Hi, I Bet This '90s Playlist Is Gonna Put You in the Best Mood Ever

OK, let's have a little heart-to-heart: I’m still trying to accept that the ‘90s took place more than two decades ago. What even is time?! As such, ‘90s songs are now considered “throwbacks.” (Never, ever “oldies,” thank you very much!) 'Twas was a decade chock-full of serious ~tunage~ that went far beyond the pop stars and boy bands. (But still, there were obvi plenty of boy bands, don't worry. I'm about to revive the Backstreet Boys vs. *NSYNC debate.) MTV VJs and radio DJs alike were spinning grunge, pop, R&B, hip-hop, alternative, rock—there was so much variety, y’all! And whether you're in the mood for love songs or workout-friendly bops, you can bet this decade had it alllll.

The '90s also gave us the genesis of countless icons that we now know and love so well, from Beyoncé to Britney Spears to Mariah Carey. This era truly birthed many of the musical greats. If you grew up during this time and are looking to relive the songs from your middle school or high school dances—like, the music was good, even if those dances were generally embarrassing experiences—I've got all the classics right here. Or, if you're simply trying to show your appreciation for the quintessential '90s soundtrack, then keep on scrolling.

So, without further ado, here’s a hefty mix of 60 throwback songs for the ultimate ‘90s playlist. Use it for your ‘90s bar crawl, themed birthday parties, road trips, a good cry...whatever! It’s your life! Grab your metaphorical Walkman (if you don't know what I'm referring to, just go ahead and Google it), and press play. Also, sorry/you're welcome in advance for getting all these songs stuck in your head.