May 29, 1993 — New Order’s “Regret” continues its reign atop the alternative music chart for a second straight week, marking its seventh week on the chart. Depeche Mode’s haunting “Walking In My Shoes” maintains its runner-up position, unable to reclaim the top spot it held two weeks ago.
Radiohead’s brooding breakout hit “Creep” stays locked in at No. 3 for a second week, while Midnight Oil’s “Truganini” and World Party’s “Is It Like Today?” round out the top five, showing remarkable stability as both tracks enter their seventh and ninth weeks on the chart, respectively.
The biggest story of the week comes from Porno For Pyros, whose latest single “Pets” catapults from No. 16 to No. 6 in just its second week, signaling a rapid ascent that could threaten the upper tier in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, their previous hit, “Cursed Female,” drops from No. 6 to No. 11.
Further down the chart, Belly makes a bold leap with “Slow Dog,” jumping from No. 29 to No. 17. Other notable risers include Primus’s “My Name Is Mud,” inching into the Top 10 at No. 9, and Suede’s “Metal Mickey,” now at No. 8.
Three major debuts make their mark this week: The Cranberries’ ethereal “Dreams” lands at No. 25, Aimee Mann’s “I Should’ve Known” enters at No. 26, and The Trash Can Sinatras’ “Hayfever” debuts at No. 24, all hinting at fresh competition on the horizon.
As summer approaches, the alternative scene remains vibrant, with veteran acts holding strong and newcomers making powerful first impressions. Stay tuned—this chart is heating up.
Transmission with Derek Nester 