The Best Bands Like Pearl Jam

Coley Reed
Updated May 15, 2024 30 items
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Vote up the bands that people who like Pearl Jam should check out ASAP.

Looking for more good rock bands like Pearl Jam? You've come to the right place. Thanks to classic hits like "Alive," they are considered to be one of the best grunge groups of all time, but there are many other great bands who share a similar sound. 

Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots, and Nirvana are among the top '90s grunge bands that sound like Pearl Jam, while grunge-inspired rock acts like Foo Fighters are also often considered to be related artists to the group, and arguably, influenced by them.

Undeniably, Pearl Jam has had a massive influence on the grunge and modern rock scenes, inspiring artists both within their era and new bands today. And, while there are a lot of awesome groups and artists that sound like the legends behind "Even Flow" in their own ways, it's up to you to decide which are the best of the best. Vote up the bands you'd be most likely to recommend to people who are fans of Pearl Jam, and be sure to add any that you feel we might have missed.

  • Soundgarden
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    Soundgarden

    40 votes
    Soundgarden, an influential powerhouse in the music industry, emerged from the Pacific Northwest in the mid-1980s as one of the pioneering bands in grunge rock. The band was formed in Seattle, Washington, by vocalist Chris Cornell, guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto. Matt Cameron joined as the band's full-time drummer in 1986. Soundgarden's unique blend of punk, heavy metal, and classic rock elements set them apart from their contemporaries and helped them carve a distinctive niche in the music world. Soundgarden's debut album Ultramega OK was released in 1988 and earned them a Grammy nomination, but it was their third studio album, Badmotorfinger, that propelled them to international fame. With hit singles like Jesus Christ Pose, Outshined, and Rusty Cage, the album became a commercial success and cemented Soundgarden's place in rock history. Following this success, their fourth album, Superunknown, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 in 1994. The album featured the Grammy-winning hits Black Hole Sun and Spoonman, further elevating their status in the rock and roll pantheon. Despite their success, tensions within the band led to their break up in 1997. However, the members remained active in the music scene, with Cornell and Cameron joining supergroup Audioslave, and Thayil contributing to various projects. After a hiatus of more than a decade, Soundgarden reunited in 2010, releasing their sixth studio album, King Animal, in 2012. The band's legacy continues to inspire new generations of musicians, underscoring their enduring impact on the global music landscape.
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  • Temple of the Dog
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    Temple of the Dog was an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1990. It was conceived by vocalist Chris Cornell of Soundgarden as a tribute to his friend, the late Andrew Wood, lead singer of Malfunkshun and Mother Love Bone. The line-up included Stone Gossard on rhythm guitar, Jeff Ament on bass guitar, Mike McCready on lead guitar, Matt Cameron on drums, and Eddie Vedder providing some lead and backing vocals. The band released its only album, the self-titled Temple of the Dog, in April 1991 through A&M Records. The recording sessions took place in November and December 1990 at London Bridge Studios, in Seattle, Washington with producer Rick Parashar. Although earning praise from music critics at the time of its release, the album was not widely recognized until 1992, when Vedder, Ament, Gossard, and McCready had their breakthrough with Pearl Jam.
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  • Stone Temple Pilots
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    Stone Temple Pilots (often abbreviated as STP) are an American rock band from San Diego, California, that originally consisted of Scott Weiland (lead vocals), brothers Dean DeLeo (guitar) and Robert DeLeo (bass, backing vocals), and Eric Kretz (drums). The band's line-up remained unchanged from its formation in 1989 until the firing of Weiland in February 2013. Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington joined the band in May 2013, but left amicably in November 2015 to focus solely on Linkin Park. On December 3, 2015, Weiland was found dead on his tour bus before a performance with his band The Wildabouts. In 2016, the band launched an online audition for a new lead vocalist and announced Jeff Gutt as the new lead singer of the band on November 14, 2017. After forming in 1989 under the name Mighty Joe Young, the band signed with Atlantic Records and changed its name to Stone Temple Pilots. The band's debut album, Core, released in 1992, was a major commercial success and STP went on to become one of the most commercially successful bands of the 1990s, selling more than 18 million albums in the United States and 40 million worldwide. The band released four more studio albums: Purple (1994), Tiny Music... Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop (1996), No. 4 (1999), and Shangri-La Dee Da (2001), before separating in 2002, after which the band members partook in various projects (most notably Velvet Revolver and Army of Anyone). The band eventually reconvened in 2008 for a reunion tour, released their self-titled sixth album in 2010, and actively toured until Chester Bennington's departure. The band's only material with Bennington was the EP High Rise in 2013. The band released its second self-titled album on March 16, 2018.While initially rising to fame as part of the grunge movement of the early 1990s, further releases from the band expressed a variety of influences, including psychedelic rock, bossa nova and classic rock. The band's evolution throughout the 1990s and early 2000s involved periods of commercial highs and lows, brought about in part by Weiland's well-publicized struggles with drug addiction.
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  • Foo Fighters
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    Foo Fighters

