The Essence of New Classic Rock in 10 Songs

While you have the top Classic rock bands of all times gathering around gathering tributes it is also important to look at what is considered the ¨new¨ classic rock. These are songs and bands that came onto the scene in the 1990´s and early 2000´s, and will some day be able to be listed as true classic rock.

1. Stone Temple Pilots
   Album: Plush (1993)
   While the 1990´s was filled with the newest in alternative rock, this band slid in and became the alternative to alternative rock. These artists were able to successfully blend in a bit of hard-rock with a bit of pop in their songs, and paved the way for other bands to branch out and experiment.
2. Nine Inch Nails
   Album: Closer (1994)
   At the very peak of industrial rock you saw these artists bring a mixture of what has never been seen or heard before. From their distorted guitars to their extremely abrasive ways this band opened doors to a whole new way of music for people all over the world.
3. Soundgarden
   Album: Black Hole Sun (1994)
   When most people think about the Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell they most often associate him with a singing style that is highly intense. However, with Black Hole Sun the world was able to see a different vocal side to this otherwise dark and intense voice.
4. Everclear
   Album: Santa Monica (1995)
   This song brings out the yearning for those that are considered mediocre. It dares these people to soar higher in their search for greatness, and brings with it an unbelievable performance of choruses and guitar hooks that will have you driving around for hours.
5. Spacehog
   Album: In the Meantime (1996)
   While you have only heard these artists the one time you will find that this British band was able to add a bit of optimism to an otherwise depressed era of rock.
6. Limp Bizkit
   Album: Nookie (1999)
   This rock band was at the heart of the 1990´s rap-rock mix. From their music you could see a mixture of the Beastie Boys and the Red Hot Chili Peppers mixed in with the bands own special brand of rock. And while Fred Durst and his posse have faded away it was able to pave the way for others like Linkin Park to come in.
7. Staind
   Album: It’s Been Awhile (2001)
   This song came in a metal package. While the popular mix was to keep it heavy and hard this band came out with a surprisingly soft tune that lulled you into a false sense of relaxation. But once you listened to the actual words you would understand why it remained so popular.
8. Nickelback
   Album: (2001)
   While the world of rock was stuck heavily into the deep and dark side of life this band came out with a powerful balled that helped soften the edges of rock. What this did was allow others to come back in and bring in a bit of what the Classic rock bands took to the stage.
9. Puddle of Mudd
   Album: She Hates Me (2002)
   While most rock bands tend to shy away from the comedy in songs as they truly hate to be labelled as a comedy act there was one exception with She Hates Me. This great song allowed for the funnier side of heartbreak to come out and live on.
10. Velvet Revolver
    Album: Slither (2004)
    With the guitar riff being the essence of what rock music is about you will find that Slither does it and does it well making it stand out above the rest.