#221 - The 95s (30th Anniversary LPs) Pt. 5

Now, at the tail-end of 1995, WorkTape concludes a year 30 years back when R&B and soul took center stage, while rock and alternative fought to evolve. With DeAngelo’s passing, we pause to honor his legacy before diving into a sprawling mix of grunge, Britpop, and alt-rock milestones; from Alice in Chains and Radiohead to Blur, Elastica, and Garbage. Join our conversation of reflection on a year that closed one era and set the stage for the next.🎧 Episode Highlights:How does DeAngelo’s legacy shape how we remember ‘90s R&B and neo-soul?Was Alice in Chains (self-titled) a creative high point or a farewell to grunge?Did The Bends officially make Radiohead legends, or was OK Computer still the true breakthrough?Did One Hot Minute mark the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ most turbulent era?Blur vs. Oasis: who really won Britpop’s defining battle?Did Garbage prove that pop, grunge, and trip-hop could coexist on one record?Was 1995 grunge’s true end of dominance and the rise of post-modern alt rock?