    26 votes
    Foo Fighters are an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1994. The band was founded by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl as a one-man project following the dissolution of Nirvana after the suicide of Kurt Cobain. The group took its name from foo fighter, a nickname coined by Allied aircraft pilots for UFOs and other aerial phenomena. Over the course of their career, Foo Fighters have won 12 Grammy Awards, including Best Rock Album four times. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021, their first year of eligibility. Prior to the release of Foo Fighters' 1995 debut album Foo Fighters, which featured Grohl as the only official member, Grohl recruited bassist Nate Mendel and drummer William Goldsmith, both formerly of Sunny Day Real Estate, as well as Nirvana touring guitarist Pat Smear. The band began with performances in Portland, Oregon. Goldsmith quit during the recording of their second album The Colour and the Shape (1997).
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  • Alice in Chains
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    Alice in Chains, one of the most influential rock bands of the 1990s, emerged from the grunge scene in Seattle, Washington. The band was formed in 1987 by guitarist and songwriter Jerry Cantrell, drummer Sean Kinney, bassist Mike Starr, and lead vocalist Layne Staley. The group's distinctive sound, marked by Staley's haunting vocals and Cantrell's heavy, down-tuned guitar riffs, set them apart in a city already teeming with musical talent. The band's first album, Facelift, released in 1990, became a defining record for the grunge movement. It included the breakout single Man in the Box, which received substantial radio play and led to the band's first Grammy nomination. In 1992, they released their second album, Dirt, which was critically acclaimed and commercially successful, featuring iconic tracks like Rooster, Down in a Hole, and Would?. The band's exploration of dark themes such as depression, addiction, and death resonated with listeners, making them an integral part of the era's music landscape. Throughout the '90s, Alice in Chains faced several challenges, most notably Staley's struggles with drug addiction, which culminated in his untimely death in 2002. Despite this tragedy, the remaining members chose to continue making music. They recruited William DuVall as the new lead vocalist in 2006 and have since released more albums, each demonstrating the band's ability to evolve while maintaining their signature sound. Their resilience and dedication to their craft solidify Alice in Chains's legacy as one of rock's most enduring acts.
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  • Faith No More
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    Faith No More are an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1979. Before settling on the current name in July 1983, the band performed under the names Sharp Young Men and later Faith No Man. Bassist Billy Gould, keyboardist/rhythm guitarist Roddy Bottum and drummer Mike Bordin are the longest-remaining members of the band, having been involved since its inception. The band underwent several early lineup changes, and some major changes later. The current lineup of Faith No More consists of Gould, Bordin, Bottum, lead guitarist Jon Hudson, and vocalist/lyricist Mike Patton. After releasing six studio albums, including best-selling records The Real Thing (1989) and Angel Dust (1992), Faith No More officially announced its breakup on April 20, 1998. The band has since reunited, conducting The Second Coming Tour between 2009 and 2010, and releasing its seventh studio album, Sol Invictus, in May 2015. After the Sol Invictus tour, Faith No More went on hiatus once again.
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  • Audioslave
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    Audioslave

