Dave Matthews Band - Under the Table and Dreaming

Label: RCA
Genre: Rock
Year: 1994
Recommended by: Sarah Sherry

While some people in the US may be celebrating a cult holiday, I am listening to the one the only DMB!

The guy who once dumped his crap into the Chicago River. Only there were people there. Ooops Dave.

This album is actually pretty strong. I always hear these songs as album tracks are so much better than whatever live version that people always play. "Satellite" is actually a very good song when it doesn't go on for fourteen minutes and Dave Matthews sounds like he knows the words.

Hootie & the Blowfish - Cracked Rear View

Label: Atlantic
Genre: Dad Rock
Year: 1994
Recommended By: Jeff Sherry

I am of the belief that Hootie & the Blowfish brought back Dad Rock. Steely Dan has long had the corner on Dad Rock, but Hootie & the Blowfish brought it back into the forefront. Nothing is wrong with Dad Rock, it's just that Dad's love it. Pearl Jam has become Dad Rock. 

Hootie has since gone solo and only found country success covering popular songs. The other members have become successful musicians, but not famous. 

Before all that they made a record which sold more than any other in 1995. I believe between Hootie & the Blowfish and Blues Traveler Dad Rock was king for 1994 and 1995. Good job Dad Rock.

Smoking Popes - Born to Quit

Label: Johann's Face
Year: 1994
Genre: Pop Punk
Recommended by: Abe Martinez

This is the second Smoking Popes album that has been requested. I have to say I enjoyed both of them quite thoroughly, even though I enjoyed Get Fired just a touch more.

The internet says that the most popular song was "Need You Around", but I enjoy most of the other album tracks substantially more than that release. "My Lucky Day" is my favorite song hands down. An enjoyable listen that I am sure to revisit.

TLC - CrazySexyCool

Label: LaFace, Arista
Year: 1994
Genre: R&B
Recommending Person: Sarah Sherry

Everyone knows Waterfalls, but this album also had Creep and Red Light Special as successful singles from the Album. I am glad that current Albums have dropped the Interludes and skits from their records. I'm unsure who decided those are necessary, but I'm glad they have pretty much been eradicated. And now for all TLC references in "The Other Guys".