Q: Is a alternative rock a broad umbrella term consisting of music that differs greatly in terms of its sound? ¶
A: Yes, and its social context, and its regional roots.
Q: Was an alternative rock distinguished from that of the United States early on by a more pop-oriented focus and a lyrical emphasis on specifically British concerns? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is an alternative rock the transgressive nature of the lyrics? ¶
A: Yes.