incubus,radiohead,u2 (they always amazing)

no love for the Chili Peppers?

da best is Shudder To Think - Pony Express Record.

Blind Melon for best alt!

[QUOTE]da best is Shudder To Think[/QUOTE]
To be fair to STT, I think they transcend the simple 'alternative' genre... art rock, post-hardcore maybe, at times? operatic post-pop/rock? I dunno, but to simply say they're alt is a little bit of an injustice IMO...

mostly as you mentioned, other than for the case of Pony Express Record. that was an album that was stylistically modeled to shock the alternative rock scene. Everything they made before reflected a slightly alternative flavor to the usually post-hardcore roster of discord records.

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEIIBzZPxoM[/url]
tell me they don't look like some alterna-rock hipsters...damn tho that Hodgkins is really getting to him around this period

fact is this band is like a prize piece I love and am thankful for having found.

[QUOTE=SugarCoatedSour;18334881]mostly as you mentioned, other than for the case of Pony Express Record. that was an album that was stylistically modeled to shock the alternative rock scene. Everything they made before reflected a slightly alternative flavor to the usually post-hardcore roster of discord records.[/QUOTE]
Fair enough.

Definitely a big STT fan here though too. Did you know Craig Wedren composes music for TV and movies these days? I think it was Weeds I saw him on the credits for and was like, fuck yea!

I knew they were involved in film score, I'm sure they branched out more. I know that Nathan Larson has done some worthwhile film scores in the late 90's. They certainly are some creative mothafuckas. The production standards of Pony Express Record not to mention the arranging is rare to say the least.

[QUOTE=Majesty;18315340]I dont think so, i was almost thinking kings of leon might be best of 2010 too. the article spin did on them was really good. did you read it?[/QUOTE]

I did not read the article, but I did see them live and they were quite good. i'd say best of 2010 easily.

Arcade Fire!

I don't know if they count but in case they do i'll definetly choose Thrice.

If not that'll be Chevelle.

[QUOTE=therianthrope;18334865]Blind Melon for best alt!
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Forgot about Blind Melon...they are definitely on the top of my list of all time alt band.

Check out a band from Sydney, Circle. If you interested here is their website: <a href="http://www.ilovecircle.com/">Circle Band</a>

Shellac, Layne Staley's Mad Season, Mr Bungle

[QUOTE=psylocke24;18215541]Year 2010? I am not updated but for me the best alternative rock band is Incubus.[/QUOTE]


Yes, Incubus is very good and all the songs that they have played are just awesome and good to be heard.

The Gaslight Anthem
 

I would say The Gaslight Anthem. Why are they not listed under the alt/indie category on this website?

When I hear "alternative", it makes me think of the bands from the 90's that go the coin termed: Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, Sublime, Stone Temple Pilots, No Doubt, 311

The Horrors

alt rock kinda sucks. anyone else with me?

SAVIOR Rise Against was outstanding.

[QUOTE=Zuver87;18301275]motley crue[/QUOTE]

Seriously? It's 2011, man

Come on guys, Radiohead--hands down.

Sputnik hates Muse.

Staind, Blink-182 and Saliva...

for me the best "alternative bands" would be nirvana, my bloody valentine, rhcp, sonic youth, and although not really "alternative" the velvet underground. seeing as all punk, indie, alternative, etc. bands owe lou reed for blowing the doors off of conventional songwriting in rock music as a whole, i feel like they fit the bill of alternative, the term just hadnt been invented when they were around.

There are too many good bands to choose from. Nirvana is up there for sure, but there are so many fantastic modern alternative bands that it's hard to pick just one. Death Cab for Cutie are up there, or at least their older stuff. Right now, I'm in love with Brand New.

[QUOTE=marcus_in_absentia;18332632]no love for the Chili Peppers?[/QUOTE]

chilis lost without john

i liked cults, best coast and tennis this year

Really? Nobody said Hum?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0CKdaVgIYQ

Hum=Amazing. definitely and underrated band

Brand New


or slayer

Smashing Pumpkins.

for 2010 ummm .....

Ariel Pink haunted grafftii
The bamboos
Boney M
Chrome Hoof...this was really good more Dance house tho
Dangermouse & sparklehorse
Deadweather


a screw it the best was Mike patton-Mondo Cane of COURSE !!!!!!!! :thumb:

wilco, animal collective, the flaming lips and radiohead

Best alt band
 

I'd say its either Cage the Elephant or Radiohead

i say Mike patton is the best Alternative person is better then a entire band :thumb:

For me it's Husker Du.

who cares

[QUOTE=Soaringmuse;18671571]Sputnik hates Muse.[/QUOTE]

good for Sputnik

Phish is the best alt rock band :P

[QUOTE=Soaringmuse;18671571]Sputnik hates Muse.[/QUOTE]


Well, they're pretty much just a hybrid of Queen and Ultravox (Midge Ure era). They're talented, but the way their fans gush over them as if they're the most innovative band is just ludicrous.