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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Alternative_countryAlternative country - Wikipedia

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   Alternative country (commonly abbreviated to alt-country; [1] also known as alternative country rock, [2] insurgent country, [3] Americana, or y'allternative [4]) is a loosely defined subgenre of country music and/or country rock that includes acts that differ significantly in style from mainstream country music, mainstream country rock, and ...

2. www.treblezine.com › alt-country-history-best-tracksA History of Alt-Country in 40 Essential Tracks - Treble

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   • Rank and File – “Amanda Ruth” (1982) One of the first bands to bear the descriptor “cowpunk,” Rank and File also had pedigrees in actual punk. Brothers Chip and Tony Kinman were in The Dils, a California band that had tight, Everly-like harmonies which were unusual in their genre.
   • Meat Puppets – “Plateau” (1984) The resident cowpunks on the SST roster in the 1980s, Arizona’s Meat Puppet’s nonetheless translated their country and western influences through a hardcore filter on their debut album.
   • Lone Justice – “Ways to Be Wicked” (1985) Maria McKee had a commanding stage presence, a ferocious energy, and a voice that bore a resemblance to one of her earliest supporters, Dolly Parton.
   • Mekons – “Hard to Be Human Again” (1985) On paper it might not seem likely that a post-punk group from the same Leeds scene as Gang of Four and Au Pairs would end up recording one of the first great alt-country records.

3. louderthanwar.com › a-beginners-guide-to-altA Beginner’s Guide To Alt. Country & Americana

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   • The Jayhawks –Hollywood Town Hall. For their second album, and major label debut, The Jayhawks rewrote the book on classic American songwriting. This is faultless.
   • Whiskeytown –Strangers Almanac. Another major label debut, Strangers Almanac rocked a Replacements-style gritty soul, with Ryan Adam’s classic songwriter chops well to the fore even at this early stage.
   • Alejandro Escovedo –A Man Under The Influence. Escovedo should be famous. Simple as that. As a member of SF punk heroes The Nuns, resident in The Chelsea Hotel when friends Sid and Nancy met their demise and with fans like Strummer and Springsteen, he’s enough subject material to write an opera.
   • REM – Reckoning. Bit of a curveball here, but personally I consider REM’s IRS years as crucial in the alt. country story. From the midst of indie rock, REM appeared like some dusty, freaky, bar band from Hell with acid-fried lyrics set to punk rock tainted Byrds guitar and chiming, climbing melodies.

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5. www.ourmusicworld.com › archives › 10735What is Alternative Country Music? From Origins to Influences

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   Jun 17, 2024 · Alternative country music, often referred to as alt-country, is a subgenre that emerged as a counterpoint to the mainstream country sound. It blends traditional country elements with influences from rock, punk, and folk, creating a unique sound that appeals to fans of various music styles.

6. www.nodepression.com › alt-country-where-did-itAlt-Country: Where Did It Come From and Where Is It Going?

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   Mar 15, 2023 · The stark poeticism of singer-songwriters in the outlaw country tent — like Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, and Merle Haggard — and the abrasive lo-fi sound of punk came together to form alt-country. It is widely accepted that Uncle Tupelo’s 1990 debut “No Depression” is the alt-country album.

7. library.fiveable.me › alt-countryAlt-country - Vocab, Definition, and Must Know Facts - Fiveable

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   Alt-country, short for alternative country, is a subgenre of country music that blends traditional country elements with influences from rock, folk, and punk music.

8. www.nytimes.com › 2006/07/16 › artsRecalling the Twang That Was Alt-Country: A Genre Rides Into ...

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   Jul 16, 2006 · An abbreviation of alternative country, it generally identifies music that draws on American folk and country traditions but stands apart from commercial Nashville.