2018: The year rock returned to the mainstream?
Nov 7, 2018 12:48:14 GMT 10
Post by SharksFan99 on Nov 7, 2018 12:48:14 GMT 10
Now that we are in November 2018, what is everyone's opinion on this topic? Do you think 2018 can be regarded as the year rock made a return to the mainstream?
I personally still stand by what I mentioned earlier in the year. I think rock (and guitar-driven music, in general) has made quite a few inroads into the mainstream this year that you could certainly make a case for it. Greta Van Fleet's debut album entered onto the Billboard Chart at #3 a few weeks ago. Also, since this thread was created, these two songs have become Top-40 hits:
"Natural" is currently at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and it has been within the Top-20 for several weeks now. In my country, it achieved a peak of #28 on the charts. Interestingly enough, it completely flopped in the UK (only peaking at #54) and it hasn't charted at all in New Zealand.
"Leave a Light On" isn't applicable to the US (since it hasn't charted there), but I thought I would share it anyway. This alternative/indie rock track is currently a major hit across Europe and Australia.
I personally still stand by what I mentioned earlier in the year. I think rock (and guitar-driven music, in general) has made quite a few inroads into the mainstream this year that you could certainly make a case for it. Greta Van Fleet's debut album entered onto the Billboard Chart at #3 a few weeks ago. Also, since this thread was created, these two songs have become Top-40 hits:
"Natural" is currently at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and it has been within the Top-20 for several weeks now. In my country, it achieved a peak of #28 on the charts. Interestingly enough, it completely flopped in the UK (only peaking at #54) and it hasn't charted at all in New Zealand.
"Leave a Light On" isn't applicable to the US (since it hasn't charted there), but I thought I would share it anyway. This alternative/indie rock track is currently a major hit across Europe and Australia.
