Various Artists - 1996 Alternative Jams (2023)

"1996 Alternative Jams" is a retrospective digital compilation released by Universal Music Enterprises (UME) in 2023. The collection focuses on the commercial peak of mid-90s alternative rock, showcasing the transition from the heavy grunge of the early decade to a more radio-friendly and eclectic sound.

The tracklist features iconic works from Universal Music Group's roster that defined the airwaves of 1996. These include California ska-punk pioneers Sublime, post-grunge representatives Bush and The Wallflowers, as well as female alt-rock stars Sheryl Crow and The Cranberries. The release is archival in nature, designed for streaming platforms to consolidate the year's major hits into a single playlist.

Tracklist:
1-1 Sublime - What I Got [2:51]
1-2 Sheryl Crow - If It Makes You Happy [5:25]
1-3 Weezer - El Scorcho [4:04]
1-4 Tracy Bonham - Mother Mother [3:01]
1-5 Gin Blossoms - Follow You Down (Edit) [3:48]
1-6 The Tragically Hip - Ahead By A Century [3:48]
1-7 Counting Crows - A Long December [4:57]
1-8 Bloodhound Gang - Fire Water Burn [4:52]
1-9 The Wallflowers - One Headlight [5:17]
1-10 Tonic - If You Could Only See [4:23]
1-11 Local H - Bound For The Floor [3:43]
1-12 The Cranberries - Free To Decide [3:21]
1-13 Sublime - Santeria [3:03]
1-14 Sheryl Crow - A Change Would Do You Good [3:50]
1-15 Butthole Surfers - Pepper [4:57]
1-16 Weezer - The Good Life [4:17]
1-17 Luscious Jackson - Naked Eye [4:41]
1-18 Tonic - Open Up Your Eyes [3:41]
1-19 Gin Blossoms - Til I Hear It From You (From "Empire Records" Soundtrack) [3:51]
1-20 The Cranberries - Salvation [2:24]
1-21 Ocean Colour Scene - The Riverboat Song [4:58]
1-22 The Wallflowers - 6th Avenue Heartache [5:35]