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Beck

Beck

Beck's Genre:

Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, Lo-Fi, Dance-Rock, Alternative Dance, Experimental Rock, Alternative Singer/Songwriter, Club/Dance

Biography

Initially pegged as something as a voice of a generation when “Loser” turned into a smash crossover success, Beck did wind up crystallizing much of the post-modern ruckus of the ‘90s alternative explosion, but in unexpected ways. Based in the underground anti-folk and noise-rock worlds, Beck encompassed all manners of modern music, drawing in hip-hop, blues, trash-rock, pop, soul, lounge music…pretty much any found sound or vinyl dug up from a dusty crate, blurring boundaries and encapsulating how ‘90s hipsters looked toward the future by foraging through the past. In another time, Beck may have stayed the province of the underground, but he surfaced just as alternative rock turned mainstream, with his 1994 debut Mellow Gold launching “Loser,” a hit that crossed over with the velocity of a novelty, a notion Beck quickly punctured with a succession of indie LPs delivered in the wake of Mellow Gold, including the lo-fi folk of One Foot in the Grave, delivered on the K imprint. But the album that truly cemented Beck’ s place in the pantheon was 1996’s Odelay, a co-production with the Dust Brothers that touched upon all of his obsessions, providing a cultural keystone for the decade while telegraphing all his future moves, from the soul prankster of Midnite Vultures to the melancholy troubadour of Sea Change.

Fittingly, Beck came from a distinctly artistic background, the son of string arranger/conductor, David Campbell, and Bibbe Hansen, a regular at Andy Warhol’ s Factory whose father was a pivotal contributor to the Fluxus art movement. Adopting the surname "Hansen" after his father left, Beck grew up in Los Angeles, dropping out of school in the tenth grade to play as a street busker and attend poetry slams. Bashing out blues and folk, Beck wound up assembling a home tape called the Banjo Story before departing for New York, where he operated on the margins of the anti-folk scene without ever breaking into it. He returned to Los Angeles where he continued to play clubs, eventually gaining the attention of Bong Load records, an independent operated by Tom Rothrock and Rob Schnapf. All parties agreed to pair Beck’ s fledgling folk with hip-hop beats assembled by producer Karl Stephenson, whose kitchen provided the studio for their first efforts, including “Loser.” These tapes remained unreleased as Beck recorded an album’s worth of material with Calvin Johnson for the latter’s K label, but the first release Beck had was the Flipside single “MTV Makes Me Want to Smoke Crack” and Sonic Enemy’ s cassette release of Golden Feelings. But what really broke the doors open was Bong Load’ s 12" single of “Loser,” which garnered considerable play in L.A., coinciding with increased underground attention. Soon, Beck signed with Geffen, striking a deal that allowed him to release on independent labels. One of these immediately followed -- Fingerpaint released a 10" record A Western Harvest Field by Moonlight in January 1994 -- before the Geffen debut Mellow Gold appeared in March of 1994.

Naturally, “Loser” was the lead single from Mellow Gold and it turned into an instant smash, boasting a hook that worked as an ironic underground rallying cry and a novelty crossover. Despite many positive reviews, Beck worked overtime to dispel the notion he was a novelty, quickly releasing two indie albums in succession: the noise-skronk Stereopathetic Soul Manure and One Foot in the Grave. Stereopathetic made few waves but the stripped-back, folky One Foot in the Grave acted as a counterbalance to the gonzo Mellow Gold, illustrating the depths of his talents.

After a furious 1994, Beck laid relatively low in 1995, touring with the fifth Lollapalooza in between working on a new album with the production team the Dust Brothers, who had collaborated with the Beastie Boys on their landmark 1989 Paul’s Boutique. The resulting album, Odelay, appeared in June 1996, preceded by the lanky, funky single “Where It’s At,” which would go on to win the Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal. Odelay piled up acclaim and hits -- “Devil’s Haircut,” “Jack-Ass,” and “The New Pollution” all charted around the world -- and the record went double-platinum, becoming a touchstone of ‘90s alternative rock. An outtake from the album, “Deadweight,” appeared on the soundtrack to Danny Boyle’s 1997 film A Life Less Ordinary, then Beck set to work on his next album with producer Nigel Godrich, who had just worked with Radiohead on OK Computer. Their collaboration, originally slated for an indie release but moved to Geffen, thereby setting a precedent where no future Beck LP would be released on an indie (something worked out in the courts the following year), traded futuristic rock -- either the joyous collage of Odelay or the dystopia of OK Computer -- for a quiet, pulsating, psychedelic folk-rock album called Mutations. Riding high on Odelay, the album charted well without turning out any major hits, although it did garner a Grammy for Best Alternative Music Performance.

