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Old 05-31-2006, 04:50 PM   #18
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Originally Posted by troutman
Velvet Revolver, Nickelback, Matchbox 20, Linkin Park, Korn, Stone Temple Pilots etc are considered "alternative"? Ewwww.
That brings up something I've wondered about for a while. If an alternative band stays true to their sound, but then later becomes popular, are they no longer 'alternative'?

I've wondered about bands like R.E.M., bands who have a unique sound and are on the fringe of the music scene for a while, and then become popular. You often hear them called sellouts, but if they haven't changed their sound to seek the market, are they sellouts? (And I'm not pointing at you Troutman, your post just made me think about this again)
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