Playlist of Reference: Alt Rock

The next installment of our Playlist of Reference series turns up the volume. “Alt Rock” is a collection of bangers curated by our man Stefanos. As is the tradition, let’s get the story behind the curation:
When did you start listening to Alt Rock?
I was a rock fan since the 70’s . When I was a student in Glasgow, Scotland in the late 70’s and early 80’s I used to listen to BBC Radio 1 and the famous DJ John Peel who had his program every night.
Peel played many of the new groups who sent him their demo tapes. He gave them airplay and made them known.
I loved groups such as Echo and the Bunnymen, Joy Division, Siouxsee and the Banshees, The Cure, Cocteau Twins, etc…
Did you ever have a moment when you felt like Alt Rock started speaking to you?
Yes. Echo and the Bunnymen and Siouxsee and the Banshees really impressed me.
What are some example situations when you would listen to this playlist yourself?
On a long haul flight to a holiday destination.
When feeling a bit out of energy and needing a recharge.
Concentrating on the music on a good stereo. listening in the dark.
To make me optimistic and put me into a fighting mood.
If you had to choose just one track from this playlist, which one would be your favorite?