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Recommended Western alternative rock bands that connect to the modern rock scene

In the 1980s, rock music gained a vast audience, and at the same time a mainstream industry took shape.

Meanwhile, as various genres emerged and branched out, the media introduced a category defined as “rock that didn’t fit the existing mold”: alternative rock.

This time, while tracing the roots of alternative rock, we’re also focusing on the musicians who went on to lead the scene.

Be sure to check it out.

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Recommended Western alternative rock bands that connect to the modern rock scene
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1eastBest Of YouFoo FightersDave Grohl-style rock track, powerful and masculine
2eastBuddy HollyWeezerWeezer’s powerful guitar sound
3eastThere’s No Other WayBlurA classic Blur song from the '90s with wah guitar
4eastCreepRadioheadThe representative song of alternative rock, “Creep.”
5eastGet FreeThe VinesThe Vines’ raw, rock-driven early impulse track
6eastRadio Free EuropeR.E.M.The appeal of R.E.M.’s first album, Murmur
7eastLive ForeverOasisAbout Oasis’s signature song “Live Forever”
8eastServe The ServantsNirvanaNirvana’s final album, A World of Dissonance
9eastSuck My KissRed Hot Chili PeppersA masterpiece by Red Hot Chili Peppers
10eastGive It AwayRed Hot Chili PeppersA masterpiece by the Red Hot Chili Peppers
11eastWaterfallThe Stone RosesFirst new song in 22 years, Squire's distinctive sound
12eastTodayThe Smashing PumpkinsA leading band of 1990s alternative rock
13eastBeen There All The TimeDinosaur Jr.A fresh, youthful-sounding track from Dinosaur Jr.
14eastSilver RocketSonic youthSonic Youth’s innovative musical expression
15eastFriday I’m In LoveThe CureA track included on The Cure’s classic album “Wish”
16eastReel Around The FountainThe SmithsThe Smiths’ moody sound and poetic worldview
17eastTemptationNew OrderAn innovative music band that represents the 1980s
18eastAnimal NitrateSuedeSuede’s dangerous and seductive song
19eastSwallow My PrideGreen RiverGreen River of Seattle, the origin of grunge
20eastThem BonesAlice In ChainsAlice in Chains, heavy tone
21eastWhere It’s AtBeckBeck’s songs characterized by distinctive changes in sound
22eastHoney BucketMelvinsThe legend of the grunge pioneers, the Melvins
23eastSecond SkinThe GitsThe Gits, a bluesy rock band
24eastI Wanna Be Your DogThe StoogesThe appeal of The Stooges, the roots of grunge
25eastLike a HurricaneNeil Young and Crazy HorseNeil Young and his lasting impact on music
26eastPossum KingdomThe ToadiesRock band born in Texas, devoted fans
27eastEddie’s GunThe KooksA refreshing rock song by The Kooks
28eastxoxoxoSecret And WhisperKnown for its sound where passion and lyricism intersect, C...
29eastATTACKThirty Seconds To MarsActor Jared Leto is the frontman...
30eastMile endPulpPulp’s buoyant music and ironic lyrics
31eastMovin’ On UpPrimal ScreamAn iconic summer song from Screamadelica
32eastFlowers Of RomancePublic Image LtdAn eccentric song that showcases the band's new musical direction
33eastBlack Fingernails, Red WineEskimo JoeAustralian quirky rock band, Eskimo Joe
34eastOutdoor MinerWireA piano piece with wires: a song of growth and emotion
35eastWhat Do You Want Me To Say?The Dismemberment PlanAn impressive song by an American band
36eastSafariThe BreedersKim Deal’s band song: captivating music of stillness and motion
37eastTime To GoSupergrassA classic track that captures the charm of Supergrass
38eastRace For The PrizeThe Flaming LipsThe Flaming Lips’ masterpiece, moving
39eastNever UnderstandThe Jesus and Mary ChainAn innovative song that pioneered shoegaze
40eastAlec EiffelPixiesThe Appeal of “Alec Eiffel” by Pixies
41eastLove Will Tear Us ApartJoy DivisionThe Tragic Life and Music of Ian Curtis