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Adult Alternative. Blending early modern rock (U2, the Cure, R.E.M.) with more current alternative (Coldplay, Arcade Fire)
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Learn about the smooth, melodic, radio-friendly style of adult alternative pop/rock, a branch of alternative rock that emerged in the '90s. Explore its influences, artists, albums, songs, and recent releases on AllMusic.
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One of the ripple effects of the '90s alt-rock boom was the development of adult alternative. This genre featured songs that had an experimental edginess, independent roots, or the lingering feel of college rock—but without any hardcore negativity or aggression in sight.
Borne of the '90s alt-rock boom, the adult alternative genre found artists applying that same musical edginess and DIY aesthetic to a decidedly softer sound. As bands like Third Eye Blind and The Verve debuted onto this scene, even titans of the grunge era like Stone Temple Pilots and Pearl Jam got on board. MORE. Song.
Adult Alternative is essentially the softer, more conservative and mature side of alternative music. Artists in this category typically stay away from the teen angst and abrasive sound that characterizes most alternative rock.
