Third Eye Blind – Semi Charmed Life
For a song about crystal meth, it always brings a smile to my face every time I hear it. Catchy rhythm and lyrics and beat that is rock, alternative, but in today’s world, not alternative much.
Smash Mouth – Walking on the Sun
According to the writer of the song, guitarist Greg Camp said this song is about the 1992 LA riots. This is a good cheerful song. It’s catchy, well-crafted, and well-written. Nothing like what happened in LA in 1992.
Sugar Ray – Fly (ft. Supercat)
Not as good as I remembered it. Few catchy pop hooks and frankly did not age well.
Bran Van 3000 – Drinking in LA
This is one of those songs that makes me feel superb. it. Reminds me of the summer days, driving around and just chilling with a beer and my mates. Good times.
There are more songs on this CD but I can only listen to so much 90’s music before my brains turn to mush. Not to say all the songs are bad, but most are forgettable (Holly McNarland- Numb) and just don’t vibe with me as it did when I was younger (Collective Soul -Precious Declaration)
As much as I love going back in time and reliving my teen years, I am happy the Big Shiny tunes series ended in 2009.