An American Songwriter article argues that three rock songs released around 1990 still sound fresh decades later. It highlights Jane’s Addiction’s “Been Caught Stealing”, Faith No More’s “Epic” and Pearl Jam’s “Alive”, praising their distinctive sounds and lasting appeal.

“Been Caught Stealing” stood out for its percussion-led funk-rock style and dog barks, and reached No. 1 on the US Alternative Songs chart. “Epic” blended heavy metal, hip-hop, alternative rock and funk; it peaked at No. 9 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 25 in the UK, and was Faith No More’s only US Hot 100 Top 40 single. “Alive”, from Pearl Jam’s *Ten*, paired a large grunge guitar sound with comparatively unpolished production, reaching No. 16 on the US Mainstream Rock chart and No. 18 on Alternative Airplay.