Criticism Almost since its birth, alternative music has been criticized. As with anything that is criticized, there are positive comments and negative comments. ... Basics Dance music comes in many different forms, from disco to hip-hop. ... Though not all of the bands sounded similar - they ranged from the hard rock of The Rolling Stones and The Kinks to the sweet pop of Gerry and the Pacemakers and Herman's Hermits - each group was heavily influenced by American rock & roll, blues, and R&B. ... Where post-rock has distinct jazz influences, math rock is the opposite side...

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