Most Underrated/Overrated Artists

Violent & Funky · 01-11-2011, 06:11 PM

I went on a DL spree and forgot about them. Sowwy, guys...

Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra · 01-12-2011, 03:02 PM

Underrated: Bill Laswell. The man's contributions to music are monumental. I seriously would go into saying he may be one of the most important figures in music of all time but is very much hidden beneath the surface.

http://www.silent-watcher.net/billla...icalindex.html

Sodomy4Hire · 01-13-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Skaligojurah

Underrated: Bill Laswell. The man's contributions to music are monumental. I seriously would go into saying he may be one of the most important figures in music of all time but is very much hidden beneath the surface.

God, yes! I was shocked to find out how under-appreciated his releases are, even his work with Material gets no respect. He's a brilliant musician and a true original.

Screen13 · 01-14-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sodomy4Hire

God, yes! I was shocked to find out how under-appreciated his releases are, even his work with Material gets no respect. He's a brilliant musician and a true original.

Have to echo these words.

Also Under-Rated:

Rob Tyner - A very soulful singer for The MC5. All he had to do was scream, and you knew what side you were on with the music. You did not need JC Crawford's preaching or Sinclair's Manifesto, all you needed was to hear the immortal words screamed by the only one who can with full meaning. "Let me be who I am, and let me Kick Out the Jams!" - often covered, but without having the full effect of how Rob Tyner sang them.

ChicaBoom · 01-14-2011, 01:40 PM

wolfgang gartner - under rated

Thom Yorke · 01-22-2011, 03:19 AM

Underrated - The Zombies, T. Rex, Pixies, Blur, Primal Scream

Overrated - The Rolling Stones, Nirvana, Coldplay

downwardspiral · 01-22-2011, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by thom yorke

underrated - pixies

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s_k · 01-22-2011, 10:00 AM

Overrated; Everything that came after the first coldplay album

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I wonder were the talent they had at that point went.
The rest is overrated.

Massively overrated: Adele.

TockTockTock · 01-22-2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Screen13

Have to echo these words.

Also Under-Rated:

Rob Tyner - A very soulful singer for The MC5. All he had to do was scream, and you knew what side you were on with the music. You did not need JC Crawford's preaching or Sinclair's Manifesto, all you needed was to hear the immortal words screamed by the only one who can with full meaning. "Let me be who I am, and let me Kick Out the Jams!" - often covered, but without having the full effect of how Rob Tyner sang them.

He's one of my favorite male singers. He's just bloody amazing and unique.

blackboab · 01-22-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JayJamJah

Not just in terms of critical acclaim, but popularity too. Which band that you listen to is too good not to have a place in music history and who's place should they take.

Overrated: U2, Bruce Springsteen, Prince
Underrated: Elvis Costello, 311, Blues Traveler

how can you say prince is overrated ?...even if you dont like his music...his musical talent and brilliance on every instrument make him underrated if anything....robert plant...eric clapton and many many others in the music world think prince is a genius...and these guys really should know what they are talking about...u2...well they are a good band but they have went on a bit too long i feel....springsteen....dont think he is really overrated that much...he is an important figure in americian music and has released some great albums....so maybe u2 are a bit overrated now but not prince and brucie...

01-11-2011, 06:11 PM	#411 (permalink)
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01-22-2011, 10:00 AM	#418 (permalink)
s_k Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,206	Overrated; Everything that came after the first coldplay album . I wonder were the talent they had at that point went. The rest is overrated. Massively overrated: Adele. __________________ Click here to see my collection

01-12-2011, 03:02 PM	#412 (permalink)
Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra \/ GOD Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nowhere... Posts: 2,179	Underrated: Bill Laswell. The man's contributions to music are monumental. I seriously would go into saying he may be one of the most important figures in music of all time but is very much hidden beneath the surface. http://www.silent-watcher.net/billla...icalindex.html

01-14-2011, 01:40 PM	#415 (permalink)
ChicaBoom Groupie Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1	wolfgang gartner - under rated

01-22-2011, 03:19 AM	#416 (permalink)
Thom Yorke Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,848	Underrated - The Zombies, T. Rex, Pixies, Blur, Primal Scream Overrated - The Rolling Stones, Nirvana, Coldplay