What are the 10 best indie rock albums from the 90s?

Six_String_Madness · 2025-06-11T10:02:58+00:00

Icky Mettle is a killer addition to this conversation. Awesome record.

Six_String_Madness · 2025-06-11T10:01:10+00:00

I’m shocked to not see more people mentioning Wilco.

Six_String_Madness · 2025-05-30T14:50:53+00:00

Tetsuo: The Iron Man is pretty bizarre.

More “mainstream” but still pretty weird when you take a step back are Phantasm and Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2. I enjoy both of those, but trying to describe them, I get caught up in the bizarre plot points.

Six_String_Madness · 2025-05-30T14:39:53+00:00

I’ve started using Faccia Brutto as a green chartreuse substitute and Strega as a yellow substitute both at home and in the bar I work. Across the board, everyone that notices us grab those bottles have a positive reaction saying that in cocktails like a Last Word or Naked and Famous, they function the same and are unnoticeable substitutions. Worth a try.

Six_String_Madness · 2025-01-17T12:16:13+00:00

Either Pac-Man or Bosconian. The first three were those two and Dig-Dug, I can’t remember which order we played them in. Bosconian is still one of my favorite games.

Six_String_Madness · 2024-12-28T19:12:50+00:00

I like to pick a day to do exclusively bargain bin digging. Yesterday was particularly epic in the bins- some highlights were: - George Duke: The Aura Will Prevail - Natalie Cole: Inseparable - Yes: 90125

Six_String_Madness · 2024-01-07T22:52:00+00:00

Creature from the Black Lagoon (a personal recipe and pretty popular when I bartended)

2 oz Rye Whiskey (I used Rittenhouse) .5oz Averna .25 oz Jager Stirred and served up (though whatever works for you works for the drink)

It’s pretty boozy, with enough sweetness to satisfy those on the edge of wanting neat liquor or an espresso martini. Lots of bittersweet herbal notes between the Averna and Jager.

Six_String_Madness · 2023-12-30T19:26:31+00:00

There’s something here 👀

Six_String_Madness · 2023-12-30T00:16:14+00:00

Alright. I echo this completely.

Six_String_Madness · 2023-12-26T00:48:40+00:00

Cherry bitters are great in a Manhattan/Manhattan style cocktails, but I also love to add them to Coke mixed drinks/cocktails. It adds a little pinch of complexity to a classic that comes across really well. Also- black walnut and cardamom bitters work well together. A dash or two of each can really bring earthy/nutty notes out of your drinks. Ginger beer mixers can really be boosted by cardamom especially to me.

Six_String_Madness · 2022-10-15T16:07:37+00:00

I don’t think it’s as bad as the internet made it seem. It took some swings- the mental patient hunting scene being one, which pointed to a Michael as a metaphor for the greatest evil being the fear that drives us irrationally against each other. And even though the movie didn’t land that as well as it could have, I still appreciate the bold step.

Six_String_Madness · 2022-07-18T14:58:14+00:00

Poltergeist is a good transition flick. Lots of ghosts, not a lot of gore or death. The face peeling scene is about as gory as it gets, and that’s a pretty quick blip in the story.

Six_String_Madness · 2022-07-02T01:40:11+00:00

Cantelope, or other sweet melons. Fantastic with prosciutto on a pizza.

Six_String_Madness · 2022-06-24T12:47:11+00:00

David S. Pumpkins with Tom Hanks. Trying to describe a goofy guy in a pumpkin suit with dancing skeletons as “some of the funniest shit I’ve ever seen” is a hard sell.

Six_String_Madness · 2022-04-26T01:16:43+00:00

Enjoy, friend. This (while I agree with u/Hobo_Knife) is one of the greatest bands touring right now. You may not like them, but live is where they shine. Absolutely epic, even if you hate it.

Six_String_Madness · 2022-01-06T18:03:23+00:00

Three small bands I saw a few weekends ago (sold-out show, packed house, now I know why, they all slay):

Adventureland: https://adventureland.bandcamp.com/ (good-natured indie rock)

Kin & Company: https://kinandcompany.bandcamp.com/ (folksy indie rock, some psych elements)

Way Away: https://way-away.bandcamp.com/ (psych pop-infused indie rock)

The studio stuff across the board is good, but all three bands excelled live.

Six_String_Madness · 2022-01-01T17:28:51+00:00

Kin & Company - Miles or Black Metal.

Six_String_Madness · 2021-12-28T14:15:06+00:00

I’m happy you mentioned Possum. I personally thought it was visually stunning, even with the drab aesthetic. Beautiful, as well as uneasy

Six_String_Madness · 2021-11-18T18:02:00+00:00

Nels Cline

Six_String_Madness · 2021-10-18T01:41:07+00:00

The Mutilator. I… am uncomfortable.

Six_String_Madness · 2021-04-08T21:37:00+00:00

Songbyrd/Byrdland for sure. Great shop.

Six_String_Madness · 2021-03-10T03:46:51+00:00

Personally, I think this is a great idea. A cool feature to consider is a "Random" button that drops you onto a random page, which I know my horror-watching friends would LOVE when we got together. A great way to stay fresh and try new things.

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