Classic Alternative
Classic Alternative ranges from the late 1970s to early 1990s, much of it becoming know in the USA thanks to the advent of MTV.
Types Of Classic Alternative
New Wave: The most recognized type of Classic Alternative, including The Cars, The Police, Blondie and Talking Heads.
Power Pop: The Knack, The Smithereens and The Romantics.
College Rock: The cornerstone of American alternative rock, including R.E.M., The B52-5’s, and The Replacements.
Post-Punk and British Alternative/Indie Rock: Well represented in the genre and includes New Order, Public Image Limited and U2.
Gothic Rock and Dark Wave: The Cure, Joy Division, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and Bauhaus.
Synth Pop: Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys and A Flock of Seagulls.
Dream Pop and Shoegaze: Cocteau Twins and The Jesus and Mary Chain.
New Romantic: Spandau Ballet and Adam and the Ants.
Ska Revival: Selecter, Madness and The English Beat.
Indie Pop and Modern Indie Rock: Aztec Camera and Sonic Youth
Punk: Ramones and The Clash.
