* Style features and general details: This is a sub-genre of rock that emerged during the mid-1980s in the American state of Washington, particularly in the Seattle area. It is sometimes referred to as the ‘Settle sound.’ It is inspired by hardcore punk and heavy metal. Grunge is generally characterized by heavily electric guitars, contrasting song dynamics, ‘growling’ vocals and uninterested or worry-filled lyrics. This type of song is generally characterized by a guitar sound that uses a high level of distortion, blur and feedback effects.