Formed: 1992
Albums: 5
Breakout Single: "Tomorrow," 1995
Seen live? No... :(
This band has done the opposite of most of the other bands on the list. They've lost popularity as the years have worn on. In the United States, at least. They are still one of the most popular and most successful bands in Australia.
You've heard me say multiple times that I like and expect for bands to evolve their sound over the course of their career. Silverchair is an extreme example of this. They look and sound absolutely nothing at all like they did when they first gained popularity. In fact, they've almost completely cut ties with their old sound. The last time they played "Tomorrow" live was in 1999. They said then that they were sick of it, it didn't go with their present sound at all, and that it may be ten years before they ever drag it out again. It's been eleven, and still no "Tomorrow." The only song from that album that even makes it to their current setlists is "Israel's Son."
Their present sound is a bit experimental. These guys are my second favorite band of all time because they keep changing their sound, and I keep loving it. My favorite albums are Neon Ballroom and Diorama. Great stuff.
Here's a live version of "The Greatest View" that's superior to the album version. Love it!
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