Beck took another abrupt change in musical direction in 1999 with Midnite Vultures, a garish party record that was part satire and part salute to soul and funk, particularly Prince. Reviews were divided between ecstatic and skeptical, but the album had some real hits with “Sexx Laws” and “Deborah,” and it in some ways was the apex of Beck’s hipster prankster phase, a persona he shed with his next album, 2002’s Sea Change. Recorded in the wake of a romantic breakup, Sea Change was another Godrich production, but it was gentle and mournful, lacking some of the gritty underpinnings of Mutations yet retaining the psychedelia -- and that psychedelic edge was brought out in the supporting tour when Beck hired the Flaming Lips as his supporting band. The tour was well-received but there were some tensions, as reported by Lips leader Wayne Coyne later.

After an extended break -- the longest he’s taken between albums to date -- Beck returned in 2005 with Guero, an album that reunited him with the Dust Brothers and consciously evoked Odelay. Guero launched a few hits, including “E-Pro” and “Hell Yes,” and was followed within months by Guerolito, a remixed version of the entire album. Beck continued in this direction the following year with The Information, but its Nigel Godrich production kept the album streamlined and emphasized the darker undercurrents in the songs. Some of that darkness could be heard on his eighth album, Modern Guilt, a 2008 release produced by Danger Mouse, marking his first time in 14 years that he worked with a producer who wasn't the Dust Brothers or Godrich. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

AOL Radio Stations Beck is Featured on (36)

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Adam "MCA" Yauch Tribute

This is Slacker Radio's tribute to Adam Yauch, AKA MCA of the legendary Beastie Boys. Adam Yauch passed away on May 4th after a three year battle with cancer. On this station, you will be introduced to the musical DNA of MCA and the Beastie Boys. That means that you may hear some classic tracks that leave you scratching your head, but if you listen close- you'll hear the samples that made the Beastie Boys' brand of Hip Hop like no other. The music speaks to MCA's legacy more than any eulogy can. So celebrate the life and legacy of Adam Yauch here- on Slacker Radio.

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Alternative Workout

Even Alternative people like to work up a sweat. With this in mind, Alternative Workout serves up a continuous barrage of high energy tunes from the complete Alternative spectrum. We've got grunge, punk, and all decades of Alt-rock covered. Let's do this already.

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The Parlotones Showcase

This is The Parlotones Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by the members of The Parlotones including music hand-picked by the Kahn, Neil, Glenn and Paul as well as commentary by each about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

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Far East Movement Showcase

This is the Far East Movement Artist Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by the members of Far East Movement including music hand-picked by Kev Nish, Prohgress, J-Splif and DJ Virman as well as commentary by each about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

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Adult Chill

We know you. You've got a million things on your mind, from kids to bills and back. When it's time to chill, we also know that you're looking for a laid-back, eclectic mix that matches your CD collection. Adult Chill is for you, offering a soothing blend of singer-songwriters, melodic electronic, and all flavors and eras of rock. Norah Jones meets Moby meets acoustic Led Zep. Chill like a grown-up. You deserve it.

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Sondre Lerche Showcase

This is the Sondre Lerche Artist Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear music hand-picked by Sondre as well as commentary about the songs that influenced his music and his life.

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Long Weekend Soundtrack

Welcome to your Long Weekend Soundtrack! Two-day weekends are for suckers, so Slacker is teaming with Orbitz to help you get the most out of your time off. Wherever you go, this music will give you that vacation vibe—from the Chili Peppers to Daft Punk and beyond. And, since Orbitz is the official travel site of the long weekend, this is your official Long Weekend Soundtrack.

