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60 Songs That Explain the '90s
60 Songs That Explain the '90s
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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,... more

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Episodes

“Closing Time”—Semisonic

It’s last call for '90s songs and Rob’s memories as the show draws to a close. So there couldn’t be... more

13 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
“Friends in Low Places”—Garth Brooks

In the penultimate episode of 60 Songs, Rob takes it way back. Listen as he recalls the first song he... more

06 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 40 minutes
“Give Me One Reason”—Tracy Chapman

Rob ranks the books he was forced to read in high school before turning his focus on the greatness of... more

28 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
The Songs We Didn’t Do (Everyone Yells At Rob)

Hello friends, and thank you for stopping by for a very special episode of 60 Songs. With just three songs... more

21 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 46 minutes
“Hard Knock Life”—JAY-Z

Rob looks at JAY-Z’s career backwards this week before reaching the rap legend’s 90’s pop crossover hit, “Hard Knock Life.”... more

14 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 33 minutes
“Black or White”—Michael Jackson

Rob reminisces on his time witnessing Janelle Monae perform at South By Southwest in the year of Michael Jackson’s passing,... more

07 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 50 minutes
“Iris”—Goo Goo Dolls

Rob looks back at the movie ‘High Fidelity’ and observes the similarities between himself and one of the characters, who... more

31 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
“Freedom! ’90”—George Michael

Rob looks back at the top five songs that make him still feel like a 6-year-old, before turning his attention... more

24 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
"Believe"—Cher

Rob takes a trip down memory lane and once again back to his days of watching ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ before... more

17 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 33 minutes
“Are You Gonna Go My Way”—Lenny Kravitz

Rob looks back at his MTV watching days as a child in the late 80s before turning his attention to... more

10 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 36 minutes
“What’s Up”—4 Non Blondes

Rob indulges in outright negativity when focusing on some of the worst songs of the '90s before turning his attention... more

14 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
“Santeria”—Sublime

Listen as Rob reminisces on some of the funniest songs he heard from the back seat of the car as... more

06 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 33 minutes
‘60 Songs’ x ‘Bandsplain’ Live at the Teragram

Listen as Rob and Yasi Salek are joined by Chris Ryan to hold the ultimate '60 Songs' draft! But before... more

29 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 44 minutes
“I’ll Be Missing You”—Puff Daddy and the Family

Rob looks back at the “SADNESS” mixtape that he put together in 1996 before turning to the tragic passing of... more

15 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
“Glory Box”—Portishead

Listen as Rob confesses about that time where he sorta…kinda…maybe…beat up a guy at a Portishead concert in 1997. Stay... more

08 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
“Lovefool”—The Cardigans

Listen as Rob lets us in on his dream of being the guy that plays piano at a party and... more

25 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
“My Name Is”—Eminem

Rob reflects on the times when he was a child in the car with his mother and inappropriate songs played... more

18 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
“Black Hole Sun”—Soundgarden

Rob is back for the final stretch of '60 Songs That Explain the ’90s,' and this week, it’s all about... more

11 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
“One”—U2

Rob ranks the top five funniest moments in the film ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ to kick things off for this... more

16 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
“Merchandise”—Fugazi

Rob blends his memories of watching Pee-wee Herman with flash backs of his punk rock era while praising Fugazi and... more

09 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
“Say My Name”—Destiny’s Child

Rob looks back at the many times ‘Star Search’ failed to select musical stars who went on to be music... more

02 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
“Fade into You”—Mazzy Star

Before highlighting Mazzy Star and their moody hit “Fade into You,” Rob shares his new favorite song with us and... more

26 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
“Birdhouse in Your Soul”—They Might Be Giants

In a very special 100th episode, Rob looks back at the records his parents played downstairs when he was supposed... more

19 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
“Around the World”—Daft Punk

Rob shares a list of the 10 most repetitive songs of the '90s, before diving into Daft Punk and their... more

12 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
“Regulate”—Warren G & Nate Dogg

Rob looks back at some of his most embarrassing song lyric snafus caused by radio edits while deep diving on... more

05 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
“Down by the Water”—PJ Harvey

Listen as Rob highlights why ‘Loaded Weapon 1’ is the single greatest movie he's ever seen in theaters before he... more

28 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
"Tubthumping"—Chumbawamba

Don't call them one-hit wonders. And don't you dare try to knock them down. This week, Rob's covering the career of... more

21 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
“Gett Off”—Prince and the New Power Generation

Rob reminisces over the first rock concert he attended, where Weird Al Yankovic opened for the Monkees before turning to... more

14 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
“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... more

