Remember 1995?

The US government fully privatized the internet, and Microsoft launched its revolutionary Windows 95 operating system. The iconic O.J. Simpson trial concluded with an acquittal, dividing the nation. The tragic Oklahoma City bombing was a devastating domestic terrorist attack. The movies Toy Story (the first feature-length computer-animated film), Braveheart and Apollo 13 debuted, and ER was a top-rated television show.

And through it all, there was the unforgettable music that defined the moment and became the soundtrack to our lives.

Two pop hits, TLC’s “Waterfalls” and Los del Rio’s “Macarena,” dominated the charts, as did a major hip-hop release from 2Pac. The Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia and singer Selena died. Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy,” Michael Jackson’s “You Are Not Alone” and Whitney Houston’s “Exhale (Shoop Shoop)” were the first songs ever to debut at No. 1.

In On Record “Vol. 6: 1995”—the sixth title in his award-winning series—acclaimed music journalist G. Brown transports readers back to one of the most vibrant years in music history. Through vivid storytelling and striking imagery, Brown shares his decades of exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews and an archive of nearly 15,000 rare editorial photographs. Through his incisive writing and historical perspective, On Record “Vol. 6: 1995” captures the energy, innovation and cultural shifts that defined the era.

Explore On Record “Vol. 6: 1995” for a comprehensive record of musical legacies:

• The mainstream breakthrough of alternative rock led by Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill
• Defining records from Radiohead (The Bends), No Doubt, Jewel and Raekwon and PJ Harvey, plus the debut of Foo Fighters
• The explosion of Britpop with Oasis and Blur
• Dramatic comebacks for veterans Bruce Springsteen, Randy Newman and Neil Young
• Smash singles including Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise,” Shaggy’s “Boombastic” and Method Man & Mary J. Blige’s “I’ll Be There For You/You’re All I Need to Get By”
• The year’s top releases in hip-hop, classic rock, country, jazz and new age genres.

On Record “Vol. 6: 1995” brims with visual narratives that inspire, educate and entertain—an essential guide to the extraordinary music of that year.

Meticulously edited and beautifully designed, this oversized edition is printed to the highest standards, making it a stunning gift or centerpiece for your living room, music room, man cave or creative space—wherever the soundtrack to your life plays loudest.