The most-charted alternative rock songs
Every song in the archive ranked by its combined results across all 597 countdowns: year-end lists, all-time lists and decade lists alike. A song rises here by appearing often and placing high. For rankings by year see songs by year; for the listener-voted all-time lists only, see the greatest songs of all time.
| # | Song | Lists | Stations | Best | #1s | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 601 | World In My EyesDepeche Mode | 34 | 11 | #5 | – | 1990–2024 |
| 602 | VeronicaElvis Costello | 29 | 11 | #10 | – | 1989–2026 |
| 603 | I'll Stick AroundFoo Fighters | 33 | 15 | #2 | – | 1995–2023 |
| 604 | Back on the Chain GangThe Pretenders | 45 | 17 | #43 | – | 1982–2026 |
| 605 | PreciousDepeche Mode | 28 | 14 | #3 | – | 2005–2014 |
| 606 | RunSnow Patrol | 32 | 17 | #13 | – | 2004–2014 |
| 607 | Little SisterQueens of the Stone Age | 29 | 17 | #2 | – | 2005–2014 |
| 608 | Go With the FlowQueens of the Stone Age | 32 | 17 | #9 | – | 2002–2017 |
| 609 | The Kids Aren't AlrightThe Offspring | 35 | 14 | #3 | – | 1999–2021 |
| 610 | PollyNirvana | 30 | 8 | #5 | – | 1995–2014 |
| 611 | Suds & SodadEUS | 27 | 1 | #8 | – | 1994–2025 |
| 612 | Baba O'RileyThe Who | 21 | 8 | #1 | 1 | 1991–2026 |
| 613 | Sit DownJames | 28 | 9 | #8 | – | 1989–2025 |
| 614 | People Are StrangeEcho and the Bunnymen | 33 | 6 | #20 | – | 1987–2014 |
| 615 | Fix YouColdplay | 33 | 20 | #13 | – | 2005–2024 |
| 616 | Bound for the FloorLocal H | 35 | 12 | #32 | – | 1996–2023 |
| 617 | You Shook Me All Night LongAC/DC | 25 | 12 | #2 | – | 1980–2026 |
| 618 | I RanA Flock of Seagulls | 32 | 12 | #32 | – | 1988–2006 |
| 619 | Perfect SituationWeezer | 30 | 15 | #7 | – | 2005–2014 |
| 620 | Dead Leaves and the Dirty GroundThe White Stripes | 37 | 17 | #15 | – | 2001–2024 |
| 621 | Call MeBlondie | 41 | 16 | #39 | – | 1988–2026 |
| 622 | FaintLinkin Park | 25 | 14 | #1 | 1 | 2003–2011 |
| 623 | Renegades of FunkRage Against the Machine | 40 | 17 | #5 | – | 2000–2014 |
| 624 | Battle FlagLo Fidelity All-Stars | 38 | 14 | #3 | – | 1998–2014 |
| 625 | (Don't Go Back To) RockvilleR.E.M. | 29 | 5 | #37 | – | 1989–2020 |
| 626 | The FreshmenThe Verve Pipe | 29 | 11 | #6 | – | 1997–2014 |
| 627 | I Think I'm ParanoidGarbage | 32 | 11 | #10 | – | 1998–2014 |
| 628 | DumbNirvana | 38 | 13 | #17 | – | 1994–2023 |
| 629 | Brothers in ArmsDire Straits | 42 | 5 | #18 | – | 1988–2025 |
| 630 | RoamThe B-52's | 35 | 13 | #22 | – | 1989–2020 |
| 631 | Little ThingsBush | 35 | 13 | #16 | – | 1995–2014 |
| 632 | Sex On FireKings of Leon | 32 | 12 | #1 | 1 | 2008–2025 |
| 633 | Can't Get There From HereR.E.M. | 30 | 8 | #33 | – | 1985–2014 |
| 634 | Hey JealousyGin Blossoms | 32 | 14 | #6 | – | 1993–2025 |
| 635 | The Only One I KnowThe Charlatans | 32 | 13 | #6 | – | 1990–2006 |
| 636 | Hot! Hot! Hot!The Cure | 38 | 11 | #17 | – | 1987–2014 |
| 637 | A Message To You RudyThe Specials | 34 | 9 | #54 | – | 1988–2024 |
| 638 | Don't Stop BelievingJourney | 26 | 9 | #11 | – | 1991–2026 |
| 639 | Would I Lie To You?Eurythmics | 32 | 9 | #61 | – | 1985–2014 |
| 640 | Block Rockin' BeatsThe Chemical Brothers | 42 | 15 | #19 | – | 1997–2024 |
| 641 | Crazy MaryPearl Jam | 27 | 9 | #15 | – | 1993–2014 |
| 642 | Father of MineEverclear | 33 | 13 | #11 | – | 1998–2014 |
| 643 | Gotta Get AwayThe Offspring | 34 | 13 | #41 | – | 1994–2014 |
| 644 | Fight for Your Right to PartyBeastie Boys | 22 | 11 | #1 | 1 | 1987–2008 |
| 645 | Whiter Shade of PaleProcol Harum | 32 | 8 | #20 | – | 1987–2026 |
| 646 | CrazySeal | 36 | 11 | #6 | – | 1991–2023 |
| 647 | I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)The Proclaimers | 31 | 12 | #34 | – | 1989–2018 |
