10 More Obscure 90s Rock Records You Should Know

The first three installments just weren't enough. If you've got a craving for 90s rock, folk and grunge, these records have languished in obscurity for far too long. Get your Spotify playlists ready for ten records that are holding steady with only a handful of monthly listeners.

1. Short Stories by Gravity's Pull

After forming in 1988, Gravity's Pull released four albums before disbanding in 1997. Their first record, 1990's Short Stories, helped cement their place in the East Coast music scene. With a combination of light, folksy arrangements and grungey instrumentals, Gravity's Pull sounds like a slightly edgier version of R.E.M. or Gin Blossoms.

Members: Suzanne Elliot, Nick Vigneaux, Mike Ivanitch, Mark Ivanitch

2. In Search Of by Weird Summer

During their eleven-year career, Weird Summer took inspiration from a variety of sources, including The Byrds, Love and Buffalo Springfield. Their final album, In Search Of, came out in 1996. Harmonicas and twangy guitars contribute to the record's warm, summery vibe that takes you back to your childhood's lazy afternoons.

Members: Nick Rudd, Bob Kimbell, Kenny Golub, Rick Schattnik

3. Heidi by Jimmy Silva & The Goats

Published in 1991, Heidi was the last album that Jimmy Silva released before dying from chicken pox complications at the age of 42. In a 2009 interview, his songwriting partner, Scott McCaughey, noted that Silva was "always under the radar" but "serious about the craft of songwriting." Silva's enthusiasm comes to life in this record's mystical arrangements and fairy tale-like song titles, such as "What Makes It Hard to Be Kind?", "Kate of the Human Race" and "Through a Faraway Window."

Members: Jimmy Silva, Scott McCaughey

4. Summercolts by Harbourkings

Harbourkings originated in Sheffield and played a variety of shows throughout the UK, including Glastonbury Festival in 1990. After their debut album, Summercolts, came out in the same year, they released their final record in 1992. The intense, breathy vocals and echoing production create the sense that you're watching the band perform in a massive arena.

Members: Robert Brown, Ian Slater, Nick Styran, Ian Brown, Simon Crump

5. Still In Boxes by Finger

Finger never found a large audience, but they dropped one full-length album, produced several singles and contributed to a compilation record in their short three-year career. In 2010, Second Motion Records released Still In Boxes, which includes 21 songs dating back to 1990-1994. Throughout the record, the band's dark, gritty sound smacks you in the face with a feeling of controlled chaos.

Members: John Howie, Brad Rice, Ricky Hicks, John Singletary, Trey McLamb

6. A Tale of Gin and Salvation by The Loveless

After the bands Candy and Electric Angels folded, three of the members formed The Loveless and recorded a single album: 1995's A Tale of Gin and Salvation. The charismatic vocals and shimmering, cinematic instrumentals sound like the soundtrack to a movie that doesn't exist. Unfortunately, the members dropped only one record before they went their separate ways.

Members: Shane, John Schubert, Jonathan Daniel, John Ceparano

7. Into The Colorsound by The Maryland Cookies

Despite the name, The Maryland Cookies hails from Sweden. One reviewer even noted that "this band doesn’t try to sound like they live in the United States. This is the one neo-psych band from Sweden, besides WILMER X, that doesn’t mind having an accent." Into The Colorsound is a fitting name for this record's fluorescent, bombastic sound that takes you on a wild ride like a roller coaster in a 90s theme park.

Members: Henrik Af Ugglas, Johnny Elfström, Björn Akre, Ulf Pettersson, Gunnar Messa, Mike Eriksson, Roland Thelander

8. Assorted Creams by The Orange Humble Band

On October 22, 1994, The Orange Humble Band entered an Australian recording studio to start their latest project, Assorted Creams. After three years of recording and mixing, the album finally hit store shelves in 1997. Various members have joined and left over the decades, but nothing changes this record's cheerful attitude and quiet charm.

Members: Matt Galvin, Mitch Easter, Darryl Mather, Anthony Bautovich, Bill Gibson, Jamie Hoover, Jon Auer, Ken Stringfellow, Rick Steff, Jody Stephens

9. Black Box by Lincolnville

Lincolnville initially found an audience by recording and self-publishing their first record. In 1998, the group launched Black Box, which made waves in the college radio scene. Despite a U.S. tour, Lincolnville never completed their third album and played their final show in 2000. These seven tracks blend folk with 90s rock, making it an effective time capsule for the scene.

Members: Colin Decker, Neil Collins, Alec Thibodeau, Ryan Dolan

10. All Good Weeds Grow Up by The Miscellaneous

The Miscellaneous was a Christian rock band that released their second album, All Good Weeds Grow Up, in 1996. The album's title referenced vocalist Stef Loy's belief that "God has made every person in the world to be beautiful." Alluring, melodic vocals add a touch of mystery to this record's soft rock tracks.

Members: Sooi van der Laan, Magnus Sjölander, Stef Loy, BoH

Have you heard of any of these bands before? Which records would you add to the list? Let me know in the comments.