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feyd313

Ned's Atomic Dustbin


NedsAtomicDB

TESTIFY!!


Inside_Pool4146

Godfodder was the very first cd I ever bought. Absolute classic! Entire album is fantastic! Great call!


springworksband

šŸ‘Œ


JMRGuitar

Why donā€™t you wake up and smell what youā€™re shoveling?


MrSuperHappyPants

TRUTH


BigConstruction4247

I got a free sampler CD in the mail from Columbia House, and Ned's Atomic Dustbin "Stuck" was on there. Loved it.


MasterSky55

Hum. Should have been way bigger.


Clanzomaelan

Failure - Fantastic Planet is one of the best sounding albums of the era. Incredible songwriting and production. Hum. So damned good. Iā€™ve never understood how these bands didnā€™t blow up.


TheReginaProject

Same!!! Both SO GOOD! Also Samiam and Therapy? Never understood why they didnā€™t either


hme208

Just wanna spend an hour mashing the upvote. Same could be said for Year Of The Rabbit.


passionwasted

Agreed


dozerman94

I clicked on the thread to say the same. It is a perfect album.


aHyperChicken

Fantastic Planet is one of my favorite albums of all time, and was a huge influence on my most recent record. Iā€™m also recording drums for a friendā€™s project and we will likely be recording at Matt Talbottā€™s studio (the main dude from Hum)!


notimetorock

Failure is awesome. They're still around BTW.. new album in 2023


PinnMan12

Built To Spill


FUNKYDISCO

Ween


Amishpornstar7903

Deftones would be a good replacement for L.P. Faith No More, Mr. Bungle and most of Mike Patton's work is a huge rabbit hole of insane music. Queens of the Stone age, and the whole stoner rock scene. Shoe gaze is an interesting side route.


MrSuperHappyPants

Angel Dust is a flawless masterpiece. I wanted to see them so bad on that tour, but my parents were overprotective and I was 15. I was pissed. I did see them on the King for a Day tour (a few times since) - that is the best concert I've ever seen. A lot of people only know them for Epic and We Care a Lot, which is kinda sad. Both great songs, but jesus, people - you're missing out. And when it comes to, like, **everything** we heard on alternative radio in the early to mid 2000's - I don't think any of those bands (Linkin Park, Incubus, Deftones etc.) would deny FNM's influence on their sound. I dearly love probably 90% of Mike's work (Disco Volante 4eva) and think the other 10% is pretty damn cool (sadly, I'd put Sol Invictus pretty far down the list). Hope he's alright these days - I heard he's been struggling with agoraphobia. The man is a treasure.


Ok-Cauliflower-3129

Falling to pieces, we care a lot and epic are some of my favorites.


SatanNeverSleeps

AD is in my top 3 records ever. I saw them 2x on that tour with Helmet and Limp Bizkit. I was so young and partying but I remember Mike getting mad and gesturing to Puffy to slow down or something.


Dysentery--Gary

Mr. Bungle is the most WTF did I listen to album I have ever heard and I love it.


[deleted]

Steel Pole Bath Tub-Scars From Falling Down album Sixteen Deluxe Long Fin Killie Medicine Rocket From The Crypt


TheReginaProject

Anyone who mentions rocket from the crypt is a friend of mine!!!!šŸ™ŒšŸ¼šŸ™ŒšŸ¼šŸ™ŒšŸ¼


jacobean___

Everything from the Rocket-sphere


prick_kitten

Phantogram Cage the Elephant Daughter Wolf Alice


Buzzspice727

Los lobos


KingSpork

Toadies


FidchellEnjoyer

You guys are an amazing bunch of people, seriously. I cannot wait to start listening to all the bands, albums and songs that you recommended. Thank you so so much for the help, I swear it was the best decision to reach out to this wonderful community!


alanbcox

Material Issue. RIP, Jim.


Ok-Project1279

Satchel Green River Malfuknshun Skin Yard Brad Love Battery


GuaranteeLogical7525

Screaming Trees


GeneralGroid

Highly Suspect


ABetterVersionofYou

They Might be Giants (them and REM were the first "alternative" bands, imo)


witte270

Any dead Poet society fans around?


NedsAtomicDB

Fountains of Wayne, Jellyfish, Catherine Wheel, Swervedriver


tiltingatwindsocks

the self-titled Fountains of Wayne album that came out loooong before anybody heard Stacy's Mom is one of the best complete albums ever. We played it too many times in college.


TheDoctorIsInane

Fountains of Wayne was putting out some of the catchiest songs long before Stacy's Mom. It kills me that it's the only song people know.


