wtf m8

Definitely second R.E.M. I love the other choices, but I'm not sure if they would be what OP is going for?

I don't know, the margins seem very wide. There's everything from Noise Rock to Industrial in the OP. The three bands I put forward fit the typical 'Alternative' dynamic better than most. As for Gang Of Four, if PIL and Joy Division are included, they should be - because they're the best of the Post-Punk bands.

I vote The Pogues and Ministry out.

I suggest Dinosaur Jr and second the suggestions for Husker Du and The Replacements.

Ha - sorry!
I was never taken by Ministry but then again, it's been many years since I heard 'em. Perhaps they're due another listen. It was between them and The Pogues for me. I reckon The Cult need to be the first for the chop though, for sure :)

I also agree with Neapolitan that it's tricky to include Bad Seeds/Birthday Party as one vote - I much prefer The Birthday Party in general, and they'd be in my top 3 or 4 of the bands mentioned. Whereas the Bad Seeds aren't quite up there, good as they sometimes are. The Bad Seeds are more of an 80s product than TBP though - well, they released more anyway.

Good point. :)

Mission of Burma.

I think it's a good idea too but it needs to be organized a little..

Though im surprised the guy voted for The Pixies and Sonic youth on the first round, that's F*ckin crazy!

Yeah I know...some popular bands just don't turn my crank....ask Bob about Gorilla Biscuits.

Okay I've gone through everyone's questions so answers:

1. On REM, New Order & Husker Du

I am not going to add REM or New Order. I don't want to get into super bands that crowd out the little guy. If I open the door for them, than I have to open the door to the Depeche Mode, U2 and the whole New Wave world.

Husker Du falls into the same camp, if I open the door to them, than I have to open the door to the Dead Kennedys and the whole world of punk.


On the other bands

I took people's advice and split Nick Cave & the Birthday Party up.
I have added Gang of Four & Mission of Burma, and (barf) the Cocteau Twins, as well as The Chameleons Uk to get an even number. The Replacements r a bit too commercial but I'll add them if there is a mass outcry.

I don't want to the list to get too long but if anyone wants the following bands added or has something else to add let me know, , Pop Group, James Chance & the Contortions, New Model Army, Fields of Nephilim, Front Line Assembly, KMFDM

2. You can only vote once per round. I'll take your idea into consideration, but for now, I just want to keep the rules simple.

3. The list updated

1. The Cure
2. The Smiths
3. Public Image
4. Joy Division
5. Bauhaus
6. Killing Joke
7. The Cramps
8. Siouxie and the banshees
9. Ministry
10. Sonic Youth
11. Nick cave & the Bad Seeds
12. Birthday Party
13. Dead can Dance
14. Violent Femmes
15. Sisters of Mercy
16. The Pogues
17. The Jesus and Mary Chain
18. Skinny Puppy
19. The Cult
20. The Dead Milkmen
21. Pixies
22. Echo & the Bunnymen (added)
23. Gang of Four (added)
24. Mission of Burma (added)
25. Cocteau Twins (added)
26. Chameleons UK (added)

I may have right f#cked things up here by adding new bands but we'll work it out before things kick off.

Well folks it looks like we have enough people to play but I'm not going to officially start till next Friday. Polls will close Friday night pacific time after that it will be every two days, so it would be Sunday night, Tuesday night ect.

If you just found this post and don't know what to do, look at the list and vote off your two least favourite bands, until we eventually determine the greatest alternative band of all time! :)

For those interested the current tally: If they're too close I will raise the vote count.

The Cult (6) The Pogues f me (3) Ministry (2) Pixies (1) Sonic Youth (1) Dead Can Dance (1) Nick Cave (1) Skinny Puppy (1) Sisters of Mercy (1) Black Francis you still have another vote.

The vote tally helps alot , i vote ministry..

If i may suggest, if you're keeping the vote count i suggest you update it in the OP that way we won't have to search through all the pages to find the updated vote count, it's on the first page.

just a suggestion.