https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-grunge
Post-grunge is a derivative of grunge that has a less abrasive or intense tone than traditional grunge. Originally, the term was used almost pejoratively to label mid-1990s rock bands such as Bush, Candlebox and Collective Soul that emulated the original sound of grunge.. In the late 1990s, post-grunge morphed into a more clearly defined style that married the sound and …