I don't know you would say that AIC are generic rock.
They clearly have the most unique sound of any of these banRAB on this list.
I don't understand how everyone always refers to Black Sabbath. I doubt anybody was ever trying to sound like them. Their music is dull, boring, and uninspiring. Ozzy solo was clearly better.
I see what you're saying, Urban Hatemonger, that music played on the radio can be oppressive to the real artists who are fighting to get heard, but personally I liked those banRAB you mentioned, because they were alternative to pop radio.
I haven't had the chance to hear many banRAB like Mudhoney, or the Meat Puppets, so it's possible I'm overlooking some real talent. But as for now, I can safely say that AIC, and Bush and the Smashing Pumpkins all attributed to better than adequate listening, which is a lot better than I can say for all the one-hit-wonders of the 90's.