s best tracks.

Blink-182 – Josie
Blink-182 was a little known secret in Miami. As in, no one knew who the hell they were when we were 16 and juniors in high school. But my little group of friends and I did. And they were our perfect little secret. And this video, that MTV’s 120 minutes would play late-night, made me swoon. How cute were these boys? How awesome was this new pop/punk I had never heard in my life? Then, they blew up senior year and my bubble was popped. But this video will always hold a very special place in my heart.

311 – All Mixed Up
Oh, 311. They have managed to continue their success way past the 90’s and are just as wonderful as ever. This was my favorite song off their self-titled album and I adored this video, mainly because I could watch Nick Hexum do that adorable little shimmy all day.

Weezer – Buddy Holly
Who didn’t love this fun video by Weezer? The grandpa cardigans, clips from Happy Days and good old rock and roll. There was just so much pulling at my heartstrings.

Nirvana – Heart Shaped Box
You can’t compile a list about 90’s music and not include Nirvana. It’s just sacrilege. This video was a treat for the eyes – couldn’t peel mine away while it was on. The colors, the concept….no wonder it won best alternative video in 1994.

Soundgarden – Black Hole Sun
Also another 90’s must. Everyone loved this song and was either disturbed or enamored by this music video. I’m sure it was the topic of many a water cooler discussion, but alas, I was only 13 years old so we kept it on the playground.

Sugar Ray – Every Morning
My husband groans every time I mention Sugar Ray as he thought they were one of the many bands that bastardized the 90’s music scene, but I adored their chipper, summery tunes. And also, Mark McGrath. I saw them countless times in concert and would just stare at his pretty face that was plastered on every product I owned. I found this video hilarious. Especially the poor girl in the head gear struggling to drink out of the water fountain. Comedy gold.

PUSA – Lump
Fun bands were few and far between in the 90’s. Everyone was too busy taking themselves seriously. That’s why everyone had a special place in their hearts for PUSA (Presidents of the United States of America) and their catchy and witty ditties. I had to honor Lump, as it was the first, but who remembers Peaches??? Best.

Sponge – Molly [Sixteen Candles]
Oh dear, did I dig this band. They used to play a whole lot of Sponge on our alternative station, SHE. That is, until SHE was buried and we were left with only one modern rock station. Ah, to think I complained those days. We now have NONE. My 14 year old self would have gone into seizures.

Spacehog – In The Meantime
This song and band were so strange and wonderful. It was like a breath of fresh air. I remember seeing them live in Coconut Grove at the annual Bed Races. You know, when the race used to be followed by some seriously awesome bands. Ah, the good old days.

Live – Lakini’s Juice
Live used to be and still is one of my favorite 90’s bands. They can still kick it like none other. Well, until they decided to call it quits in 2009 after some apparent legal issues? Yikes! Either way, Live’s work, especially during the Secret Samadhi days was top notch.

Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger
Both my favorite Oasis song and video. I used to tell my mom I wanted to live in this house. It’s pretty sad because this band could have done so much more if they weren’t such douche bags to each other, the media and their fans.

Sorry for the epic post, but this was such a special time for me and these videos seem to bring all the memories rushing back. What were some of your favorite music videos from the 90’s, or any other decade you grew up in?