Your favorite Alternative Rock, past or present (band, classic, Depeche Mode)

[Missy.Rivers]

Modern, alternative rock from the 80s to present.. post your favorites.

Three of mine:

A current favorite, Muse Sounds best played at high volume. Ignore the Twiligt video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsp3_a-PMTw

Another one for high quality speakers and high volume"
Radio head

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFkzRNyygfk

And a great classic, Smashing Pumpkins

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1N_qX_r4Iw

[slo1318]

^^^Like all 3, but........


My list for the top spot stops at The Smiths.


THE SMITHS - HOW SOON IS NOW


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U5HpeA_WSo

[slo1318]

THE SMITHS & RADIOHEAD


THE SMITHS - HEADMASTER RITUAL


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgNfTx9pGzA

RADIOHEAD cover of HEADMASTER RITUAL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtmS2ePSSdU

[slo1318]

Along with Vince Clarke (Erasure, Yaz), the most enduring pioneers of modern electronic music. Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode - Its No Good


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aieEZ950d1I

Depeche Mode - Everything Counts


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t-gK-9EIq4

[Axle grease]

A few favs from the past Alternative scene.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DudgmaXQRQc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lDIJjnCHco

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZlVqfY6Riw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P1t-...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWNRUVMboq4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCHFiJ9MIB0

[Axle grease]

I guess STP sorta fits in this category as well. I like them quite a bit!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppJLI...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5w0ierGzTM

[slo1318]

Another band Im enjoying......

PLACEBO - BRIGHT LIGHTS


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNF5zmQPRfM

[slo1318]

Another monster band from Manchester.....man, those Brits love their music!

OASIS - DONT LOOK BACK IN ANGER (LIVE)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjkMsJhdgw4

[SlowMotionApocalypse]

Anyone remember when alternative meant something other than generic mainstream modern rock?

[KoobleKar]

Originally Posted by SlowMotionApocalypse

Anyone remember when alternative meant something other than generic mainstream modern rock?

I'm not 1,000 % sure exactly WHAT alternative rock is anymore??

For example does Grunge fall into that category?

How 'bout.....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg5QjqT3sAw


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTltKbfvnfI