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Welcome back Alternative Rock!!

Wednesday Nov 17, 2004

For years I’ve thought that bubble gum pop and the growing urban influence on Hard Rock had put the alt rock movement to bed. KROQ here in Los Angeles has shown me otherwise. No longer must I lay dormant underground clinging to singer/songwriters for passion in performance and meaningful song. No longer!

Stand up and be proud new wave of alt rock. Will the world please welcome Muse, today’s modern Toadies. With their haunting bass line, unique measure, and scorching vocals their latest hit reminds me of one of the greatest pieces of the nineties, “Possum Kingdom.” Also welcome Keane, Oasis but with a bit more talent. They have been compared to the Beatles and Radiohead. I’m not sure I buy either, but what I hear in them is a very strong sense of emotional crescendo, melody/counter melody, and PASSION!! And be proud Green Day, you were there in ’94 and you are still rocking in 2004.

Do we have a new Stone Temple Pilots or Weezer? Who will replace Nirvana as the cornerstone of the movement? These intricacies have yet to sort themselves out. But it has been made clear that the nation’s ears have grown tired of Timberlake, Spears, Nickelback, and Linkin’ Park and are ready for some old sounds revived anew. Keep on bringing it Snow Patrol, Sum 41, Papa Roach, (The) Killers, (The) Music, and more. Its great to have some rock that speaks to the soul and moves your body without busting your speakers. 106.7 is the local choice to catch a piece of the revamped movement. Find a source near you!