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Drama

Introducing Drama Radio, brought to you by Cars.com. They've taken the drama out of car shopping and placed it here- on this station. These songs were hand-selected for their drama- dramatic lyrics and dramatic songwriting. Brought to you by Cars.com. ALL DRIVE. No Drama.

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Indie Halloween

It’s often hard to tell the difference between costumed Halloween revelers and sullen hipsters. For this reason, Halloween is the most indie-rock holiday of the year. On this station, you’ll hear Indie artists singing about blood, death, bones, ghosts, pumpkins, and other loosely-related Halloween topics.

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'00s Alternative

The '00s were a time of great change for Alternative music. The authenticity of Grunge gave way to the anger of Nu-Metal. Bands like Blink-182, Incubus, and 311 found themselves as the elder statesmen of the genre, and we were introduced to new bands like The Killers, Death Cab For Cutie, and the White Stripes. And let's not forget our brief fling with all things Emo- via bands like My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy. You'll hear it all on Slacker's 00's Alternative station.

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Classic Alternative

Call it "Alternative," "Modern Rock," "College Rock" - call it whatever you like. Classic Alternative on Slacker Radio is all of those things and more- from the golden age of Alternative. Spanning various decades, this is radio for people that were raised on 120 Minutes. David Bowie, The Clash, The Smiths, Erasure, Depeche Mode, New Order, INXS, Midnight Oil, R.E.M., 10,000 Maniacs, Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana, Weezer, and many more!

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Metropolitan Mood

Metropolitan Mood music on Slacker Radio is the provocative soundtrack to seduction and love. It’s not so much about the lyrics, as it is the sound and tempo of this mood music. It’s the sound of a big-city love affair. Featuring exotic electronica, downtempo beats and retro-futuristic sounds from the likes of Morcheeba, Portishead, and Massive Attack. Let Metropolitan Mood Music on Slacker Radio provide the uninterrupted soundtrack to a night of uninterrupted passion. Recommended for lovers of Chill and Alt-Chill on Slacker Radio.

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'90s Alternative

90's Alternative on Slacker Radio highlights one of the most profound decades of Alternative Music. You'll hear the powerhouse artists of the Seattle grunge movement including Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and the Screaming Trees. You'll also get a heaping helping of non-Northwest classics like Stone Temple Pilots, The Smashing Pumpkins and Sublime as well as recalling the Punk resurgence with classics like Green Day's "Dookie" or the Offspring's "Smash" and the offbeat sounds of The Flaming Lips, Beck and Cake.

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Great Songs You Forgot

We went through the Slacker library and found great songs that made their mark on the world, but have faded away in time. Great Songs You Forgot on Slacker Radio includes forgotten gems from Radiohead, Kanye West, Mariah Carey, Rod Stewart and many more.

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Bob Dylan Tribute

Slacker curator and nationally recognized Oldies expert Ron Smith is your host on this station as we pay tribute to Bob Dylan. You'll hear Dylan classics, collaborations, and songs from artists that he was influenced by and artists that he directly inspired. You'll also hear covers of Bob Dylan's songs by artists from across the musical spectrum.

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Classic Electronic

Relive your rave glory days on Slacker Classic Electronic! Hear favorites from Daft Punk, Fatboy Slim, Moby and the Chemical Brothers, ground-breakers like DJ Shadow, Roni Size and Air, and classics from 808 State, Underworld, and more.

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Jimmy Eat World Showcase

This is the Jimmy Eat World Artist Showcase station. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by the band members of Jimmy Eat World including music hand-picked by Jim, Zach, Rick and Tom as well as commentary by each about the songs that influenced their music and their lives. Jimmy Eat World’s sixth studio album "Invented" is available in stores and digitally now. The album marks the reunion of the band and producer Mark Trombino who served as producer on the band’s two biggest selling albums "Clarity" and "Bleed American."