    23 votes
    Audioslave was an American rock supergroup formed in Los Angeles in 2001. The four-piece band consisted of Soundgarden lead singer/rhythm guitarist Chris Cornell and Rage Against the Machine members Tom Morello (lead guitar), Tim Commerford (bass/backing vocals), and Brad Wilk (drums). Critics first described Audioslave as a combination of Soundgarden and Rage Against the Machine, but by the band's second album, Out of Exile, it was noted that they had established a separate identity. Audioslave's sound was created by blending 1970s hard rock with 1990s alternative rock. Moreover, Morello incorporated his well-known, unconventional guitar solos into the mix. As with Rage Against the Machine, the band prided themselves on the fact that all sounds on their albums were produced using only guitar, bass, drums, and vocals. In its six years of existence, Audioslave released three albums, received three Grammy nominations, sold more than eight million records worldwide and became the first American rock band to perform an open-air concert in Cuba. Audioslave disbanded in February 2007 when Cornell issued a statement announcing that he was permanently leaving the band "due to irresolvable personality conflicts as well as musical differences." The 2007 Rage Against the Machine reunion and tour involving the rest of the band, as well as solo albums released that same year by Morello and Cornell, cemented the supergroup's permanent demise. On January 20, 2017, three days after announcing their reunion, Audioslave performed together for the first time in over a decade at Prophets of Rage's Anti-Inaugural Ball. In the early hours of May 18, 2017, Chris Cornell was found dead in his hotel room in Detroit, at the age of 52, after playing a Soundgarden show.
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  • Mad Season
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    Mad Season

    23 votes
    Mad Season can refer to: Mad Season (band) Mad Season (album), an album by the band Matchbox Twenty "Mad Season" (song), title song of the album
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  • Red Hot Chili Peppers
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    The Red Hot Chili Peppers is a legendary rock band hailing from Los Angeles, California. The group was established in 1983 by Anthony Kiedis, Michael Balzary (also known as Flea), Hillel Slovak, and Jack Irons. Through their unique blend of funk, punk, and psychedelic rock, the band cemented its place in music history. Their dynamic sound and raw energy have earned them a global fan base, numerous awards, and commercial success. The band's journey was not without its hardships. In the late 1980s, they faced the tragic loss of guitarist Hillel Slovak due to drug overdose. The following years saw several lineup changes, with the entrance of John Frusciante and Chad Smith proving pivotal in shaping the band's signature sound. Together, they produced some of the Chili Peppers' most acclaimed work, including the quadruple platinum album Blood Sugar Sex Magik. This album featured hits like Under The Bridge and Give It Away, which have since become anthems of the 90s rock scene. Despite experiencing intermittent periods of hiatus and personal struggles, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have displayed remarkable resilience. They have released 11 studio albums, with their 2006 album Stadium Arcadium earning them five Grammy Awards. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, a testament to their significant contribution to the music industry. Their enduring influence continues to resonate within the realm of rock, inspiring countless musicians and captivating audiences worldwide.
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  • Incubus
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    Incubus

    11 votes
    Incubus is an American rock band from Calabasas, California. The band was formed in 1991 by vocalist Brandon Boyd, lead guitarist Mike Einziger, and drummer Jose Pasillas while enrolled in Calabasas High School and later expanded to include bassist Alex "Dirk Lance" Katunich, and Gavin "DJ Lyfe" Koppell; both of whom were eventually replaced by bassist Ben Kenney and DJ Kilmore respectively. Incubus has attained commercial success, reaching multi-platinum sales, as well as releasing several successful singles. After their first two albums, Fungus Amongus (1995) and S.C.I.E.N.C.E. (1997), the band earned mainstream recognition with the release of their 1999 album Make Yourself which spawned several hits, including the band's highest charting song "Drive." Success continued with the albums Morning View (2001) and A Crow Left of the Murder... (2004). Their sixth studio album, Light Grenades, debuted at No. 1 in 2006 and was followed by Incubus' first greatest hits album Monuments and Melodies in June 2009 and the band's 2011 album, If Not Now, When?. Incubus also released an EP, Trust Fall (Side A), in early 2015, and two years later, the band released their eighth studio album, titled 8, on April 21, 2017. Worldwide, Incubus has sold over 19 million albums.
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  • Nirvana
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    Nirvana

    22 votes
    Nirvana is a "best-of" compilation album by the American grunge band Nirvana, released in October 2002.
  • Live
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    Live