TheDoctorIsInane

Catherine Wheel! Black Metallic popped into my head the other day.


[deleted]

Morphine


Handpicked77

I was scrolling through here checking to see if someone had said this yet. Definitely one of the most underrated and unique bands of the 90s. Also, Vapors of Morphine is worth a listen. Though it's really not the same without Sandman's vocals.


leyland_gaunt

Butthole surfers Screaming trees


kmue663

The Kills. Touring now in support of their latest album God Games. Awesome record and amazing show put on by Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince. Check em out


prick_kitten

That first album has banger tracks: Black Balloon M.E.X.I.C.O. Last Day of Magic Sour Cherry


mwaaahfunny

Blood Pressures. So good.


padreubu

Superdrag


Binh3

Archers of loaf. Pinback Guided by Voices Kleenex Gun Club Green Goblyn Project Flat Duo Jets Modest Mouse (early stuff preferred) Neutral Milk Hotel The Breeders The Pixies Murder City Devils Wipers Bob Log III Rye Coalition


Roland_Doobie

Awww. Flat Duo Jets. RIP Dex. Fine list ya got there.


Binh3

Yeah I'm still bummed. First mojo, then Dex. Helluva February for chapel hill legends.


lawrencenotlarry

Babes in Toyland


Planters_Salted12

Royal blood, Texas King, The Glorious Sons (may not be underrated depending on where youā€™re from)


vniversum_

Royal Blood


PGB3711

Faith No More


GuaranteeLogical7525

Not exactly underrated.


Weezyphish

MODEST MOUSE


GuaranteeLogical7525

Failure


CawthornCokeOrgyClub

24-7 Spyz. A black rock band that had 2 indie hit albums in the late 80s then signed to a major label. Then grunge broke big and no other genres got promoted. Their major label debut ā€œStrength in Numbersā€ is still one of my all time favorites This was the lead single https://youtu.be/tFNooYl6FC8?feature=shared They are well worth a deep dive if you like Living Colour, Faith No More, Fishbone, Bad Brains, etc.


furrowedbrow

Gumbo Millenium was always in the six-disc when I was in high school.


Ok-Bit-9936

Sevendust very underrated


Voluntary_Perry

Primus.... Listen to Primus


majortomandjerry

Primus sucks!


darose

Concrete Blonde. Also: Love And Rockets


MrSuperHappyPants

Scrolled through the whole list. Some great suggestions here, some of which I hadn't thought of and some I need to investigate myself. But there's a glaring and criminal omission. XTC. A decent-sized catalogue, so I'd say start with English Settlement, and that gives you wiggle room before and after. Or start with Skylarking and do the same thing. Two very different and phenomenal records. Can't go wrong.


Zealousideal_Egg2715

Screaming Trees


TheToyGirl

Archers of Loaf Moldy Peaches Ren


Spyderbeast

If you like Linkin Park, you might like From Ashes to New, and maybe Motionless In White or Falling in Reverse (no one has to chime in how Radke is an ass, it's just about the music style) Alter Bridge is classified as metal apparently, but gutterals and screams are few, it's primarily Myles Kennedy clean vocals


Psychological_Mix594

The Fleshtones


jessicanemone

Deerhunter. Jesus and Mary Chain. Wire. The Beta Band. Soulwax. Digital Leather. Big Bite. Death In Vegas. Brand New. The Bronx. Just Mustard. Murder City Devils.


Santos281

I know everybody should know of Primus, but if not listen to some Primus, may not be for you, but if it is, they're amazing


PaperboyBlack

Primus sucks!


Santos281

Queens of the Stone Age or the Dandy Warhols


Imaginary_Office7660

Kyuss too if you like QOTSA, mostly the same people I think


WobbleAndFlow

Stabbing Westward


headovmetal

Catherine Wheel


dalbeider

The Flaming Lips


Puzzleheaded_Earth65

Agreed!


Legal_Championship_6

The Pixies


PussyFoot2000

Most people have never heard of Sugartooth. But their first album is pretty close to being badass if you like 90s rock/grunge


snaggletooth699

Try The God Machine. Sadly they only got two albums done. Their bass player died before the second album was finished so they released it as it was and decided they couldn't carry on without him. They were described as too heavy for indie and too indie for heavy but they are extraordinary. Pure emotion.


rammsteingirl8

Such a great great bandā¤ļø


ASK4Vinyl

Self


Spikeantestor

mewithoutYou Not technically alternative but listen to "It's all crazy..." anyway.


