1991 has a pretty lofty reputation. We remember it as a landmark year in music–the year that launched grunge, pushed hip hop into new territory, and made high fashion out of New Jack Swing.
Dan-I am in your debt. I had never heard this one. Excellent tune! I vaguely recall you telling me years ago about the Johnny Marr-Bernard Summer collab. I hope you'll forgive me for saying so, but it's a pleasure to hear Johnny Marr without Morrissey!
As someone who was approaching his 30s in 1991, these five from the list were aligned with my musical tastes at the time:
“Crazy” by Seal
“Girlfriend” by Matthew Sweet
“Mysterious Ways” by U2
“There She Goes” by the La’s
“Unbelievable” by EMF
But then, I was totally into alt rock at the time. My pick for top song is from the _Electronic_ eponymous album featuring The Smith’s Johnny Marr and New Order’s Bernard Summer, “Tighten Up” (https://open.spotify.com/track/0sTlKmt0NVvNBBv7242EuK?si=nTW8uYMRTvGpOE3J1ZSdkQ).
Spotify has _Electronic_ erroneously listed as a 1990 release, but it was released in May 1991, and “Tighten Up” was a single in July 1991.
Dan-I am in your debt. I had never heard this one. Excellent tune! I vaguely recall you telling me years ago about the Johnny Marr-Bernard Summer collab. I hope you'll forgive me for saying so, but it's a pleasure to hear Johnny Marr without Morrissey!
That was a great track!
Agreed!