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Meltdown’s June Music Challenge – Favorite 90’s Albums

What a decade of music! Things change and they changed fast! I’ll start off with an album from the beginning of the 90’s. George Lynch’s first solo album after leaving…

What a decade of music! Things change and they changed fast!

I'll start off with an album from the beginning of the 90's. George Lynch's first solo album after leaving Dokken is one of my faves. I bought this album for $40 and had George sign it. Just a RIFF-Fest of a record.

The Alice In Chains Facelift album was really the record that kicked off the grunge movement for me. "We Die Young" was the first single the band released. They toured this album on the Clash of the Titans tour with Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth. Jerry Cantrell told me that's where they "Earned their bones" It wasn't an easy tour for a new, unknown band to open up for. 

This Metallica record needs no explanation. 

As the tide was turning, so was the sound of KISS. 1992's Revenge record had a little more bite to it. One of my favorite KISS records. 

It took me a bit to warm up to Nine Inch Nails. Once I did there was no turning back. This record is awesome! 

What are some of your favorites? #MeltdownsJMC

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Meltdown started on the mighty WRIF on the evening of Halloween, 1995. Technically, his first on-air shift was the morning of November 1st. Moving to the Motor City from Buffalo, N.Y., he has built a career and family. Over his almost three-decade stint at RIFF, he's had the privilege to work with some of the biggest personalities in Detroit radio history. He boasts of being just the second-afternoon drive jock in the station's illustrious 53-year history. Along with his love for rock music and attending concerts, he's also an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast and hockey player. He plays year-round and manages to squeeze in a few charity games throughout the year. Meltdown writes about the Detroit Red Wings, rock music, and Detroit concert venues.