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Adult Alternative

Adult Alternative on Slacker has all the good stuff without the angst-ridden teens and their complicated haircuts. You’ll hear cutting-edge artists like Gotye, The Lumineers, and The Head & The Heart as well as established artists like Dave Matthews, Arcade Fire, U2, R.E.M., the Black Keys, and Talking Heads. If you’ve graduated from keg stands to craft beer, this is the soundtrack to your next party.

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RJD2 Showcase

This is the RJD2 Artist Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune-in to hear music hand-picked by RJD2 as well as commentary about the songs that influenced his music and his life.

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Animal Kingdom Showcase

This is the Animal Kingdom Artist Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by the members of Animal Kingdom including music hand-picked by Richard, Hamish, and Geoff as well as commentary by each about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

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Alternative Chill

Alternative Chill on Slacker Radio is the ultimate "Easy Listening for Hipsters." The station is a hybrid of Electronic Chill artists, singer/songwriters and Indie rock songs that dip into the ethereal. You can expect to hear Jeff Buckley, Thievery Corporation, Radiohead, Sigur Ros, Nada Surf, Massive Attack, Air, Nick Drake, Portishead, Everything But the Girl and even some surprises like Billie Holiday or Pink Floyd! It's the perfect station to kick back and unwind, so, open a bottle of wine, light some candles and relax.

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Party Alternative

Party Alternative on Slacker pumps out the best alternative party tunes including classics by The Ramones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sublime and Jane's Addiction as well as the latest from the Foo Fighters, Green Day and many more to keep your party going day and night.

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'90s Hits

Are you nostalgic for flannel shirts, girl power, and the days of Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake as an item? '90s Hits on Slacker Radio takes you back with all your favorite Soft Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop and Alternative songs that made the decade hella sweet!

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'90s Rock

Ten years of Rock. Spanning all things rock in the 90s. From Metal to Grunge, Seattle to NYC, 90's Rock on Slacker has it. The hits by Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, and Metallica are all here. Plus deep cuts from Alice In Chains, Faith No More, and Rage Against the Machine. If it rocked in the 90's, it's here on 90's Rock.

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Dive Bar Jukebox

You walk through the doors and you know. This is it. The perfect dive bar. A cool crowd, great beers on tap and, above all, the perfect jukebox for a true music geek. Classic Rock, Classic Country, a lil' bit of Soul and the most important Indie Rock of all-time make this jukebox your all-time favorite. Welcome to Dive Bar Jukebox on Slacker Radio.

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SVP & Russillo Music Show

SVP & Russillo play the music they love and it’s all right here. You’ll hear music from the show while Scott Van Pelt and Ryen Russillo take you inside the studio and share how the show decides what makes the cut. Plus… Dan “The Duke” Davis raps, visits from “The Pulse of the Nation” and other moments from the show.

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The Current

The Current brings you the best authentic new music alongside the music that inspired it, from unique to universal, indie to influential, new to nostalgic. Broadcasting from the musical hotbed that is Minnesota, listen to The Current and you’ll see why we say, “Great Music Lives Here.” Find playlist, interviews and more at thecurrent.org.

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Party Rock

Party Rock on Slacker has your party tunes covered with classics from AC/DC, Metallica, and The Stones. You'll also hear the latest from the Foo Fighters, Korn and System of a Down to keep your party rocking for hours. Have a few drinks, and party hard. We will rock it for you.

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Delta Spirit Showcase

This is the Delta Spirit Artist Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by the band including music that is hand-picked by Jon, Brandon, Matthew, Kelly and WIlliam as well as commentary by each about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

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Alternative

Alternative on Slacker plays the latest music from today's hottest Alternative and Indie artists. You'll hear music from today's Alt. leaders as well as Indie artists that are breaking new ground and redefining the genre.

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Alternative Hits

Alternative Hits on Slacker Radio plays the biggest songs in Alternative Music. From the top of the charts to the songs on the rise, you'll hear the hits, old and new, from Green Day, The Killers, Red Hot Chili Peppers and many more.

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Eclectic Rock

Eclectic Rock on Slacker Radio showcases music from across the spectrum of smart and sophisticated songwriting. Whether you seek to be inspired by the classics or discover promising new artists, Eclectic Rock offers the best of both worlds.

