History of alternative rock

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This 1960s New York art rock band, produced by Andy Warhol, influenced nearly all alternative rock bands that followed	The Velvet Underground
This New York band is credited with creating the punk rock sound	Ramones
This Washington, DC hardcore punk band coined the term "straight edge," referring to the abstention of drug and alcohol use	Minor Threat
This 1980s English indie band shaped the sound and aesthetic of much indie music that followed, with their crooning vocals, jangly guitars, and poetic lyrics	The Smiths
This British band, known for its androgynous image, virtuosic guitars, and angsty lyrics, was the first to be labeled "Britpop" by the British press before they'd even released an album	Suede
Following the death of singer Ian Curtis, the other members of post-punk pioneers Joy Division reformed under this name	New Order

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This anarchist British punk band was known for living communally, and advocating for animal rights and feminism. They are also known for their striking visual art.	Crass
What punk-metal fusion genre are the following bands? Eyehategod, Crowbar, Mastodon, Neurosis, Melvins	Sludge Metal
This New York club is considered the birthplace of punk rock.	CBGB
What genre are the following bands? This Mortal Coil, Black Tape for a Blue Girl, Dead Can Dance, Lycia	Darkwave
Bands like My Bloody Valentine, Ride, and Slowdive pioneered this genre, characterized by extremely loud and distorted, yet beautiful, psychedelic, ethereal, and dreamy guitars.	Shoegaze
This rapper/electronic artist, born in the UK to Sri Lankan parents, is known for weaving political and international messages into her eclectic dance music	M.I.A.