4 Underrated Post-Grunge Albums That Every Fan Should Have In Their Collection

Getting into post-grunge? Maybe you’ve never really understood the genre? Post-grunge is essentially an “offshoot” of grunge with less aggression and less overall noise. The label used to be considered an insult when grunge was still at its peak. Today, post-grunge is a bit more respected, with bands like Bush and Foo Fighters changing listeners’ minds. That being said, there are quite a few underrated post-grunge albums out there that deserve a bit more love.

1. ‘Dizzy Up The Girl’ by Goo Goo Dolls

Some would say that Goo Goo Dolls is far from underrated. We’d disagree, simply because they aren’t often mentioned in conversations about post-grunge icons to the same level as their contemporaries Foo Fighters or Nickelback. So, we’re including them on this list, along with their 1998 album Dizzy Up The Girl.

2. ‘Fantastic Planet’ by Failure

Grunge from the beginning was always about being an alternative to what was being manufactured for the pop charts. When bands like Nirvana found themselves (begrudgingly) at the center of mainstream attention, it was clear that grunge had to change or bust. 

Fantastic Planet by Failure is a great example of a grunge-leaning band innovating their sound for a new era, and we’d say it’s one of the most underrated post-grunge albums on this list. If you like your grunge with a side of space rock and art rock, this is the album to check out.

3. ‘Come What(ever) May’ by Stone Sour

By the time this record came out in 2006, grunge was more or less over and done with. Still, Stone Sour’s Corey Taylor didn’t care about rehashing “old” stylings. In fact, this post-grunge record was a beautiful resurrection of grunge sounds. 

Taylor is best known for his time in Slipknot, so this record does have a bit more aggression in it that leans toward grunge rather than post-grunge. Still, it’s a great piece of work in the post-grunge genre.

4. ‘Blackbird’ by Alter Bridge

Blackbird by Alter Bridge is one of the most underrated post-grunge albums out there. An excellent balancing act between grunge and metal, this 2007 record is a heavier take on post-grunge. 

Mark Tremonti’s guitar tracks are next-level (especially on “Ties That Bind” and “Come To Life”) and Myles Kennedy’s vocals manage to be both vintage-sounding and incredibly new all at once.

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