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.