For such a maligned decade, it’s striking what a large impact the ’90s have had on the bands of today. The decade is a source of “old school” sonic touchstones for a new generation of bands, much in the way that classic rock once was for musicians of the ’90s. It’s the type of thing to keep in mind while listening to Amnesia, the debut full-length from Philadelphia band Amanda X.

Contrary to what the name might suggest, Amanda X is not a single person but three women: Cat Park (vocals and guitar), Kat Bean (vocals and bass), and Tiff Yoon (drums). They previously released an EP in 2012 before signing with the legendary Stillbreeze label. The gap between records has give them time to hone their sound. There’s a touch of Jale, a hint of Scrawl, some echoes of Velocity Girl. and some Helium. There are also some vocal suggestions, mainly on the two opening tracks, “Guatemala” and “Dream House,” of a more restrained Corin Tucker. It’s more about similar sonics and aesthetics than a lavish homage, but if they were around at the same time as such artists, they’d fit in nicely.

Thematically, Amnesia takes an unapologetic look at relationships tragically one-sided. The songs are at turns desperate, resigned, and unrequited, and it’s hard to find a moment without a bittersweet slant to it. The plainspoken nature of the songs gives the feel of being torn from a journal, yet Amanda X avoids the “woe is me” vibe by wisely wrapping the songs in a pop-woven blanket. Part of the album’s charm, however, lies in the fact that the harmonies don’t always line up and the way that Park and Bean’s voices weave in and out of each other. If this were the ’90s, Amnesia would be an endless mixtape source for gilded garage pop.