07 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
“Loser”—Beck

Rob looks back at his journalism origin story while diving into the artistry of Beck and the absurdity of “Loser.”... more

31 May 2023 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
“Shoop”—Salt-N-Pepa

Join Rob as he dives into his deepest darkest memories of clinging to gymnasium walls as all the other brave... more

24 May 2023 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
“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

17 May 2023 · 2 hours, 43 minutes
'60 Songs' Returns May 17!

Join Rob as he explores more iconic songs from the ’90s with even more special guests starting May 17. Learn more... more

03 May 2023 ·
"A Roller Skating Jam Named ‘Saturdays'"—De La Soul

Rob dives into De La Soul’s least favorite song to perform, the impact of the rap group, Trugoy the Dove’s... more

22 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 33 minutes
“Torn”—Natalie Imbruglia

Rob looks back at his days in a band while diving into cover songs and Natalie Imbruglia’s “Torn.” Later, he... more

15 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
“Macarena”—Los del Rio

Rob looks back at the meteoric rise of “Macarena” and the song’s ability to get politicians to make a fool... more

08 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
“Basket Case”—Green Day

Rob looks back at the first band he ever interviewed in his hometown while diving into Green Day’s rise to... more

01 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
“Enjoy the Silence”—Depeche Mode

Rob looks back at his college radio DJ days while diving into Depeche Mode’s “Enjoy the Silence.” Host: Rob Harvilla Guest: Craig... more

25 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
“F--k and Run”—Liz Phair

Rob looks back at ‘Ferris Bueller's Day Off’ when diving into Liz Phair’s “F--k and Run” and the rest of... more

18 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
"Only Wanna Be with You”—Hootie & The Blowfish

Rob spills on his love/hate relationship with LeBron James over the years while deep diving on how Hootie & The... more

11 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
“Tyrone - Live”—Erykah Badu

Rob explores his love for live albums while looking back at Erykah Badu’s “Tyrone.” Along the way he explains why... more

04 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
Mailbag

Rob is joined by ‘Bandsplain’ host Yasi Salek to read some of your fan mail and answer questions. Why do... more

21 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
“Ice Ice Baby”—Vanilla Ice

Rob dives into his top five all-time favorite '90s white rapper songs when looking back at the rise and fall... more

14 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
“Yellow Ledbetter”—Pearl Jam

Rob looks back at some of the first CDs he ever owned when diving into Pearl Jam’s lyrically incomprehensible B-side... more

07 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 38 minutes
“Stay (I Missed You)”—Lisa Loeb

Rob is joined by ‘Boy Meets World’ star and host of the podcast ‘Boy Meets 90’s’ Rider Strong to look... more

30 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
“Return of the Mack”—Mark Morrison

Rob reminisces on his first days working in a newsroom and watching ‘ThunderCats’ outtakes, all while riding on the sleek... more

16 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
“It Was a Good Day”—Ice Cube

Rob dives into the world of N.W.A. and gangsta rap, looking back at Ice Cube’s more peaceful hit, “It Was... more

09 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
“Goodbye Earl”—The Chicks

Rob is back to dive into the empowering anthem that is “Goodbye Earl,” along with the impact of the Chicks... more

02 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 25 minutes
“Walk”—Pantera

Bring your electric guitars and join us as Rob dives into the world of heavy metal when taking a look... more

26 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 50 minutes
"Zombie”—The Cranberries

What do ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,’ The Smiths, and Rob’s lack of basketball skill have to do with the Irish... more

17 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
“Firestarter”—The Prodigy

Rob celebrates the song “Firestarter” while looking back at the electronic band the Prodigy. While contextualizing the band, he also... more

10 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
“Together Again”—Janet Jackson

Rob looks back at the house-influenced 1997 pop hit that is “Together Again.” Along the way, he highlights the sensational... more

03 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
“In Circles”—Sunny Day Real Estate

Listen as Rob delves into his most vivid memories of late-night video game binges with his band. Somewhere along the... more

27 Jul 2022 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
“Sabotage”—Beastie Boys

Rob dives into the Beastie Boys' evolution from frat boy rap group to enlightened men while he looks back at... more

20 Jul 2022 · 1 hour, 35 minutes
“Closer”—Nine Inch Nails

Rob reminisces about the first time he heard “Closer” by Nine Inch Nails, the state of industrial rock during that... more

13 Jul 2022 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
“Real Love”—Mary J. Blige

Rob explores the making of Mary J. Blige and Method Man’s “I’ll Be There For You / You’re All I... more

29 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
“Bitter Sweet Symphony”—The Verve

