Art Rock

Art rock is a genre characterized by its experimental and avant-garde approach to rock music, often incorporating classical, electronic, and folk elements. Emerging in the late 1960s, art rock evolved through the 1970s and 1980s, with key artists pushing the boundaries of traditional rock music. Musically, art rock often features complex rhythms, orchestral arrangements, and conceptual themes, with vocal styles ranging from poetic storytelling to avant-garde experimentation. Influenced by classical music, psychedelia, and progressive rock, art rock emphasizes creative expression and conceptual depth, often tackling complex social and philosophical themes. Its cultural significance lies in its challenge to mainstream rock conventions, paving the way for future experimental and alternative genres. With its unique blend of high art and popular music, art rock continues to inspire and influence a wide range of musical styles, from prog rock to electronic and indie music.

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Asia
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Bloc Party
Charlotte Wessels
Charly García
Computer Kill
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Dominic Angelella
Emma Harner
Endless Taverns
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Fu
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Genesis
Gl:ow
Hair Dryer Collection
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Howard Jones
IDLES
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Isaac Haze
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Joy Division
Kate Bush
Kill Dyll
King Crimson
Locky
Manfred Mann's Earth Band
Melodyz Town
Memorable
Micah Palace
Michael Sarian
Moon Walker
Moreart
Munozzz
Nextime
Nosfell
Oingo Boingo
Ormella
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PLUTO
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Pebbledash
Peter Frampton
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Porch Light
Queen
R.E.M.
Rare Candy
Robert Plant
Robin Trower
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Rowma
Roxy Music
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Selskapet
Sliwa
Snug
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Straight Club
TURY
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The Alan Parsons Project
The Church
The Doors
The Fall
The Flaming Lips
The Kools
The Mars Volta
The Mothers Of Invention
The Paradox
The Residents
The Vanished People
The Waterboys
The Who
Towa
Vane Lily
Ween
Westcross
Yes
Zebra
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Radiohead
Queen
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System Of A Down
Pink Floyd
The Smiths
R.E.M.
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Muse
The Doors
Electric Light Orchestra
Jeff Buckley
The White Stripes
TOOL
Kate Bush
alt-J
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Paul McCartney
Franz Ferdinand
Genesis
John Lennon
New Order
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Beck
Good Neighbours
Rush
The Kinks
Higashi
Snow Strippers
The Who
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Bello&Dallas
Peter Gabriel
Don Henley
XROSS
Charly García
Ichiss
Arc De Soleil
The Alan Parsons Project
ciaffa
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The Last Dinner Party
Wings
Lou Reed
Joy Division
Yes
Cream
Bloc Party
Chris Martin
nate band
Brian Eno
Roxy Music
Alan Sutton y las criaturitas de la ansiedad
Ween
Pulp
Fine Young Cannibals
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
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Pavement
Thom Yorke
54 Ultra
Mon Rovîa
Nathan Nicholson
Cheap Trick
Connie Constance
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Little River Band
Thin Lizzy
Robert Palmer
Linea Personal
Sinners Movie
Oingo Boingo
Marillion
Samuraï
IDLES
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GenriX
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Chris Rea
King Krule
Cleffy
Jagwar Twin
Segah
Jethro Tull
Scarlet House
Son Feci Bisiklet
Patti Smith
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