I love the classic rock stuff from 67-mid 70's, but I lived the early 90's which was the best. As far as punk, nowadays everyone just imitates Bad Religion. Bad Religion started the whole 'melodic punk' thing, and then NOFX and Pennywise took it a step further, although I think both those bands lost their edge about 10 years ago. But, as far as 90's mainstream stuff, just look at the list: Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails, Tool, Alice in Chains, Radiohead, FUGAZI, and I am probably leaving some out, but those bands really had some staying power. It is like everything I hear today in alt-rock is just a bad imitation of the great 90's bands. Not a lot of innovation or originality.
Even though I am a really big Pumpkins fan, I thought they should have called it quits after 'Adore'. Their last album 'Machina' just felt like it had no real soul.
Right now I am still diggin Radiohead, Ben Folds, and Fugazi. Just recently I got into 'The Postal Service'. It is pretty stripped down electronic stuff, but it is really good.
(and of course I listen to Zeppelin tons too...)
Even though I am a really big Pumpkins fan, I thought they should have called it quits after 'Adore'. Their last album 'Machina' just felt like it had no real soul.
Right now I am still diggin Radiohead, Ben Folds, and Fugazi. Just recently I got into 'The Postal Service'. It is pretty stripped down electronic stuff, but it is really good.
(and of course I listen to Zeppelin tons too...)