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Electronic

Electronic on Slacker Radio covers all the bases in electronic music. Hear the latest hits from Deadmau5, M.I.A., and Skrillex, classic favorites from Daft Punk, Moby and the Chemical Brothers, as well as new sounds from Pendulum, Crystal Castles, and Calvin Harris.

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Americana

It’s time to hit the country back roads with Americana on Slacker Radio. Travel through the prairies, swamps, dance halls and pubs to discover rock that twangs, country, folk, and bluegrass. Americana features all of the greats of the genre including Gram Parsons and The Byrds, Lyle Lovett, Ryan Adams, Lucinda Williams and more.

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'00s Hits

Hits of the 2000s on Slacker brings the best hits that the decade has to offer from 2000 right up to today!

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This station plays the best music from and music from related artists like Weezer, Cake, Radiohead, The White Stripes, The Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Sublime, Modest Mouse and more.

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Beck's Selected Discography (45)

Modern Guilt Album Cover

Modern Guilt

200810 Songs

The Information Album Cover

The Information

(C)(P) 2006 Interscope Records200616 Songs

Guerolito Album Cover

Guerolito

(C)(P) 2005 Interscope Records200515 Songs

Guero Album Cover

Guero

(C)(P) 2005 Geffen Records Inc.200513 Songs

Odelay Album Cover

Odelay

200419 Songs

Sea Change Album Cover

Sea Change

(C) 2002 Geffen Records (P) 2002 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.ECD200212 Songs

Mutations Album Cover

Mutations

(C) 1998 Geffen Records Inc. (P) 1998 UMG Recordings, Inc.199811 Songs

Mellow Gold Album Cover

Mellow Gold

199413 Songs

Mellow Gold Album Cover

Mellow Gold

199413 Songs

Odelay [Deluxe Edition] Album Cover

Odelay [Deluxe Edition]

200833 Songs

GameBoy Variations Album Cover

GameBoy Variations

(C)(P) 2005 Interscope RecordsDIGITAL20054 Songs

Midnite Vultures [Digital Version] Album Cover

Midnite Vultures [Digital Version]

DIGITAL200414 Songs

Looking For A Sign Album Cover

Looking For A Sign

2012 Iliad RecordsSINGLE20121 Songs

Bonfire Blondes Album Cover

Bonfire Blondes

DIGITAL20081 Songs

Gamma Ray [Jay Reatard Version] Album Cover

Gamma Ray [Jay Reatard Version]

DIGITAL20081 Songs

Timebomb Album Cover

Timebomb

2012 Illiad RecordsDIGITAL20071 Songs

Nausea Album Cover

Nausea

(C)(P) 2006 Interscope RecordsDIGITAL20061 Songs

Loser [UK #1] Album Cover

Loser [UK #1]

(C)(P) 1994 Geffen Records Inc.EP19945 Songs

Midnite Vultures Album Cover

Midnite Vultures

199911 Songs

Odelay Album Cover

Odelay

199613 Songs

One Foot in the Grave [Expanded Edition] Album Cover

One Foot in the Grave [Expanded Edition]

200932 Songs

I Just Started Hating Some People Today Album Cover

I Just Started Hating Some People Today

SINGLE20122 Songs

Chemtrails Album Cover

Chemtrails

DIGITAL20081 Songs

Mixed Bizness [Import] Album Cover

Mixed Bizness [Import]

SINGLE20007 Songs

Tropicalia Album Cover

Tropicalia

SINGLE19991 Songs

Where It's At Album Cover

Where It's At

SINGLE19993 Songs

Deadweight Album Cover

Deadweight

SINGLE19983 Songs

Information [UK Bonus Tracks/Bonus DVD] Album Cover

Information [UK Bonus Tracks/Bonus DVD]

200618 Songs

Guero [Japan Bonus Tracks] Album Cover

Guero [Japan Bonus Tracks]

200616 Songs

Mutations [Japan Tracks] Album Cover

Mutations [Japan Tracks]

200614 Songs

Mutations [Japan Tracks] Album Cover

Mutations [Japan Tracks]