| 648 | Shiny Happy PeopleR.E.M. | 30 | 13 | #8 | – | 1991–2023 |
| 649 | An Honest MistakeThe Bravery | 27 | 15 | #3 | – | 2005–2014 |
| 650 | NameGoo Goo Dolls | 24 | 15 | #2 | – | 1995–2020 |
| 651 | CrucifyTori Amos | 30 | 11 | #34 | – | 1992–2024 |
| 652 | WomanWolfmother | 23 | 14 | #6 | – | 2004–2014 |
| 653 | China GirlDavid Bowie | 40 | 13 | #61 | – | 1983–2024 |
| 654 | Sweet Home AlabamaLynyrd Skynyrd | 25 | 8 | #23 | – | 1991–2026 |
| 655 | It's A Shame About RayThe Lemonheads | 30 | 12 | #18 | – | 1992–2023 |
| 656 | Synchronicity IIThe Police | 38 | 13 | #15 | – | 1983–2024 |
| 657 | War PigsBlack Sabbath | 32 | 7 | #17 | – | 1990–2026 |
| 658 | LandslideThe Smashing Pumpkins | 32 | 10 | #15 | – | 1994–2014 |
| 659 | DashboardModest Mouse | 29 | 14 | #3 | – | 2007–2025 |
| 660 | Ana NgThey Might Be Giants | 32 | 10 | #53 | – | 1988–2024 |
| 661 | Big TimePeter Gabriel | 31 | 8 | #16 | – | 1986–2014 |
| 662 | Sex (I'm a...)Berlin | 36 | 9 | #23 | – | 1982–2008 |
| 663 | Rain in the SummertimeThe Alarm | 36 | 10 | #19 | – | 1987–2014 |
| 664 | Big MeFoo Fighters | 32 | 13 | #14 | – | 1996–2023 |
| 665 | Suck My KissRed Hot Chili Peppers | 34 | 11 | #30 | – | 1991–2014 |
| 666 | The Emperor's New ClothesSinéad O'Connor | 29 | 10 | #12 | – | 1990–2023 |
| 667 | Two Hearts Beat As OneU2 | 40 | 12 | #19 | – | 1983–2021 |
| 668 | MinorityGreen Day | 28 | 16 | #6 | – | 2000–2014 |
| 669 | Blue OrchidThe White Stripes | 29 | 18 | #5 | – | 2005–2014 |
| 670 | Bohemian Like YouThe Dandy Warhols | 35 | 11 | #6 | – | 2000–2024 |
| 671 | Big Bang BabyStone Temple Pilots | 31 | 12 | #12 | – | 1996–2014 |
| 672 | A Letter to EliseThe Cure | 32 | 11 | #3 | – | 1992–2023 |
| 673 | SpecialGarbage | 30 | 11 | #11 | – | 1998–2023 |
| 674 | You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)Dead or Alive | 30 | 9 | #6 | – | 1985–2009 |
| 675 | TroubleColdplay | 28 | 11 | #1 | 1 | 2000–2024 |
| 676 | Born of FrustrationJames | 32 | 10 | #3 | – | 1992–2024 |
| 677 | TimePink Floyd | 25 | 10 | #45 | – | 1991–2026 |
| 678 | Bring Me to LifeEvanescence | 25 | 19 | #1 | 1 | 2002–2025 |
| 679 | Three Little BirdsBob Marley | 32 | 12 | #44 | – | 1994–2026 |
| 680 | AerialsSystem of a Down | 24 | 15 | #1 | 2 | 2001–2009 |
| 681 | This Is Radio ClashThe Clash | 26 | 8 | #59 | – | 1982–2019 |
| 682 | I Miss Youblink-182 | 31 | 18 | #10 | – | 2003–2024 |
| 683 | Sick of MyselfMatthew Sweet | 32 | 14 | #12 | – | 1995–2023 |
| 684 | One HeadlightThe Wallflowers | 36 | 14 | #7 | – | 1996–2023 |
| 685 | Smooth CriminalAlien Ant Farm | 30 | 14 | #4 | – | 2001–2021 |
| 686 | Ocean Breathes SaltyModest Mouse | 29 | 15 | #5 | – | 2004–2014 |
| 687 | (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding?Elvis Costello & the Attractions | 22 | 6 | #8 | – | 1989–2014 |
| 688 | Wait and BleedSlipknot | 29 | 9 | #13 | – | 2000–2026 |
| 689 | Snow (Hey Oh)Red Hot Chili Peppers | 32 | 14 | #6 | – | 2006–2024 |
| 690 | The WayFastball | 29 | 12 | #6 | – | 1998–2023 |
| 691 | Dear PrudenceSiouxsie and the Banshees | 33 | 9 | #20 | – | 1983–2014 |
| 692 | Love SpreadsThe Stone Roses | 26 | 11 | #28 | – | 1994–2025 |
| 693 | IronicAlanis Morissette | 29 | 14 | #20 | – | 1995–2023 |
| 694 | L.A. WomanThe Doors | 24 | 8 | #14 | – | 1989–2026 |
| 695 | SheGreen Day | 31 | 13 | #21 | – | 1995–2023 |
| 696 | HitThe Sugarcubes | 35 | 11 | #3 | – | 1992–2014 |
| 697 | Ch-Check It OutBeastie Boys | 27 | 17 | #6 | – | 2004–2014 |
| 698 | HellSquirrel Nut Zippers | 32 | 11 | #10 | – | 1997–2023 |
| 699 | In My PlaceColdplay | 38 | 19 | #2 | – | 2002–2014 |
| 700 | Be YourselfAudioslave | 27 | 18 | #4 | – | 2005–2014 |