“Hum's imprint on pop culture is limited to "Stars", a minor alt-rock hit from 1995. They were marketed as post-Pumpkins, but in light Foo Fighters' "Everlong", Deftones' "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" and 90% of Jimmy Eat World's pre-Bleed American material, Hum's combination of vertiginous alt-gaze and gooey lyricism was years ahead of its time. They've become an increasingly common influence fo”