    19 votes
    Live is an American rock band from York, Pennsylvania, composed of Chad Taylor, Patrick Dahlheimer, Chad Gracey, and Chris Shinn. Live's original lead singer Ed Kowalczyk left the band in November 2009. Live achieved worldwide success with their 1994 album, Throwing Copper, which has sold eight million copies in the US. The band had a string of hit singles in the mid-1990s including "Lightning Crashes", which stayed at the top of the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for 10 consecutive weeks and the Modern Rock Tracks chart for nine weeks from February 25 to April 22, 1995. The band has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. Their last three studio albums fared only moderately well in the US, but they continued to enjoy success in The Netherlands, South Africa, Australasia and Brazil. When touring, Live have used additional musicians, most notably Ed's younger brother Adam Kowalczyk on rhythm guitar and backing vocals. British keyboard player Michael "Railo" Railton and guitarist Christopher Thorn of the band Blind Melon have also toured with Live.
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  • The Smashing Pumpkins
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    The Smashing Pumpkins, a renowned American alternative rock band, was formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1988. The initial line-up included Billy Corgan as the lead vocalist and guitarist, James Iha on guitar, D'arcy Wretzky on bass, and Jimmy Chamberlin on drums. Their music emerged as an amalgamation of gothic rock, heavy metal, dream pop, and psychedelic rock, which distinguished them from other bands of the era. Their career took off with their debut album Gish in 1991. However, it was their second album, Siamese Dream, that catapulted them to fame in 1993. The album, filled with angst-ridden lyrics and grungy guitar riffs, was a critical and commercial success. It established the band's unique sound and identity and became a defining record of its time. In 1995, they released the ambitious double-disc album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, which further set them apart from their contemporaries. This album spawned hits like "1979", "Bullet with Butterfly Wings", and "Tonight, Tonight", solidifying their place in the annals of rock history. Despite the band's phenomenal success, they were not immune to turbulence. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the band grappled with personal conflicts, drug addiction, and lineup changes. They announced their breakup in 2000, only to reunite in 2006. Since then, The Smashing Pumpkins continue to create music, albeit with different formations.
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  • Collective Soul
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    Collective Soul is an American rock band originally from Stockbridge, Georgia. Now based in Atlanta, the group consists of lead vocalist Ed Roland, rhythm guitarist Dean Roland, bassist Will Turpin, drummer Johnny Rabb and lead guitarist Jesse Triplett. Formed in 1992, Collective Soul released their Hints Allegations and Things Left Unsaid album on the independent label Rising Storm Records in 1993. The band went from obscurity to popularity that year after the song "Shine" became an underground hit based on radio play. The album was re-released in 1994 under major label Atlantic Records. Collective Soul released a self-titled album in March 1995. Considered by Ed Roland to be band's true debut album, Collective Soul spent 76 weeks on the Billboard 200 charts and went triple-platinum, becoming the band's highest selling album. The singles "December", "The World I Know", and "Where the River Flows" each reached number one on the Mainstream Rock charts. About two years later, Collective Soul released Disciplined Breakdown. Although not as successful in sales as their previous two albums, Disciplined Breakdown contained two number one Mainstream Rock charts hits – "Precious Declaration" and "Listen". The band released a fourth studio album, Dosage, in 1999. The album's first single, "Heavy", spent a then record-breaking 15 weeks on the top spot of the Mainstream Rock charts. The band released Blender in 2000, their fifth album and final with the original starting lineup, as lead guitarist Ross Childress left the band in 2001. About two weeks after Childress' departure, Collective Soul released Seven Year Itch, a compilation of their greatest hits between 1994 and 2001. Original drummer Shane Evans departed from the band in 2003. After the Seven Year Itch album, Collective Soul established their own label, El Music Group, prior to releasing Youth in 2004. The band recorded a live album with the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra in 2005, titled Home, and released it in 2006. Collective Soul has since released four more albums: Afterwords (2007), a second self-titled album (2009), See What You Started by Continuing (2015), and Blood (2019).
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  • Blind Melon
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    Blind Melon

