10 Best Rock Songs

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1. Stone Temple Pilots - "Plush" (1993)

This San Diego band proved to be an alternative to '90s alternative rock with this titanic track about an unobtainable, deeply disturbed woman. Merging a hard-rock rhythm section with a pop-savvy chorus,Stone Temple Pilots paved the way for accessible rock songs that felt heavy but revealed a hooky, sensitive center.

2. Nine Inch Nails - "Closer" (1994)

How could a jet-black dance song about kinky sex ever become a hit? In the hands of Trent Reznor, Nine Inch Nails' "Closer" was industrial rock's very peak, a desperate cry for human connection buried in distorted guitars, menacing keyboards and drum machines. But once you step back from its abrasive, hypnotic surface, you discover a perfectly calibrated pop song at its core. Reznor wanted to express his alienation, but this song ended up making him universally loved.

3. Soundgarden - "Black Hole Sun" (1994)

Before Superunknown, Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell was better known for his intense singing style, but on this ballad, he demonstrated that there was a nuanced vocalist under that gruff exterior. But "Black Hole Sun" was no sellout -- the song's dark, layered arrangement paired with Cornell' vaguely apocalyptic imagery made for an arresting listening experience as gripping as any they'd previously attempted.

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4. Everclear - "Santa Monica" (1995)

Art Alexakis wrote songs about regular guys whose mediocre existence didn't keep them from dreaming of a better life out there somewhere. "Santa Monica" encapsulates all that was magnificent about his pop-punk aesthetic: soaring choruses; guitar hooks that sound fabulous blasting out of your car speakers; and urgent, empathetic vocals that capture the rage and disillusionment of 9-to-5ers everywhere.

5. Spacehog - "In the Meantime" (1996)

They may have been a one-hit wonder, but this English band made their brief moment in the sun count. Mainstream rock is beset with songs filled with angst and sadness, but "In the Meantime" offers a rare glimpse of optimism. Focusing on life's happier aspects with a philosophical perspective, singer Royston Langdon may be bummed about the end of a love affair, but Spacehog's buoyant guitars keep him from getting too depressed.

6. Limp Bizkit - "Nookie" (1999)

The epicenter of '90s rap-rock, this taunting track off Significant Otherwas the bastard child of the Beastie Boys' brashness, the Red Hot Chili Peppers' hard-rock hedonism and a decade's worth of gangsta-rap posturing. Singer Fred Durst came on like a cocky jerk, dissing exes and enemies with equal bile, daring anyone to knock him off the top of the hill. Limp Bizkit faded from the scene, but groups like Linkin Park would soon follow in their footsteps.

7. Staind - "It's Been Awhile" (2001)

Staind are a metal band, but their biggest hit was one of their softest tunes. But though "It's Been Awhile" feels rather listener-friendly, frontman Aaron Lewis sings about dark subject matter, such as his battles with addiction and his strained relationship with his father. The ebb-and-flow of the song's dynamic structure nicely mirrors both the singer's self-doubt and his hope for redemption.

8. Nickelback - "How You Remind Me" (2001)

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Love them or hate them, Nickelback helped set the agenda for 21st-century mainstream rock on this bulked-up power ballad. Chad Kroeger boasts the scene's biggest pipes, opening the door for ruggedly sensitive singers like Chris Daughtry and Saving Abel'sJared Weeks. Guys might have dismissed this track as being corny, but Kroeger's intimate lyrics made rock a safe place again for female listeners.

9. Puddle of Mudd - "She Hates Me" (2002)

Rock songs aren't known for having a terrific sense of humor -- after all, artists are leery of being labeled novelty acts -- but "She Hates Me" is a fun exception. The subject matter is very familiar -- singer Wes Scantlin discovers that the girl of his dreams doesn't dig him -- but the track's playful, self-deprecating tone demonstrates that heartbreak can be funny.

10. Velvet Revolver - "Slither" (2004)

If the essence of rock music is the killer riff, then "Slither" is the gold standard by which such songs must be measured. Slash's looping guitar line skips along with Scott Weiland's energetic "Hey!" chants to produce a superb piece of contemporary rock that pays homage to the nasty spirit of classic hard rock.

Rock Genres

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Alternative Metal

The original ‘70s metal bands, such as Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, gave way to many different strains in the ‘80s. In contemporary rock, alternative metal is a convenient term to categorize like-minded groups that feature furious solos and accelerated tempos.