200514 Songs

Sea Change [Japan Bonus Track] Album Cover

Sea Change [Japan Bonus Track]

200313 Songs

One Foot in the Grave Album Cover

One Foot in the Grave

200319 Songs

Stereopathetic Soulmanure Album Cover

Stereopathetic Soulmanure

200026 Songs

Odelay Album Cover

Odelay

199914 Songs

One Foot in the Grave Album Cover

One Foot in the Grave

199416 Songs

Odelay (Deluxe Edition) Album Cover

Odelay (Deluxe Edition)

200833 Songs

Girl [Germany CD] Album Cover

Girl [Germany CD]

ECD20054 Songs

E-Pro Album Cover

E-Pro

ECD20054 Songs

Mutations [Digital Version] Album Cover

Mutations [Digital Version]

DIGITAL200812 Songs

Think I'm in Love Album Cover

Think I'm in Love

DIGITAL20061 Songs

Remix EP #1 Album Cover

Remix EP #1

MIX20056 Songs

Nobody's Fault But My Own Album Cover

Nobody's Fault But My Own

EP19993 Songs

A Western Harvest Field by Moonlight Album Cover

A Western Harvest Field by Moonlight

EP199512 Songs

Beercan Album Cover

Beercan

EP19945 Songs

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	Weezer	As one of the most popular groups to emerge in the post-grunge alternative rock aftermath, Weezer received equal amounts of criticism and praise for their hook-heavy guitar pop.
	Cake	Best-known for their ubiquitous hit "The Distance," Cake epitomized the postmodern, irony-drenched aesthetic of '90s geek rock.
	Radiohead	Radiohead were one of the few alternative bands of the early '90s to draw heavily from the grandiose arena rock that characterized U2's early albums.
	The White Stripes	The White Stripes formed on Bastille Day in 1997, aiming to create simple, vigorous rock & roll with little more than Meg White's percussion and Jack White's guitar-and-vocal attack.
	The Smashing Pumpkins	Of all the major alternative rock bands of the early '90s, Smashing Pumpkins were the group least influenced by traditional underground rock.
	Foo Fighters	When Foo Fighters released a debut album written and recorded entirely by leader Dave Grohl -- at that point known only as the powerhouse drummer for Nirvana -- in the summer of 1995, few would have guessed that the group would wind up as the one band to survive the '90s alt-rock explosion unscathed.
	Red Hot Chili Peppers	Few rock groups of the '80s broke down as many musical barriers and were as original as the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
	Pearl Jam	Pearl Jam rose from the ashes of Mother Love Bone to become the most popular American rock & roll band of the '90s.
	Sublime	Formed in 1988 as a garage punk band, Sublime rose to fame in the mid-'90s on the back of the California punk explosion engendered by Green Day and the Offspring, though Sublime boosted their punk influences with heavy elements of reggae and ska.
	Modest Mouse	Modest Mouse were one of the most surprising commercial success stories of the new millennium -- while their music was by turns taut and elliptical, and the lyrics sometimes cryptic and introspective, the band broke through to the mainstream audience with the platinum-selling Good News for People Who Love Bad News, and they became genuine rock stars at a time when their musical peers remained cult figures.
	Nirvana	Prior to Nirvana, alternative music was consigned to specialty sections of record stores, and major labels considered it to be, at the very most, a tax write-off.
	Gorillaz	Conceived as the first "virtual hip-hop group," Gorillaz blended the musical talents of Dan "The Automator" Nakamura, Blur's Damon Albarn, Cibo Matto's Miho Hatori, and Tom Tom Club's Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz with the arresting visuals of Jamie Hewlett, best known as the creator of the cult comic Tank Girl.
	Beastie Boys	As the first white rap group of any importance, the Beastie Boys received the scorn of critics and strident hip-hop musicians, both of whom accused them of cultural pirating, especially since they began as a hardcore punk group in 1981.
	The Black Keys	It’s too facile to call the Black Keys counterparts of the White Stripes: they share several surface similarities -- their names are color-coded, they hail from the Midwest, they’re guitar-and-drum blues-rock duos -- but the Black Keys are their own distinct thing, a tougher, rougher rock band with a purist streak that never surfaces in the Stripes.