    16 votes
    Blind Melon are an American rock band formed in 1990 in Los Angeles, California. The band currently consists of guitarists Rogers Stevens and Christopher Thorn, drummer Glen Graham, vocalist Travis Warren and bassist Nathan Towne. They are best known for their 1993 hit "No Rain", and enjoyed critical and commercial success in the early 1990s with their neo-psychedelic take on alternative rock. Blind Melon released two albums on Capitol Records – Blind Melon (1992) and Soup (1995) – before their original lead vocalist Shannon Hoon died of a drug overdose on the band's tour bus in New Orleans on October 21, 1995. After four years of unsuccessfully searching for a replacement for Hoon, Blind Melon officially dissolved in 1999. The remaining members reformed the band in 2006 with Warren and recorded one album with him, For My Friends (2008). Shortly after its release, Warren left Blind Melon but rejoined in 2010, when the band returned to performing occasional gigs.
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  • Silverchair
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    Silverchair

    16 votes
    Silverchair were an Australian rock band, which formed in 1992 in Newcastle, New South Wales, with Ben Gillies on drums, Daniel Johns on vocals and guitars, and Chris Joannou on bass guitar. Originally called Innocent Criminals, the group got their big break in mid-1994 when they won a national demo competition conducted by SBS TV show Nomad and ABC radio station Triple J. The band was signed by Murmur and were successful in Australia and internationally. Silverchair have sold over 10 million albums worldwide. Silverchair have won more ARIA Music Awards than any other artist in history, earning 21 wins from 49 nominations. They also received six APRA Awards, with Johns winning three songwriting awards in 2008. All five of their studio albums debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart: Frogstomp (1995), Freak Show (1997), Neon Ballroom (1999), Diorama (2002), and Young Modern (2007). Three singles reached the number-one slot on the related ARIA Singles Chart.
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  • Bush
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    Bush

    18 votes
    Bush are an English rock band formed in London, England in 1992. Their current lineup consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Gavin Rossdale, lead guitarist Chris Traynor, bassist Corey Britz, and drummer Nik Hughes. In 1994, Bush found immediate success outside the UK with the release of their debut album, Sixteen Stone, which is certified six times multi-platinum by the RIAA. They went on to become one of the most commercially successful rock bands of the 1990s, selling over ten million records in the United States and 20 million records worldwide. Despite their success in the US (especially in the mid-1990s), the band were considerably less popular in their home country and they have enjoyed only marginal success there. Bush have had numerous top ten singles on the Billboard rock charts and one No. 1 album with Razorblade Suitcase in 1996. The band broke up in 2002 but reformed in 2010, and have released four albums since then.
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  • Mother Love Bone
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    Mother Love Bone was an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1988. The band was active from 1988 to 1990. Frontman Andrew Wood's personality and compositions helped to catapult the group to the top of the burgeoning late 1980s/early 1990s Seattle music scene. Wood died only days before the scheduled release of the band's debut album, Apple, thus ending the group's hopes of success. The album was finally released a few months later.
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  • Goo Goo Dolls
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    The Goo Goo Dolls are an American rock band formed in 1986 in Buffalo, New York, by guitarist/vocalist John Rzeznik, bassist/vocalist Robby Takac, and drummer George Tutuska. After starting off as a cover band and then developing a punk sound, they experienced mainstream success following the 1995 release of their breakthrough single, "Name". The band is renowned for their biggest hit, "Iris", released in 1998. The song spent nearly 12 straight months on the Billboard charts and held the number one position on the Hot 100 Airplay chart for 18 weeks. In October 2012, "Iris" was ranked #1 on Billboard's "Top 100 Pop Songs 1992–2012" chart. Other notable singles include "Slide", "Black Balloon", and "Broadway" from 1998's Dizzy Up the Girl; "Here Is Gone" from 2002's Gutterflower; and "Better Days", "Give a Little Bit", and "Stay with You" from 2006's Let Love In. The band has held 19 top ten singles on various charts and sold 15 million records worldwide, with four Grammy nominations.
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  • Weezer
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    Weezer