Though not as extreme in their approach as so-called death metal acts, which chronicle life’s penchant for war and murder, alternative metal bands embrace abrasive sonic textures within the traditional rock framework. In keeping with their label, these artists also demonstrate a desire to be an “alternative” to old-school metal, adding studio experimentation and occasionally drawing from punk and hip-hop in their arrangements.

Key Artists: Tool, Staind, Korn

Hard Rock

What makes one band “rock” and another “hard rock”? Generally, it’s the group’s musical approach. Hard rock groups emphasize pounding drums and loud guitars. Additionally, hard rock artists value volume and up-tempo urgency to soothing melodies and calmer rhythms. A very easy way to distinguish between the two genres is that hard rock is the sort of music you’d put on at the gym to get your adrenaline pumping before your workout.

Sometimes, confusion can occur when hard rock bands do the occasional ballad. But even in this case, the typical hard rock artist will perform the ballad in a sonically aggressive way, often with a powerful chorus highlighted by electric guitars. Also, hard rock artists will do a ballad as a change of pace from their regular up-tempo material as opposed to it being a staple of their repertoire.

Key Artists: Velvet Revolver, Hinder, Buckcherry

Industrial

When people hear the term “industrial” applied to rock, they generally assume it’s a harsh, unpleasant musical form full of discordant noise, synthesizers and drum machines. Admittedly, that stereotype does a decent job of encapsulating this subgenre, but it should be noted that industrial can also be accessible, using unconventional instruments in a mainstream rock setting.

Often, industrial acts use this severe sonic palette to illustrate the disharmony of contemporary life with its growing reliance on technology and de-emphasis on human connection. Even when these artists shape their material into a pop structure, the prevailing mood is one of distrust and anxiety. To be sure, industrial is definitely not ideal background music for paying bills or going for a pleasant Sunday drive.

Key Artists: Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, White Zombie

Post-Grunge

Grunge was a ‘90s offshoot of punk and metal that was popularized by Seattle bands such asNirvana and Pearl Jam. But though the first wave subsided by the middle of that decade, a new batch of bands soon followed, adopting grunge’s earnest introspection and heavy guitars.

Post-grunge bands tend to sound like a modern-day updating of the old Seattle groups, usually featuring a vocalist who sings primarily about his self-doubts and personal issues. As opposed to other popular strands of rock, post-grunge focuses on mid-tempo arrangements. Musically, these bands split the difference between plaintive ballads and aggressive rockers, resulting in songs that combine the two extremes into a sad-eyed, propulsive middle ground.

Key Artists: Nickelback, Creed, Shinedown, Tantric

Rap-Rock

A style popularized at the end of the ‘90s, rap-rock merges the two genres into a combustible new sound featuring turntables, guitars and rapped vocals. An extension of the unlikely hit duet between Run-D.M.C. and Aerosmith on “Walk This Way” in 1986, rap-rock sometimes touches on the political protest of ‘80s hip-hop but more often simply combines the belligerence of both musical styles.

Beyond integrating hip-hop conventions into the mainstream rock format, rap-rock groups also often reflect cultural elements of hip-hop’s genesis in urban centers such as New York City. It’s not uncommon to see these bands featuring graffiti-style logos and turntable scratching.

Key Artists: Linkin Park, Papa Roach, Limp Bizkit, 

Meeting Bands:Green Day

Are you ready for more? So let's meet more one band... it's the Green Day!!

Green Day, composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tré Cool, was formed in 1987 and is widely credited for assisting in the punk revival of the 90s. The band reached widespread commercial success with the release of their second studio album, Dookie, in 1994. Assisted by the success of the breakout singles from that album, “When I Come Around,” “Longview” and “Basket Case,” Green Day that year set out on their first wide exposure tour, playing both Lollapolooza and Woodstock 1994. In 1995, Dookie won the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Album, and the band was nominated for nine MTV Video Music Awards, including Video of the Year. The band followed up Dookie with Insomniac in 1995, which gave the band 1996 American Music Awards award nominations for Favorite Artist, Favorite Hard Rock Artist, and Favorite Alternative Artist, as well as a Grammy nomination for Best Video, Short Form for "Walking Contradiction.” In 1997, the punk trio released their fifth studio album, Nimrod. The single from that album, “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” received extensive airplay and was used in several television shows and earned the band a MTV Video Award for Best Alternative Video. Green Day’s next big success came in the form of American Idiot, which debuted at No. 1 in 2004. The band received a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album for the album and Record of the Year for its smash hit "Boulevard of Broken Dreams," as well as an astonishing seven MTV Music Awards. In 2009, the band released their eighth studio album, 21st Century Breakdown, on Warner Music Group’s Reprise Records, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, as well as on the Rock, Active Rock and Alternative charts, fueled by the alternative radio No. 1 single “Know Your Enemy.” The band took home three 2009 MTV Video Music Awards for “21” Guns,” winning all three categories in which the clip was nominated: “Best Rock Video,” “Best Cinematography,” and “Best Direction.” They won an American Music Award in November for Favorite Alternative Rock Music Artist, as well as a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album.

