3. RadioHead
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Inspired by the new wave of garage rock and punk, the Arctic Monkeys quickly made their way into the rock scene in both the US and UK. Their first few singles "I Bet You Look Good on the Dance Floor" and "When the Sun Goes Down' topped the UK charts and they quickly made it to international fame after the releases of their first two studio records "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not" and "Favourite Worst Nightmare". With their unique fusion of garage rock, punk, and British rock highlighted in songs such as "Balaclava" and "Fluorescent Adolescent", the Arctic Monkeys were one of the first British bands to see total international recognition since Oasis years prior. After the release of their third and fourth studio records "Humbug" and "Suck It and See", the Arctic Monkeys decided to drastically change their sound in their hit 2013 record "AM". Featuring songs like "Do I Wanna Know?" and "R U Mine?", this record would redefine the Arctic Monkeys feel entirely with many of the songs returning to a more traditional heavy rock sound. As the Arctic Monkeys continue to make music and tour across the globe, it is very obvious that their sound, style, and their clever fusion of genres will remain a hugely influential factor in the sound of modern rock today.
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2. Pearl Jam
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Coming straight from the New York garage rock scene, The Strokes emerged bringing with them a new sound that would change the sound of modern rock entirely. With inspirations from bands like The Velvet Underground, The Doors, and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, The Strokes would use their influences to create their debut record "Is This It" in 2001. Their hits "Someday" and "Last Nite" exemplified a sound that would stand as a backbone for the garage rock and indie rock sound that was going to take hold in the US and UK. Their next record "Room On Fire" would go on to feature similar qualities to their first album with songs like "Reptilia" and "12:51" garnering them radio success. After releasing their third studio record "First Impressions Of Earth", the band took a break to work on their solo projects. When they returned to record their next two records "Angles" and "Comedown Machine", they began to experiment with their sound taking inspiration from 80's rock hits and indie-electronic bands like MGMT. Overall, The Strokes have greatly influenced the modern rock sound and with the release of their 2020 record "The New Abnormal", it seems they have no signs of stopping anytime soon.
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1. Nirvana
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Following the death of Kurt Cobain, drummer Dave Grohl formed the band “Foo Fighters” to continue the production of songs he had previously worked on in his own solo career. With prior success in Nirvana, their debut self titled record was bound for success, especially with hits such as “Big Me” and “This Is a Call”. While recording their second album, the original drummer of the band, William Goldsmith, left the band due to creative differences leading to now drummer Taylor Hawkins joining the band. Their second record “The Colour And The Shape” was critically acclaimed with many of the songs becoming radio hits such as “My Hero”, “Monkey Wrench”, and “Everlong”. In these early songs of their discography, the Foo Fighters revolutionized the alternative rock sound with their blend of grunge and hard rock. With the release of eight more studio records as well as several collaborations with well-know artists, the Foo Fighters seem like they will continue to inspire modern rock artists and the sound of rock and roll for years to come.
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