    13 votes
    Weezer, the iconic American rock band, was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1992. The founding members were Rivers Cuomo, Patrick Wilson, Brian Bell, and Matt Sharp. Defined by its distinctive fusion of power pop and alternative rock, Weezer's stylistic innovation has made them a stand-out entity in the landscape of 90s music and beyond. Throughout their career, they've created multiple chart-topping hits and have developed a dedicated fanbase. The band's breakthrough came in 1994 with their debut self-titled album, often referred to as The Blue Album. This album, featuring now-classic tracks such as "Buddy Holly" and "Say It Ain't So" showcased the group's knack for catchy, emotionally poignant tunes. Following the success of The Blue Album, Weezer released their sophomore effort, Pinkerton, in 1996. Initially met with mixed reviews, Pinkerton has since been hailed as a seminal work in the emo genre, reflecting the band's ability to evolve and push the boundaries of alternative rock. Beyond their initial successes in the '90s, Weezer has consistently produced new material that continues to shape the rock genre. Their discography is punctuated by a series of self-titled albums, each known by a corresponding color, including the Green, Red, and White albums. Despite lineup changes over the years, the core elements of Weezer's sound have remained intact. Their music continues to resonate with audiences worldwide, marking Weezer as one of the most enduring and influential bands in modern rock history.
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  • Jane's Addiction
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    Jane's Addiction are an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1985. The band consists of vocalist Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, drummer Stephen Perkins and bassist Eric Avery. Jane's Addiction were one of the first bands from the early 1990s alternative rock movement to gain both mainstream media attention and commercial success in the United States. Founded by Farrell and Avery, following the disintegration of Farrell's previous band Psi Com, Jane's Addiction's first release was a self-titled live album, Jane's Addiction (1987), which caught the attention of Warner Bros. Records. The band's first two studio albums, Nothing's Shocking (1988) and Ritual de lo Habitual (1990), were released to widespread critical acclaim, and an increasing cult fanbase. As a result, Jane's Addiction became icons of what Farrell dubbed the "Alternative Nation." The band's initial farewell tour, in 1991, launched the first Lollapalooza, now a perennial alternative rock festival.
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  • Crash Test Dummies
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    The Crash Test Dummies are a Canadian folk rock/alternative rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba, widely known for their 1993 single "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm". The band is most identifiable through Brad Roberts and his distinctive bass-baritone voice. During its heyday, the band consisted of Roberts, Ellen Reid, Brad's brother Dan Roberts, Benjamin Darvill, and Mitch Dorge. Today, only Brad Roberts and Ellen Reid have appeared on every album with the other members being busy pursuing their own projects. However, the full band reunited for a show in October 2010. Brad Roberts, Ellen Reid and Stuart Cameron continued to tour throughout 2010/2011.
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  • Everclear
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    Everclear

    11 votes
    Everclear are an American rock band formed in Portland, Oregon, in 1991. The band was formed by Art Alexakis, the band's lead songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist; and for most of the band's height of popularity, consisted of Craig Montoya on bass guitar and Greg Eklund on drums. After the limited release of their independently released debut album, World of Noise, the band found success with their first three albums on Capitol Records: Sparkle and Fade, So Much for the Afterglow, and Songs from an American Movie Vol. One: Learning How to Smile, which were all certified platinum in sales. However, the following two albums Songs from an American Movie Vol. Two: Good Time for a Bad Attitude and Slow Motion Daydream, were not as well received, and as sales suffered, Montoya and Eklund left the band shortly after in 2003. After a brief stint of solo performances, Alexakis decided to push forward with the Everclear name, finding new musicians to perform with and releasing two more albums.
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  • Soul Asylum
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    Soul Asylum

    12 votes
    Soul Asylum is an American alternative rock band that formed in 1981, and officially in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1983. The band originally formed in 1981 under the name Loud Fast Rules, with the original line-up consisting of Dave Pirner, Dan Murphy, Karl Mueller, and Pat Morley. The latter was replaced by Grant Young in 1984. The band recorded three albums with Twin/Tone Records and two with A&M Records to little commercial success. However, in 1992, they released the triple-platinum album Grave Dancers Union, featuring their Grammy Award-winning single "Runaway Train". The band played the Bill Clinton inauguration early the next year. They also scored a platinum record with the album Let Your Dim Light Shine three years later. In 1998 they recorded Candy from a Stranger. Mueller was diagnosed with cancer in 2004, causing the band to organize a benefit concert on his behalf. Mueller died a year later. In 2006 they released The Silver Lining. Their most recent effort is entitled Delayed Reaction, which was released on July 17, 2012.
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  • Counting Crows
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    Counting Crows are an American rock band from San Francisco, California. Formed in 1991, the band consists of guitarist David Bryson, drummer Jim Bogios, vocalist Adam Duritz, keyboardist Charlie Gillingham, multi-instrumentalist David Immerglück, bass guitarist Millard Powers, and guitarist Dan Vickrey. Past members include the drummers Steve Bowman (1991–1994) and Ben Mize (1994–2002), and bass guitarist Matt Malley (1991–2005). Counting Crows gained popularity following the release of their first album, August and Everything After (1993). With the breakthrough hit single "Mr. Jones" (1993), the album sold more than 7 million copies in the United States. The band received two Grammy Awards nominations in 1994, one for "Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal" (for "Round Here") and one for "Best New Artist". The follow-up album, Recovering the Satellites, reached number one on the US Billboard 200 album chart and reached number one in several other countries.
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  • Candlebox
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    Candlebox