Meeting bands: Sum 41

Hi! Let's meet more one band today!! It's the sum 41, enjoy!

Sum 41 is a Canadian rock band from Ajax, Ontario, active since 1996. The current members are Deryck Whibley (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Jason McCaslin (bass guitar, backing vocals), Steve Jocz (drums) and Tom Thacker (lead guitar, backing vocals). Sum 41 was originally a NOFX cover band. In 1999, the band signed an international record deal with Island Records. The band released their debut album, All Killer No Filler in 2001. The band achieved mainstream success with their first single from the album, "Fat Lip", which reached number-one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and remains the band's most successful single to date. A

ll Killer No Filler was certified platinum in the United States, Canada and in the UK. The band has since released four more studio albums: Does This Look Infected? (2002), Chuck (2004) Underclass Hero (2007) and Screaming Bloody Murder (2011). The three albums before Screaming Bloody Murder have been certified platinum in Canada. The band often performs more than 300 times each year and holds long global tours, most of which last more than a year. They have been nominated for seven Juno Awards and have won twice (Group of the Year in 2002 and Rock Album of the Year for Chuck in 2005). Their fifth studio album, Screaming Bloody Murder, was released on March 29, 2011. Ex- Guitarist Dave Baksh (Brown Sound) Amicably left the band to pursue his intrest in Metal starting the band Brown Brigade.

Studio Albums

§  Half Hour of Power (2000)

§  All Killer No Filler (2001)

§  Does This Look Infected? (2002)

§  Chuck (2004)

§  Underclass Hero (2007)

§  Screaming Bloody Murder (2011)

Live Albums

§  Does This Look Infected Too? (2003)

§  Go Chuck Yourself (2006)

Band Members

Current

§  Deryck "Bizzy D" Whibley (1996–present) Guitar, Piano, Vocals

§  Jason "Cone" McCaslin (1998–present) - Bass

§  Steve "Stevo32" Jocz (1996–present) - Drums

§  Tom "Brown Tom" Thacker (2007–present) - Lead Guitar

Ex-Members

§  Dave "Brownsound" Baksh (1997–2006) - backing vocals, guitar

§  Marc Costanzo (1996–1997) - guitar

§  Mark Spicoluk (1996–1997) - bass

§  Richard "Twitch" Roy (1997–1998) – bass

 

SUM 41 atual

Deryck Whibley 

Deryck "Bizzy D" Whibley (born March 21, 1980) is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Sum 41. He formed the band with drummer Steve Jocz in high school.

Meeting bands: Pearl Jam

Let's meet now the band Pearl Jam, if you dont know who they are, read and enjoy!

Pearl Jam is a rock band originally from Seattle, United States of America, and is considered one of the most popular and influential 1990s. They, along with Nirvana, Soundgarden, Mother Love Bone, Alice in Chains and Mudhoney, helped popularize the grunge movement in the early 90's. Pearl Jam is one of the few grunge bands that remained active until today, even after the end of his other contemporary bands.

The band has an unusual mark: during the Binaural tour, launched no fewer than 72 double CDs, each bringing in a full concert tour. Their attitudes in defense of fans, such as a lawsuit against the company Ticketmaster (which monopolizes the market for ticket sales on American soil) have become landmarks. In the case against the distributor of tickets, the band demanded in court that the company reduced its earnings in order to reduce the price of tickets for their concerts, so fans were benefited. In addition to this engagement and political causes of humanitarian, Pearl Jam became one of the most idolized and respected bands in rock history by selling up to date about 30 million albums in the United States,  60 Millions throughout the world and being the band record live albums

                                                            

Members:

Eddie Vedder
Stone Gossard
Jeff Ament
Mike McCready
Matt Cameron