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Jul 26, 2017 · So, today, let’s kick back and enjoy the next 35 songs in My Top 200 80s College Rock Songs, specifically #96-130. 96. Dinosaur Jr. – “Freak Scene” (1988) 97. The Cure – “Why Can’t I Be You” (1987) 98. Lone Justice – “Ways to Be Wicked” (1985) 99. The Replacements – “Left of the Dial” (1985)
Nov 19, 2020 · Explore the jangly, smart, and fun music of college rock bands from the Eighties, such as R.E.M., Pylon, Camper Van Beethoven, and more. Find this playlist on Spotify and read the article by Jon Dolan for more details and context.
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6 days ago · 10.9K votes. 981 voters. Deep in the vibrant realm of music, the college rock genre is hailed for its distinct flavor. Pioneering alternative sounds that defied mainstream norms, this genre carved out a niche in the 1980s and 90s.
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College Rock: Campus Favorites of the '80s. Andrew Carpenter. 69 videos 39,619 views Last updated on Nov 6, 2017. Before 'indie' or 'alternative’, College Rock was the most commonly used...
College rock is rock music that played on student-run university and college campus radio stations located in the United States and Canada in the 1980s and 1990s. The stations' playlists were often created by students who avoided the mainstream rock played on commercial radio stations.
- Late 1970s; United States, Canada
A list of 690 albums released in the 1980s that can be loosely termed "College Rock", a term that describes the group of artists who found their music on the playlists of independent college radio stations. The list was voted on by RYM users and includes popular bands like Talking Heads, Pixies, R.E.M., The Smiths, and more.
Explore the alternative rock scene of the early-'80s with this playlist of college rock bands from the US and UK. Listen to classics by R.E.M., The Cure, The Smiths, Pixies, and more.