With very rare exception, "Alternative" means, "Alternative to good."

Suffice it to say, pop musicians who don't have a grasp on the history of rock'n'roll (rhythm'n'blues) don't have much of anything to say that's of interest to me.


I'd include a quote from an expert on the subject, but apparently that's verbotten?

excelent music genre you can get a very wide variety of artists and their perceptions of music

Excellent variety of music in this genre. Something for everyone. It really is the "new pop", as pop gets less radio airtime (and storeshelf space) than alternative now. (I notice there's not even a pop category here though)