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Originally Posted by ham on rye
here are some of the bands that people might mention in this category, based on longevity, influence, greatness, etc... just to fuel the discussion a little
nirvana
tool
metallica
pearl jam
U2
green day
smashing pumpkins
RHCP
modest mouse
sonic youth
i like several of these bands and hate several others... some really did their best work in the 80's but were good or ok since (metallica, U2).
Some decent nominations in there.
While U2 obviously faded big-time from their peak (probably Joshua Tree) I think they are still worthy of consideration. Sonic Youth I go back and forth on. But Daydream Nation is amazing.
I'm torn on whether Modest Mouse actually belongs in there.
Back in the mid to late 80's I think R.E.M. would have almost made this list (maybe a second tier?) but they've been so full of suck for so long that I think we can just banish them way far away.