Little Earthquakes' still plenty powerful

Modern rock came into its own in 1992. Gone were the bubblegum and hairspray of the '80s, and what remained was a Nirvana-represented generation of fresh, vibrant rock musicians and a young audience ready to embrace them. Consider it the Lollapalooza era: a time when fans began to have a selection of music that was quirky, fun, and at the same time created by seriously talented musicians - no small feat coming off a decade of sheer ridiculousness.