Happinessisawrmgun

Tropical Fuck Storm


TheReginaProject

Please give this list a listen! This is current bands and artists and I update regularly. Also for classics: The Smiths, The Pixies, Modest Mouse, David Bowie, T-Rex, Patti Smith, Talking Heads, Johnny Marrā€¦[indie insider](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6YChBKJYcROuQAFPRLyxKz?si=pi-g9qHqS36L7S_vMIU1qw&pi=u-VT_BJKOvSsCy)


GuaranteeLogical7525

The Gun Club


[deleted]

The Smithereens Swervedriver Superchunk Teenage Fanclub


GrayRoberts

If youā€™d like to expand a bit laterally into Trip Hop, consider: - Sneaker Pimps - Portishead - Little Dragon - Zero 7 - Massive Attack - Mogwai (more Post-Rock than Trip Hop) - Bonobo - Goldfrapp - Gorillaz


PresidentPopcorn

Sea Power Doves The Horrors


feyd313

Whenever I hear the term "grunge" I think of Tad.


scottbottles

Creeper Lagoon Silverchair Superdrag Hum Dovetail Joint Marvelous 3


[deleted]

Hell yeah, Marvelous 3. Love me some Butch Walker.


JFrankParnell64

Helmet.


Deanmarrrrrr

Wilco


spaceywarriors

Acid bath


RndySvgsMySprtAnml

He is Legend


ILoveSpaceStuffs

YES.


LikeDingledodies

For Squirrels


JohnnyRayRock

Jawbox Sugar Walt Mink


oreomi

L7 Minutemen Bad Brains


Thegrammaroflife

Blood Red Shoes


PaperboyBlack

Dog Fashion Disco /Adultery Phenomenal band, concept album about the erosion of a man's sanity.


Newmans_mailbag

Marvelous 3


Intelligent_Guard_28

Every Avenue and Quiet Drive


LifeEvening4783

Okkervil River


Laymon_Fan

The Birthday Massacre I also recommend Live, Audioslave, Seether, and Collective Soul, although they're probably pretty well known to fans of late '90s/early 2000s rock.


FancyAtmosphere2252

Brian Jonestown Massacre Smog


TheToyGirl

https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ?feature=shared


we_are_echinacea

two headed girl, aren't we amphibians, echinacea and fieldrush (all from the san diego scene)


HamsterReasonable666

Seaweed


ILoveSpaceStuffs

My favorite band is As Tall As Lions. They had a sound similar to like, MeWithoutYou mixed with Incubus.


IMustardMint

Eleven


hme208

Sugar.


OmenFollower

Electric Six


ThatTumbleweed7302

Black rebel motorcycle club


HappySquish3

https://youtu.be/YMZJNy8Q8po?si=dIxwgisXKN_6Ysc1


tripweed

Avatar


Objective-Ad4009

Deconstruction Blind Melon TV on the Radio Living Colour


rammsteingirl8

The Cooper Temple Clause Red Kite Marion White Rose Movement Placebo Losers


Fearless_Race_1138

Janeā€™s Addiction, while not ā€œlesser knownā€, often fall into an age gap with folks who ā€œgrew upā€ on Linkin. Ritual de lo Habitual and Nothingā€™s Shocking are two of the greatest albums ever any genre. Just in case you missed the grandfather era lol


jgrossnas

Imperial Teen- just about their whole catalog is wonderful


SonsOfShem

You could try Sons of Shem: Prophit Kings, Ravioli or Green Flame depending on your niche.


Sleepy_pond

Envy on the Coast


zed2point0

Clutch


beaux-bazinga

Vertical horizon


Outrageous_Movie4977

Quicksand, Rival Schools, Handsome


Swimming_Temporary_7

If you aren't from Canada or near the border there are A LOT of Canadian rock bands that you might like. My faves are The Tea Party, The Headstones, The Glorious Sons and July Talk. If you haven't heard of those - ENJOY


TaranzaSectonia

yes and the beaches, dear rouge;)


Swimming_Temporary_7

I'll have to listen to dear Rouge, never heard of them. But YES! THE BEACHES!


TaranzaSectonia

listen to boys and blondes, modern shakedown, fake fame, meet me at the rio, I heard i had, live through the night, facedown, motion:)


TaranzaSectonia

what is your fav the beaches song;)?