    13 votes
    Candlebox are an American rock band from Seattle, Washington. Since its formation in 1990, the group has released seven studio albums, several charting singles, a compilation, and a CD+DVD. Candlebox found immediate success with the release of their self-titled debut album in July 1993. Candlebox featured four singles: "Change", "You", "Far Behind" and "Cover Me". "Far Behind" reached the top 20, and the album was certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA. The band's next album, Lucy (1995), was certified gold, and was followed three years later by Happy Pills (1998). After troubles with their record company, Candlebox broke up in 2000. The band reunited in 2006, and they have since released four more studio albums: Into the Sun (2008), Love Stories & Other Musings (2012) Disappearing in Airports (2016), and Wolves (2021).
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  • Third Eye Blind
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    Third Eye Blind are an American rock band formed in San Francisco, California, in 1993. After years of lineup changes in the early and mid-1990s, the songwriting duo of Stephan Jenkins and Kevin Cadogan signed the band's first major-label recording contract with Elektra Records in 1996. The band released their self-titled debut album in 1997, with the band largely consisting of Jenkins (vocals, rhythm guitar), Cadogan (lead guitar), Arion Salazar (bass guitar), and Brad Hargreaves (drums). Shortly after the release of the band's second album in 1999, Blue, with the same line-up, Cadogan was released from the band under controversial circumstances. The band continued, but with many line-up changes and long gaps between album releases for the next 15 years. The band found commercial success in the late 1990s, with Third Eye Blind and Blue certified platinum six times and single platinum in the United States, respectively. Third Eye Blind have sold around 12 million records worldwide.
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  • Days of the New
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    Days of the New is an American rock band from Charlestown, Indiana, formed in 1995. The band consists of vocalist/guitarist Travis Meeks and a variety of supporting musicians. They are best known for the hit singles "Touch, Peel and Stand", "The Down Town", "Shelf in the Room", and "Enemy".
  • Screaming Trees
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    Screaming Trees were an American rock band formed in Ellensburg, Washington, in 1984 by vocalist Mark Lanegan, guitarist Gary Lee Conner, bass player Van Conner, and drummer Mark Pickerel. Pickerel had been replaced by Barrett Martin by the time the band reached its most successful period. Although widely associated with grunge, the band's sound incorporated hard rock and psychedelic elements. The band released seven studio albums, five EPs, and three compilations. Screaming Trees are known as one of the pioneers of grunge along with the Melvins, Mudhoney, U-Men, Skin Yard, Soundgarden, Green River, and Malfunkshun. Screaming Trees rose to fame as part of the grunge movement of the early 1990s, along with bands such as Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and Soundgarden, and were one of the most successful underground music acts of the 1990s. The band achieved one top ten single on the Mainstream Rock chart, as well as two top ten hits on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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  • Mudhoney
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    Mudhoney

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    Mudhoney are an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1988, following the demise of Green River. Its members are singer and rhythm guitarist Mark Arm, lead guitarist Steve Turner, bassist Guy Maddison and drummer Dan Peters. Original bassist Matt Lukin left the band in 1999. Mudhoney's early releases on the Sub Pop label, particularly their debut single "Touch Me I'm Sick" and the Superfuzz Bigmuff EP, were instrumental in the creation of the Grunge genre. Although the band found little commercial success and remained somewhat 'underground' and non-mainstream, Mudhoney has released ten studio albums and inspired countless grunge and alternative rock musicians during their long career.
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