Bands That Changed Their Musical Style

26 August 2018, 10:30 | Updated: 26 August 2018, 10:31

Some bands - like Arctic Monkeys - are musical chameleons, flirting with many different styles over the years. Which ones have changed their sound the most?

1. Depeche Mode

   Before: poptastic tinkly electro pop.

   After: gloomy, moody electro ROCK.

2. Ocean Colour Scene

   Before: shuffly baggy.

   After: Mods mods mods.

3. The Charlatans

   Before: Stone Roses-influenced baggy.

   After: Rolling Stones-influenced rock and roll.

4. New Order

   Before: gloomy, long-raincoated post-punk.

   After: Hi-NRG electro disco.

5. The Cure

   Before: eccentric, witty post-punk.

   After: doom-laden, gothic soundscapes.

6. Primal Scream

   Before: retro garage rock.

   After: “substance”-fuelled dance anthems.

7. Beastie Boys

   Before: unskilled hardcore punk.

   After: accomplished hip hop.