Top 10 Alternative Songs

The term Alternative Music emerged in the 1980s when many bands and musicians began experimenting with their music to bring out a new sound. A collection of top 10 alternative songs will always come as a fresh breather when you get tired of the specific genres of songs. An alternative song is one, which does not conform to the traditions of its own genre, and draws inspiration from other genres as well.

Best Alternative Songs

Let us take a look at the top 10 alternative songs of the age:

1. You're Beautiful - James Blunt: A popular alternative song, this one topped the musical charts in its time and is a favorite till date. James Blunt wonderful voice made this a loved number.
   
2. My Immortal - Evanescence: Evanescence weaved magic with this one and got a nomination in the 47th annual Grammy awards in the category of 'best pop performance'. The song ranked high in the musical charts based on its popularity.

3. Building A Mystery - Sarah McLachlan: Renowned for her melodious tune and emotional ballads, Sarah Mclachlan created magic with this alternative song that topped the charts in its time.
   
4. Dang Me - Roger Miller: One of the Roger Miller's famous alternative song, 'Dang me' is a considered to be a blend of country and pop genre that went on to become a huge hit with the music lovers.
   
5. Bigger Than My Body - John Mayer: John Mayer tuned this particular song to perfection that soon became famous with the music lovers. 'Bigger than my body' is a much-remembered song in the alternative song genre.
   
6. Wisemen - James Blunt: It's James Blunt yet again with the magic of alternative songs. A pop rock song, this one features high in the list of alternative songs. The song was again re-released in the year 2006 after its first release in 2004.
   
7. Going under - Evanescence: Yet another glory to the band 'Evanescence', 'Going under' has been a huge hit and topped the musical charts for quite some time.
   
8. Fix You - Coldplay: The music of the song and the tune received much recognition from the critics and is loved by the music lovers. The song hit the top ranks of musical charts worldwide.
   
9. Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer: An worldwide hit, 'Kiss me' from the album Sixpence none the richer topped the U.S.A musical charts along with the Canadian and U.K musical chart.
   
10. King Of The Road - Roger Miller: It's Roger miller magic once again with 'King of the road'. This country pop song was a record hit in its time and is a favorite till date.

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