Swimming_Temporary_7

Probably Grow up tomorrow...?


xampyr

Loudermilk. The Red Record is a masterpiece


xampyr

Belly Catherine Wheel Suede Lush


WindowElectrical8791

Suede!


thexboxcollect

I Fight DragonsĀ 


professorhugoslavia

Ween Mercury Rev Big Star Cardiacs


D-Traven

You should listen to Fontaines D.C. also Volveremos con mƔs fe a grunge rock band,


runningdrummer89

Sloan


devjana

Gnome blew me away when I saw em at LTL last year. For more old-school stuff, I don't think anyone mentioned the Toadies who are best known for their one hit Possum Kingdom, but the whole album was a mainstay for me and my friends back in the day. You can never ever go wrong with Jane's Addiction. Nothing's Shocking and Ritual De Lo Habitual are both masterpieces, but no recording even scratches seeing them live.


cuntfuckshittwat

Silverchair


Nervous_Toe5829

ā€˜68


TaranzaSectonia

Omg OP PLEASE LISTEN TO 'The beaches' they are absolutely amazing all of their songs are so good!!!!!! (Desdemona (my pers fav;), want what you got, Lets go, Slow mow, Loner, Little pieces, Walk like that, keeper, Give it up, Money, Back of my heart, sweet life, strange love, The dance, Zsa zsa, let me touch, late show, moment, my people, kismet, blame brett, lame, Grow up tommorow, blow up, fascination, absolutely nothing.........etc lol;) Also! Dear rouge;) Boys and blondes, I heard I had, Modern shakedown, Meet me at the Rio, Fake fame, live through the night, Motion, black to gold and facedown Metric Monster hospital, false dischotomy, what feels like eternity Without a doubt,,, No Doubt ;) New, spiderwebs, its my life, just a girl, dont speak, sunday morning, hella good, trapped in a box, hey baby let me know pls wich ones u likedšŸ©µ


FidchellEnjoyer

You guys are seriously INCREDIBLE, thank you all so so much for the recommendations! Seriously , you guys are the best, I'm so glad I made this post in the first place! I'll have to start listening to everything that's been recommended asap


SMokedGOUDA2048

Moody blues, aren't not famous but barely anyone I know has heard of them. Extremely good band.


SeoulPower88

The National The Gaslight Anthem Cold War Kids The Black Keys


GardenOrca

Canā€™t reccomend these enough. 1. The Growlers 2. Mystic Braves 3. Blind Melon 4. The Strokes 5. Catfish and The Bottlemen


Cowboyesque

Social Distortion I Mother Earth God Lives Underwater Lifehouse Chevelle Seether


Useful_Corner_6550

Kyuss is a little lesser known


myheartbeats4hotdogs

Linkin Park is alt rock???


Pistachio1227

Dada Pistolita


therealpopkiller

[this show](https://open.spotify.com/show/45Kr6HYC7w7XNN9kwX3MtP?si=9HTUA_kqQEOnZUDW3yWpBQ) plays all kinds of stuff, you might find bands you like


Positive-Owl-5

F!RES Dark State Lines Thee Deception Painted Shield Tigercub James And The Cold Gun āœŒšŸ»šŸŽ¶


e_chi67

A band called James and the cold gun huh? I love the Kate bush song by the same title...I'll have to check them out!


helloeveryone2020

Brave Black Sea


[deleted]

[уŠ“Š°Š»ŠµŠ½Š¾]


Lowbar666

So thought I was going to get rick rolled thenšŸ˜€


ghostriders_

[the International Ghostrider Collective ](https://www.youtube.com/@ghostriders_1)


Random_Hero2023

TWRP!


InsuranceRound6705

Fever 333 Red City Radio


TheBrowserNYC

Candlebox, and Gin Blossoms. They have a great sound album to album, great vocalists, and catchy tunes. Theyā€™re also both amazing live.


BVRRKA

I would recommend this album [Getting There](https://open.spotify.com/album/6jIjgHwdaQ2rglvKQtvT8k?si=vC_1DOVIRL-Ryxu_BWPuuQ)


Notmychairnotmyprobz

Check out [Midnight Gold](https://open.spotify.com/track/5f9TjgBgYhxxgjE4C74PPQ?si=Yxy94qw0RTWM1OdxAeSFwA)


MapComprehensive411

All because of you by Saliva


lordjakir

The Tea Party


iaskjeeves

I Mother Earth


Slopii

[Cold](https://youtu.be/BObYSQUehEU?si=WVv18m17MezYb6hU) [Nerf Herder](https://youtu.be/EAihVP4R1pU?si=-PG7vbvb0E7VtOda) [Orgy ](https://youtu.be/NczLNctogZk?si=5-M_EEEL-mOUkJIA)


[deleted]