Rob looks back at The Verve’s “Bitter Sweet Symphony” and the band's legal battles over royalties owed to The Rolling... more

22 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 25 minutes
“Doll Parts”—Hole

Rob looks back at the Los Angeles based band Hole, the pain within the lyrics of “Doll Parts,” and Courtney... more

15 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
“Shook Ones, Part II”—Mobb Deep

Rob brings the pod to Queensbridge this week as he looks back at the ‘Infamous’ rap duo that is Mobb... more

08 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
“Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)“—The Offspring

Rob looks back at the comedic punk rock classic that is “Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)” along with much... more

01 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
“Been Caught Stealing”—Jane’s Addiction

Rob brings his own bass to the party as he looks back at Jane’s Addiction’s “Been Caught Stealing,” along with... more

25 May 2022 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
“I Can’t Make You Love Me” — Bonnie Raitt

Rob looks back at the heartbreak anthem that is “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” while also looking back at... more

18 May 2022 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
“Whoomp! (There It Is)” — Tag Team

Rob looks back at Tag Team’s no. 2 charting single “Whoomp! (There It Is)” along with the controversy surrounding the... more

11 May 2022 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
" ... Baby One More Time"—Britney Spears

'60 Songs' returns for another batch of songs by covering the Big Bang of late '90s teen pop, Britney Spears's... more

04 May 2022 · 1 hour, 25 minutes
"Would?“—Alice in Chains

Rob closes out the first set songs with a heartfelt appraisal of Layne Staley via an exploration of the Seattle... more

09 Feb 2022 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
“It’s Good to Be King”—Tom Petty

Rob explores the joy, terror, and fulfillment of fatherhood through one of classic rock’s dynamic frontmen, Tom Petty. Rob runs... more

02 Feb 2022 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
“California Love”—Tupac

Rob Harvilla explores the legacy of Tupac Shakur, one of the most important figures hip-hop ever birthed and a person... more

26 Jan 2022 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
“Killing In The Name”—Rage Against The Machine

Rob explores the history of Los Angeles rock band Rage Against the Machine and their debut single, “Killing in the... more

19 Jan 2022 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
“Ex-Factor”—Lauryn Hill

Rob explores the memory of a lost love in Lauryn Hill’s “Ex-Factor.” Tracking her rise to fame first as a... more

12 Jan 2022 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
“A Long December”—Counting Crows

Rob explores what happens when you make music your everything. Through the lens of Counting Crows lead singer Adam Duritz,... more

22 Dec 2021 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
“Criminal” - Fiona Apple

Rob explores the radical and blunt nature of Fiona Apple. Nearly 25 years after “Criminal” made a jaded 18-year-old into... more

15 Dec 2021 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
“Smooth” - Santana

Rob explores the spiritual and sexy Carlos Santana. Assisted by Matchbox 20 vocalist Rob Thomas, Santana created what may have... more

08 Dec 2021 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Spice Girls—“Wannabe”

Rob explores the Fierce Five, a.k.a. the Spice Girls, who became the biggest-selling girl group in the world following the success... more

01 Dec 2021 · 1 hour, 1 minute
DMX—“Ruff Ryder’s Anthem”

Rob explores the spiritual genius of the late rapper DMX. He observes X’s power of prayer, recounts the rapper’s destructive... more

24 Nov 2021 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Radiohead—“Creep”

Rob explores the obsessive and eerily constructed hit “Creep,” which arrived on Radiohead’s debut album, ‘Pablo Honey.’ He discusses the... more

17 Nov 2021 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Celine Dion—“My Heart Will Go On”

Rob explores legendary Canadian vocalist Celine Dion’s blockbuster hit “My Heart Will Go On” by discussing her illustrious career, the... more

03 Nov 2021 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony—“Tha Crossroads”

Rob explores Cleveland rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s hit “Tha Crossroads” by discussing the origins of the quintet, their innovative musical... more

27 Oct 2021 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Blink-182—“What’s My Age Again?”

Rob explores punk royalty Blink-182’s “What’s My Age Again?” by discussing the band’s unapologetic celebration of immaturity, their musical influences,... more

20 Oct 2021 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Billy Ray Cyrus—“Achy Breaky Heart”

Rob explores Billy Ray Cyrus’s smash hit “Achy Breaky Heart” by discussing the new traditionalist movement in country music and... more

13 Oct 2021 · 58 minutes
Aaliyah—“One in a Million”

Rob explores R&B sensation Aaliyah’s hit single “One in a Million” by discussing her meteoric rise to pop stardom at... more

