Most underrated bands ever?

almauro · 04-21-2009, 09:58 AM

Free, best know for "All Right Now" was second only to Cream in producing some of the finest blues rock which high-lighted the eternal battle between the sexes. Often menacing, Free songs often stalked women like hunters, only to have their hearts broken and spirit paralyzed. They reveled in the high-stakes serious drama that occurs between lovers. Free's music was hard, spartan and immaculately performed by a young and soon to be legendary vocalist in Paul Rodgers, and the melodically gifted guitarist Paul Kossof. Rodgers was at the top of his prowess during his stint with Free, demonstrating the smooth soulful range of Stevie Wonder with a far more grittier harshness that made their hard driving blues rockers more menacing. Paul Kossof's technique was a combination of stinging sustains and economical restraint, lending more impact to Free's type of stripped down minimal blues.

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Comus · 04-21-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by boo boo

Too many prog bands to count, but one that comes to mind right now.

The Strawbs

They're a prog folk group. One of the defining bands of the genre, with a very country guitar sound.

And yeah that's Rick Wakeman on the left, he was in the band before joining Yes.

The Stawbs are absolutely amazing, they have such a lush brilliant sound.

MASSIVELY agree.

holynapkin · 04-21-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by lucifer_sam

from all the bands to come out of Seattle, Screaming Trees are incredibly underrated. Lanegan's collaborated with plenty of other artists over the years (including Cobain & AIC as well as QOTSA, among others) and had a pretty successful solo career too, but the Trees really don't get much respect. and it's true, they've been responsible for their fair share of shit (Sweet Oblivion was TERRIBLE) but Dust was one of the best records to come out of the nineties.

i think the Connor brothers went on to other stuff as well, one of 'em replaced Lou Barlow for a bit in DJR and i'm sure they've done other stuff as well, they were very talented.

I love Lanegan's mellow, chill voice. It can really calm you down provided you're listening to one of their better songs, heh.

Violent & Funky · 04-22-2009, 12:35 AM

Yummy. They don't receive much recognition around the internet, although you can find their album on iTunes. The trio has a creative blend of funk, rock, and hip hop. Their lead singer has a unique voice and is a great bass player.

You can check out their stuff on their myspace:
yummy on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads

IWP · 04-22-2009, 11:59 AM

Toto. They have some pretty awesome songs, and I'm not just talking about Hold The Line either.

boo boo · 04-23-2009, 02:48 AM

I don't like Toto but I will say Steve Lukather is an excellent guitarist, he's done session work for Michael Jackson and a lot of other artists, he was the guy who did the riff to Beat It.

333 · 04-23-2009, 12:45 PM

It's gotta be Grails for me.

Raust · 04-25-2009, 09:56 PM

This is matter of opinion, but I think Sleep is one of the best heavy metal bands and they've hardly gotten any attention. I really enjoy there music.

[Paranoid.Android] · 04-25-2009, 10:30 PM

I definitely agree with Toadies - they were one of those grunge bands that kind of got thrown to the wayside when Nirvana and Pearl Jam hit it big, sad to say.

Another I'd say would be Metro Station.

Automatic Slim · 04-26-2009, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Raust

This is matter of opinion, but I think Sleep is one of the best heavy metal bands and they've hardly gotten any attention. I really enjoy there music.

Sleep is legendary in stoner metal circles, but certainly not the maintstream. And for the life of me, I can't see why High On Fire (also by Matt Pike) isn't one of the biggest names in metal.

04-21-2009, 09:58 AM	#331 (permalink)
almauro Way Out There Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 850	Free, best know for "All Right Now" was second only to Cream in producing some of the finest blues rock which high-lighted the eternal battle between the sexes. Often menacing, Free songs often stalked women like hunters, only to have their hearts broken and spirit paralyzed. They reveled in the high-stakes serious drama that occurs between lovers. Free's music was hard, spartan and immaculately performed by a young and soon to be legendary vocalist in Paul Rodgers, and the melodically gifted guitarist Paul Kossof. Rodgers was at the top of his prowess during his stint with Free, demonstrating the smooth soulful range of Stevie Wonder with a far more grittier harshness that made their hard driving blues rockers more menacing. Paul Kossof's technique was a combination of stinging sustains and economical restraint, lending more impact to Free's type of stripped down minimal blues. Recommended Tons of Sobs Fire and Water Molten Gold:Anthology __________________ rock n music blog Last edited by almauro; 04-21-2009 at 07:54 PM.

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[Paranoid.Android] YOU GET NOTHING! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The heart of the Sun. Posts: 76	I definitely agree with Toadies - they were one of those grunge bands that kind of got thrown to the wayside when Nirvana and Pearl Jam hit it big, sad to say. Another I'd say would be Metro Station. __________________ I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human with the soul of a clown which always forces me to blow it at the most important moments.

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Violent & Funky FUNky Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 2,482	Yummy. They don't receive much recognition around the internet, although you can find their album on iTunes. The trio has a creative blend of funk, rock, and hip hop. Their lead singer has a unique voice and is a great bass player. You can check out their stuff on their myspace: yummy on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads

04-22-2009, 11:59 AM	#335 (permalink)
IWP A S T H E T I C Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 532	Toto. They have some pretty awesome songs, and I'm not just talking about Hold The Line either.

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333 Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 965	It's gotta be Grails for me.

04-25-2009, 09:56 PM	#338 (permalink)
Raust Music Addict Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,411	This is matter of opinion, but I think Sleep is one of the best heavy metal bands and they've hardly gotten any attention. I really enjoy there music.