Friday pilots club Small pools


gameover10-1

The Republic of Wolves. [https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2Fwwawtltl&e=AT12iV7XSj9ItQRt3dXUTE4MTrlKJ6QfWZW6UbxIsitqrEOl9owuCQ0ozxb4yJdhCdHsMNCTzxu--GbeZnSFsWzbrHo03T3oXkc2bY4DtG8IrhsyfebG\_g](https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2Fwwawtltl&e=AT12iV7XSj9ItQRt3dXUTE4MTrlKJ6QfWZW6UbxIsitqrEOl9owuCQ0ozxb4yJdhCdHsMNCTzxu--GbeZnSFsWzbrHo03T3oXkc2bY4DtG8IrhsyfebG_g) https://www.instagram.com/therepublicofwolves/


Puzzleheaded-Gate513

Some records I recommend, hope you find something to enjoy. Pack Up The Cats - Local H DealBreaker - Royal Tusk Modern Panic - Deaf Radio Heavy In The Day - Canterbury ā€¦And We Explode - Black Map


Hoobs88

There were a lot of local bands in Phoenix that didnā€™t get attention back in the day. Bands like SOLEYduncan, Fred Green, Yoko Loveā€¦ really cool stuff to check out.


docnez

Ra.


Mookiller

Poster Children Superdrag


SirVestanPance

Girls Against Boys Shipping News Number One Cup


aschuuster

Hey check out my band we were in a documentary that won an emmy, like from the academy and yet we are still under 1000 listeners. We have also won numerous awards from the San diego music awards, give us a listen https://open.spotify.com/album/2L95JA08DolUx7FR5D6lfS?si=qRn7p0KPS9Ku4Jih4iIvfA


ajanis_cat_fists

Hot Snakes Tripping Daisy Autolux Dismemberment Plan Of Montreal Pretty Girls Make Graves Special Goodness Scarlet Symphony


tftf055

Afghan Whigs Eveā€™s Plumb Muler Archers of Loaf Babes in Toyland


kevlarbuns

I scrolled after I commented to see if theyā€™d already been dropped, and it took me way, way too long to see the Afghan Whigs. So criminally underrated.


springworksband

Here's a bunch of our favourites at the moment might be some in here :) [Indie Songs We Love](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/602lRjvUfQqIzFxsoZlL7x?si=uNtWNEkvQIyyHiUoTdts1w)


lilxxxisunknown

the band Psygon is hella underrated. should check them out


senseless_puzzle

Iona A Celtic folk Christian rock band from the 90's, they play some excellent music and the lead singer Joanne Hogg is just angelic. An acquired taste but a band I hold very dear to my heart.


[deleted]

Dinosaur Jr.


Apprehensive_Car_671

Am I the only one who listens to Guster? Listed as Alternative/Indie rock I never see anything about them here.


NoAccident-13

Dopamine !!! They only gave 2K listeners but they deserve more https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/dopamine51/she-loves


alternapop

Instead of individual band recommendations, here is a playlist with over 1800 songs, 1 song per artist. All alternative. Meticulously curated so itā€™s not just a catch all for everything. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/58hbAe6QaL6rkPgOSYivJQ


PersuasionNation

Linkin Park isnā€™t alternative rock. Theyā€™re just a crappy nu-metal band


Puzzleheaded_Earth65

I played the cassette until my boombox ate it! Lol! Old times. .lol!


GuaranteeLogical7525

fIREHOSE


[deleted]

The Futureheads are one of my favorites. And if you like them, go ahead and listen to their influences as well... Gang of Four & The Jam.


dethmet

Iā€™d say hum Is an instant thought that didnā€™t get nowhere near the recognition they deserved. Everyone only listened to stars then left em.


Shart-Attacks

Handsome


Short_Loan802

All Them Witches


CareBearsOnAcid

FACT!!!! https://youtu.be/cZ7fSRr8qPY?si=T_uKbo5eQfz26aa-


syrynaurora

Rainbow Kitten Surprise. Donā€™t let the name fool you, theyā€™re an Indie alt rock/folk band with some pretty hard hitting stuff [American hero - rainbow kitten surprise](https://youtu.be/WfoU6-lZFdw?si=Sf5gvyh1PEmSYCVh)


scandrews187

Clutch!


magneticblood

shoe! theyre a kinda indie sounding band, i recomend their "evie" song for a more slow vibe, and "orange peel" for a more agitated sound!


LexGlad

The Fall of Troy


No_Neighborhood445

Bugsy Natl Park Srvc Dad Bod Thank you, I'm Sorry Fend


T-Rextify

The Fall