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New Wave / Alternative
As the '70s drew to a close, three-chord punk gave way to more introspective musical forms. Bands like R.E.M. and Nirvana - whose debut was released in 1989 - spoke to a generation facing uncertain futures. VH1 traces the birth of the alternative nation. |
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Artist Interview |
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Moby
Techno's leading face explains the great guitar/synthesizer wars of '80s new wave.
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Essential Albums |
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R.E.M. - Murmur (1983, I.R.S.)
Michael Stipe's mostly indecipherable musings were considered gospel when lifted by the chiming guitars and pastoral harmonies of accidental anthems like "Pilgrimage" and "Shaking Through."
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