06 Oct 2021 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
R.E.M.—“Nightswimming”

Rob explores alternative rock band R.E.M.’s piano ballad “Nightswimming” by discussing the band’s musical journey and their songs’ frequent lack... more

29 Sep 2021 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Outkast—“Rosa Parks”

Rob explores legendary hip-hop duo Outkast’s hit “Rosa Parks” by discussing their deep roots in Atlanta and the change they... more

22 Sep 2021 · 1 hour,
Tori Amos — “Cornflake Girl”

Rob explores singer-songwriter Tori Amos’s hit single “Cornflake Girl” by discussing her performing prowess, her unique artistry, and her tense... more

15 Sep 2021 · 59 minutes
Oasis—“Wonderwall”

Rob explores Britpop icon Oasis’s enduring megahit “Wonderwall” by discussing the Gallagher brothers’ notoriously contentious relationship and the band’s place... more

08 Sep 2021 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
Boyz II Men—“End of the Road”

Rob explores the legendary R&B quartet Boyz II Men’s record-smashing single “End of the Road” by discussing the group’s universal... more

28 Jul 2021 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Limp Bizkit—“Nookie”

Rob explores rap-rock band Limp Bizkit’s signature single “Nookie” by discussing the rise of nü metal and how the genre... more

21 Jul 2021 · 59 minutes
Madonna—“Vogue”

Rob explores Madonna’s ’90s house hit “Vogue” by discussing the Queen of Pop’s remarkable ability to reinvent herself, her meticulous... more

14 Jul 2021 · 57 minutes
Coolio—“Gangsta’s Paradise”

Rob explores Los Angeles rapper Coolio’s megahit “Gangsta’s Paradise” by discussing the distance between the stark realities behind much of... more

07 Jul 2021 · 55 minutes
Cake—“The Distance”

Rob explores Cake’s hit single “The Distance” by discussing the Sacramento band’s quirky sensibilities, the role of sarcasm in their... more

30 Jun 2021 · 53 minutes
Pavement—“Gold Soundz”

Rob explores indie-rock darling Pavement’s critically acclaimed hit “Gold Soundz” by discussing their quirky charm, enigmatic lyrics, and unique fan... more

23 Jun 2021 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Brandy and Monica—“The Boy Is Mine”

Rob explores R&B stars Brandy and Monica’s legendary duet “The Boy Is Mine” by discussing the extent to which the... more

16 Jun 2021 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Third Eye Blind—“Semi-Charmed Life”

Rob explores San Francisco rock band Third Eye Blind’s hit “Semi-Charmed Life” by discussing front man Stephan Jenkins’s reputation, songwriting... more

09 Jun 2021 · 48 minutes
Sinéad O’Connor—“Nothing Compares 2 U”

Rob explores Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor’s acclaimed rendition of “Nothing Compares 2 U” by discussing how she made the Prince-written... more

02 Jun 2021 · 55 minutes
Juvenile—“Back That Azz Up”

Rob explores New Orleans rapper Juvenile’s bounce anthem “Back That Azz Up.” He discusses how Juvenile’s unique voice complements the... more

26 May 2021 · 48 minutes
Red Hot Chili Peppers—“Under the Bridge”

Rob explores the indefinable Red Hot Chili Peppers’ hit single “Under the Bridge” by discussing the band’s tumultuous history and... more

19 May 2021 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Whitney Houston—“I Will Always Love You”

Rob explores the late great Whitney Houston’s iconic cover of “I Will Always Love You” by discussing the legendary vocalist’s... more

12 May 2021 · 59 minutes
Weezer—“Say It Ain’t So”

Rob explores Weezer’s acclaimed emo hit “Say It Ain’t So” by discussing the band’s unique identity within alternative rock and... more

05 May 2021 · 48 minutes
Dave Matthews Band—“Crash Into Me”

Rob explores Dave Matthews Band’s “Crash Into Me” by discussing the band’s immense musical prowess and artistry contrasted with their... more

28 Apr 2021 · 50 minutes
Björk—“Hyperballad”

Rob explores Icelandic musician Björk’s hit “Hyperballad” by discussing her unique artistry and the various ways she stretched beyond the... more

21 Apr 2021 · 39 minutes
A Tribe Called Quest—“Scenario”

Rob explores A Tribe Called Quest’s “Scenario” by discussing the chemistry at the center of the group’s excellence and where... more

14 Apr 2021 · 1 hour,
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Rob explores San Francisco rock band Third Eye Blind’s hit “Semi-Charmed Life” by discussing front man Stephan Jenkins’s reputation, songwriting prowess, and... more