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[81] While grunge lyrics were less overtly political than punk songs, grunge songs still indicated a concern for social issues, particularly those affecting young people. [77] The main themes in grunge were "tolerance of difference", "support of women", "mistrust of authority" and "cynicism towards big corporations."
Grunge fashion refers to the clothing, accessories and hairstyles of the grunge music genre. This subculture emerged in mid-1980s Seattle , and had reached wide popularity by the mid 1990s. Grunge fashion is characterized by durable and timeless thrift-store clothing , often worn in a loose, androgynous manner to de-emphasize the silhouette.
Alternative fashion styles often originate as ways of expressing attitudes towards individuality, consumerism, social constructs on behavior, self-expression, and/or disillusionment with what is viewed as "normal" society. [2] [3] Many styles are influenced by music and the dress style of individual bands or musicians. [4]
Grunge music is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged during the mid-1980s in the American state of Washington, particularly in the Seattle area. Inspired by hardcore punk , heavy metal , and indie rock , grunge is generally characterized by heavily distorted electric guitars , contrasting song dynamics , and apathetic or angst-filled lyrics.
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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 26 February 2025. Music genre For the radio format associated with this genre, see Modern rock. Alternative rock Other names Alternative music alt-rock alternative Stylistic origins Punk rock post-punk new wave hardcore punk power pop jangle pop Cultural origins Late 1970s to early 1980s, United States ...
The dominance of hair metal in the 1980s ended with mainstream introduction to the grunge movement in 1991. Grunge, a mixture of heavy metal and alternative rock, as well as a fashion subculture, emerged from the late 1980s in and around Seattle. In September 1991, the album Nevermind by grunge band Nirvana released.
Hype! is a documentary directed by Doug Pray about the popularity of grunge rock in the early to mid-1990s United StatesIt incorporates interviews and rare concert footage to trace the development of the grunge scene from its early beginning in neighborhood basements to its emergence as an explosive pop culture phenomenon.