After
the punk revolution of 1977, a number of bands formed. They were all inspired
by the independent spirit of punk, as well as its raw sound. Instead of replicating
the sound of the Sex Pistols, many of these bands forged into more experimental
territory, taking cues from Roxy Music, David Bowie, and T. Rex in addition
to punk rock. The result was a group of bands tied together by their counterculture
spirit and defiance of accepted rock conventions. Many of these groups -- like
Joy Division or the Cure -- created dark, bleak soundscapes that employed both
synthesizers and guitars. Others had a lighter musical approach, but their lyrics
and music were off-kilter and subverted traditional pop/rock song structures.
Post-punk eventually evolved into alternative pop/rock in the '80s
Post
Punk
