Most underrated bands ever?

John Henry Hymns · 12-29-2009, 04:49 PM

Pentagram.

Now, I'm sure everyone knows them. Thats not why they're underrated in my opinion. Look at it like this though, the band was formed in 1971, released demos from 72-79 all of witch were metal releases so to speak. When people talk about starting metal bands, Pentagram is rarely mentioned even though they were around very early in the scene. So not that Pentagram is unknown, just not given enough credit.

BTown · 12-31-2009, 04:52 PM

I'm gonna add on Hum, Green River, Screeching Weasel, and The Teen Idles.

Peewaka · 12-31-2009, 08:38 PM

Keane are possibly the most underrated band ever.

Spring Hall Convert · 12-31-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bulldog

A few times, and rightfully so. The amount of people who don't know who they are in the big wide offline world is astonishing. Funnily enough, everyone I introduce them to goes on to absolutely love them, which says a lot really.

Indeed, it was "Generals and Majors" that did it for me. You could really play any XTC song and hook someone, they are ridiculously catchy.

scottsy · 01-01-2010, 10:14 AM

I have to agree with the the notion that XTC are underrated.... they definitely have some incredibly awesome music, but in the wider community at large, they are definitely not as well known as they should be!

duga · 01-01-2010, 04:07 PM

it is a tragedy these guys didn't get more recognition...truly beautiful music:

simplephysics · 01-01-2010, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Peewaka

Keane are possibly the most underrated band ever.

Maybe because there isn't much to rate in the first place.

khfreek · 01-02-2010, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Peewaka

Keane are possibly the most underrated band ever.

what a great first post

SATCHMO · 01-02-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by duga

it is a tragedy these guys didn't get more recognition...truly beautiful music:

Definitely a band that has been overshadowed in the world of dreampop/shoegaze, yet they're legends all the same.

Zer0 · 01-02-2010, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by duga

it is a tragedy these guys didn't get more recognition...truly beautiful music:

I couldn't agree more, i love Slowdive. Souvlaki is a really beautiful, magical album

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scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	I have to agree with the the notion that XTC are underrated.... they definitely have some incredibly awesome music, but in the wider community at large, they are definitely not as well known as they should be! __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

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John Henry Hymns Groupie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 21	Pentagram. Now, I'm sure everyone knows them. Thats not why they're underrated in my opinion. Look at it like this though, the band was formed in 1971, released demos from 72-79 all of witch were metal releases so to speak. When people talk about starting metal bands, Pentagram is rarely mentioned even though they were around very early in the scene. So not that Pentagram is unknown, just not given enough credit.

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Peewaka Groupie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wirral Posts: 1	Keane are possibly the most underrated band ever.

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duga MB quadrant's JM Vincent Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 3,762	it is a tragedy these guys didn't get more recognition...truly beautiful music: