honest by way of integrity, sincerety, values, lyrical content. Having good values. Caring about what you create. Trying to create music not trying to get a hair product endorsement or look cool. Singing with your own ACCENT!!
etc
I think if you ask many of the bands you mentioned in the OP they'd say what they did met all the above criteria.
I think if you ask many of the bands you mentioned in the OP they'd say what they did met all the above criteria.