Prepare to party like it's pretty much 1999 again.

From Sleater-Kinney to Blur, bands who flourished in the 20th century are coming out of rock retirement to go back to the future like it's nobody's business (except it's definitely a lot of record execs' business). And in this installment of Mandatory Music, we spotlight five new songs released this week from a handful of artists whose previous albums you probably still have on CD.

Live in the now and check out these five essential new tracks:


MY MORNING JACKET

'Big Decisions' from 'The Waterfall'


FAITH NO MORE

'Superhero' from 'Sol Invictus'


VIOLENT FEMMES

'Love Love Love Love Love' from 'Happy New Year' EP


MODEST MOUSE

'Of Course We Know' from 'Strangers to Ourselves'


MG (MARTIN MORE of DEPECHE MODE)

'Europa Hymn' from 'MG'

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