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The 25 Best Alternative Bands of the 1980s. New Order is touring, as are two original Smiths, Morrissey and Johnny Marr (separately, of course).
This list contains the most popular alternative songs of the '80s, as voted on by rock music lovers from around the world. The beginning of the '80s saw the dominance of such acts as Duran Duran and Black Flag. Toward the tail end of the era, a new type of band began to emerge.
The best alternative songs of the 1980s span punk, post-punk, new wave, college rock, underground, goth, new romantic, ska, power pop, hardcore, and indie rock.
Towards the end of the 80s, and largely through a renaissance in American rock – bands like the Pixies, Dinosaur Jr, Jane’s Addiction – indie began to be known as ‘alternative’.
The 100 Greatest Alternative Singles of the '80s. Even if you pay no consideration to the rankings, which is always subjective, here's a great starting point for exploring some of the amazingly...
Alternative rock bands today owe their heritage to at least one act on this list, be it R.E.M.’s ringing arpeggios and cryptic vocals, or the Jesus and Mary Chain’s nonchalant, cooler-than ...
The Best Alternative Rock Albums of the 1980s. View reviews, ratings, news & more regarding your favorite band.