	Jane's Addiction	Jane's Addiction were one of the most hotly pursued rock bands when they gained notice in Los Angeles in the mid-'80s, with record companies at their feet.
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	Stone Temple Pilots	Stone Temple Pilots were able to turn alternative rock into stadium rock; naturally, they became the most critically despised band of their era.
	The Raconteurs	A self-described "new band made up of old friends," the Raconteurs feature the White Stripes' Jack White and power pop maestro Brendan Benson on vocals, keyboards, and guitars, and the Greenhornes' drummer Patrick Keeler and bassist Jack Lawrence as the group's rhythm section.
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	The Flaming Lips	Even within the eclectic world of alternative rock, few bands were so brave, so frequently brilliant, and so deliciously weird as the Flaming Lips.
	Oasis	Oasis shot from obscurity to stardom in 1994, becoming one of Britain's most popular and critically acclaimed bands of the decade in the process.
	Pixies	Combining jagged, roaring guitars and stop-start dynamics with melodic pop hooks, intertwining male-female harmonies and evocative, cryptic lyrics, the Pixies were one of the most influential American alternative rock bands of the late '80s.
	Franz Ferdinand	Glasgow's art-damaged rock quartet Franz Ferdinand -- named for the Austro-Hungarian Archduke whose murder sparked World War I -- feature bassist Bob Hardy, guitarist Nick McCarthy, drummer Paul Thomson, and singer/guitarist Alex Kapranos.
	The Offspring	The Offspring's metal-inflected punk became a popular sensation in 1994, selling over four million albums on an independent record label.
	Bush	Led by guitarist/vocalist Gavin Rossdale, Bush became the first post-Nirvana British band to hit it big in America.
	Soundgarden	Soundgarden made a place for heavy metal in alternative rock. Their fellow Seattle rockers Green River may have spearheaded the grunge sound, but they relied on noise rock in the vein of the Stooges.
	Muse	Muse's fusion of progressive rock, glam, electronica, and Radiohead-influenced experimentation is crafted by guitarist/vocalist Matthew Bellamy, bassist Chris Wolstenholme, and drummer Dominic Howard.
	R.E.M.	R.E.M. marked the point when post-punk turned into alternative rock. When their first single, "Radio Free Europe," was released in 1981, it sparked a back-to-the-garage movement in the American underground.
	Incubus	Incubus became one of the most popular alt-metal bands of the new millennium, setting themselves apart from a crowded field with a tireless touring ethic and a broad musical palette.
	Everclear	Though Everclear's Northwestern grunge-punk style was hardly revolutionary when the band rose to popularity in 1995, the trio's hook-ridden songs and Art Alexakis' "us against them" lyrics were taken to heart by bored Gen-X teens.
	Green Day	Out of all the post-Nirvana alternative bands to break into the pop mainstream, Green Day were second only to Pearl Jam in terms of influence.
	311	311's fusion of reggae and rap-metal was created in Omaha, Nebraska, where singer/guitarist Nick Hexum, DJ/singer S.
	Cage the Elephant	Although chart success in England was an unlikely first step to fame for a band from Bowling Green, Kentucky, mainstream rock band Cage the Elephant achieved just that.
	Blind Melon	Whereas most up-and-coming alternative bands of the early '90s borrowed from the leaders of the pack (Nirvana, Soundgarden, Nine Inch Nails, etc.
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	Kings of Leon	Initially embraced as "the Southern Strokes" for their resurrection and reinvention of Dixie-styled rock & roll, Kings of Leon steadily morphed themselves into an experimental rock outfit during the 2000s.
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	Arcade Fire	A combination of indie rock muscle and theatrical, unapologetic bombast turned Arcade Fire into indie royalty in the early 2000s.
	The Shins	A classic guitar pop group almost nine years in the making, Albuquerque, New Mexico's the Shins began in 1997 as the side project of singer/songwriter and guitarist James Mercer's primary band, Flake.
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Paper Tiger

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