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?