[crash0814]

Really, indie doesn't refer to the label so much as the music. If the music has a different vibe than what's commercially viable, that makes it indie in my heart. That's why I would classify the Pixies as indie, or even the White Stripes. Keeping that in mind, I would like to present this short list of good indie bands.

Short List of Good Indie Bands
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Pixies - Natch.

Pavement - You can say many things about Pavement. They can't play, Steve can't sing, etc. But boring?!

Sonic Youth - Pretentious, but good.

Ween - You say novelty, I say genius.

Modest Mouse - I originally HATED this band, but decided to give 'em another go. And silly me, they rock quite hard.

Yo La Tengo - Dreamy...

Interpol - Best album of 2002.

Beck - Yes, Beck is indie.

Liz Phair - Well, Exile in Guyville anyway...

Fugazi - Despite the fact that it kind of started emo, wonderful.