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Success and popularity do not always guarantee admiration. Many of the biggest bands of the 1990s sold millions of albums, dominated radio, and packed arenas, only to face criticism from fans and critics alike. From grunge pioneers to pop stars and nu metal giants, these are the 90s bands Rolling Stone readers hated.
#1: Matchbox Twenty and the Adult Rock Backlash
Matchbox Twenty (1995) became one of the biggest post-grunge acts with Yourself or Someone Like You (1996). Their straightforward songwriting connected with mainstream audiences during a period when alternative rock was becoming more commercial. Critics often dismissed them as safe and predictable, creating a backlash that followed the band for years.
