Most Underrated/Overrated Artists (country, jazz, metal, rock, single)

Night_Lamp · 10-22-2007, 06:04 AM

OVERRATED:

U2 - Edge's use of delay was groundbreaking, but other than that, boring. Anyone remember when U2 used to make music? Before they became Bozo's, (Errr, I mean Bono) political voice.

The White Stripes- Given them a fair chance and, hate em. Really simple garage rock. Sounds like a couple of teenager's first band.

Here in Canada: The Tragically Hip- A good bar band with a singer who writes great poetry, but couldn't sing his way out of a wet paper bag.

UNDERRATED:

Nick Drake- He is just now started to gain a small audience. He was a very talented guy as a songwritter, and his guitar playing and voice are districtive. I do, however agree with the post in the "Unpopular opinions" thread that his guitar seems to be usually out of tune.

The Decemberists- These forums are the only place I've ever seen anyone who liked them. (Or heard of them) Maybe it's regional? Great band, lots of Tull influence. I love "Yankee Bayonet".

Dr_Rez · 10-22-2007, 06:23 AM

No, the Decembrists are prety big everywhere.

ps. iim seeing them this wionter

Mookie Wilson · 10-22-2007, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Crowquill

Overrated: ...Sufjan Stevens, Arctic Monkeys
Underrated: Nick Drake

agree

i'll add: overrated - dream theatre :P
underrated - rufus wainwright

Quote:

Originally Posted by Night_Lamp

OVERRATED:

The White Stripes- Given them a fair chance and, hate em. Really simple garage rock. Sounds like a couple of teenager's first band.

Here in Canada: The Tragically Hip- A good bar band with a singer who writes great poetry, but couldn't sing his way out of a wet paper bag.
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i'm a huge Hip fan but i'll agree with you that they are probably overrated in Canada, though they're probably underrated everywhere else. ya i hear Downie get a lot of slack for his vocal ability, and you said it, he's more of a lyrics guy with an ok voice. doesn't stop him from wailing live tho. i think they're much more than a bar band and it's frustrating that so many ppl only see them as that, they've evolved a lot since New Orleans Is Sinking. In Voilet Light, In Between Evolution, and World Container are all fairly new decent offerings which aren't just bar songs at all. when bands in the same sort of era as the Hip, like Pearl Jam, RCHP, and Smashing Pumpkins have gone to CRAP, the Hip can still crank out a pretty damn good album by today's popular music standards

Night_Lamp · 10-22-2007, 08:50 AM

Okay, since we've Canuck-highjacked this thread for a sec-

UNDERRATED: The Rheostatics. I can't say enough about how great a band they are. Favorites of the Hip as well. I've seen them live more than 20 times and they never bore. Seen the 'Fall Nationals' (Their week as the house-band stint at the Horseshoe in Toronto every year) A band with many sides who raock hard, trip out, and even made a children's album. They also were commisioned by the NFB (National Film Board) to record a soundtrack to a film about the Group of Seven.

The Hip have written some amazing stuff like 'Nautical disaster', and 'Vaccination scar' that I really like. But to me, the gems are few and far between. I totally respect anyone else's tastes though. It's your right.

As to the Decemberists, I've never heard them on rock radio in Ontario.
That, of course, is no statement of popularity.

gb550 · 10-22-2007, 03:23 PM

Martin Barre's guitar playing with Jethro Tull was underrated, he deserves more cred

ihateguitarists · 10-23-2007, 10:36 AM

I think that in the United State Belle & Sebastian are grossly underrated.

dc9306 · 10-24-2007, 05:42 AM

I think Nirvana is overrated. They are good but depressed kids just think that Cobain's music meant more after he killed himself. James Morrison is underrated in the states.

=ladyface= · 10-25-2007, 05:18 AM

I didn't know James Morrison had gone over there. Whoa. Has Paolo Nutini given it a go as well?

TheBig3 · 10-31-2007, 04:52 PM

You know, I think the deftones are underrated. They tend to get crap for being one of those nu-metal ****e bands but they have subtle influences from the strangest places and they utilize "atmosphere" relativly well (as I saw it on Saturday Night Wrist.) Hole in the Earth was one of the better singles to emerge from this year in my opinion.

And I honestly can't say enough good things about their drummer. I am not educated enough to say how well he plays, but he's one of a few drummers that add something to a song besides a simple beat upon which to accent the 2/4 beat.

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Originally Posted by =ladyface=

I didn't know James Morrison had gone over there. Whoa. Has Paolo Nutini given it a go as well?

Yes, but don't go by word. I may be wrong but I'm under the impression we have more vanguard stations here than most in the country. Paolo is good, despite what I'd like to say although new shoes was abhorent.

TheBig3 · 10-31-2007, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Night_Lamp

OVERRATED:

The White Stripes- Given them a fair chance and, hate em. Really simple garage rock. Sounds like a couple of teenager's first band.

Pfff, you'll see no mercy from me on this one.

For reasons beyond my explination, everyone who focuses on their "simplicity" has an undying and godless amount of hatred for them, and despite what justice would dictate, there are quite a few of you.

I personally blame it on that teenage growth period where you learn that certain songs require more skill than others and, given how we rate everything else, if one song is harder to play than the other, it must be better.

The White Stripes did more to save modern music from the Nirvana-laden doldrums than we realize and so if you're claiming to like anyone with a modicom or artistic integrity, you should thank the White Stripes for even hearing about them. They single handedly rustled up the fallow earth and made scenes across the country ripe for adventourousness (sp?) again.

10-22-2007, 06:04 AM	#41 (permalink)
Night_Lamp Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hooterville (SW Ont.) Posts: 105	OVERRATED: U2 - Edge's use of delay was groundbreaking, but other than that, boring. Anyone remember when U2 used to make music? Before they became Bozo's, (Errr, I mean Bono) political voice. The White Stripes- Given them a fair chance and, hate em. Really simple garage rock. Sounds like a couple of teenager's first band. Here in Canada: The Tragically Hip- A good bar band with a singer who writes great poetry, but couldn't sing his way out of a wet paper bag. UNDERRATED: Nick Drake- He is just now started to gain a small audience. He was a very talented guy as a songwritter, and his guitar playing and voice are districtive. I do, however agree with the post in the "Unpopular opinions" thread that his guitar seems to be usually out of tune. The Decemberists- These forums are the only place I've ever seen anyone who liked them. (Or heard of them) Maybe it's regional? Great band, lots of Tull influence. I love "Yankee Bayonet". __________________ LP'S/CDS - TUBES - HEADPHONES

10-22-2007, 06:23 AM	#42 (permalink)
Dr_Rez Registered Jimmy Rustler Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,360	No, the Decembrists are prety big everywhere. ps. iim seeing them this wionter __________________ Best chance of losing virginity is in prison crew Always Checks Credentials Crew nba > nfl crew Shave one of my legs to pretend its a girl in my bed crew

10-22-2007, 08:50 AM	#44 (permalink)
Night_Lamp Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hooterville (SW Ont.) Posts: 105	Okay, since we've Canuck-highjacked this thread for a sec- UNDERRATED: The Rheostatics. I can't say enough about how great a band they are. Favorites of the Hip as well. I've seen them live more than 20 times and they never bore. Seen the 'Fall Nationals' (Their week as the house-band stint at the Horseshoe in Toronto every year) A band with many sides who raock hard, trip out, and even made a children's album. They also were commisioned by the NFB (National Film Board) to record a soundtrack to a film about the Group of Seven. The Hip have written some amazing stuff like 'Nautical disaster', and 'Vaccination scar' that I really like. But to me, the gems are few and far between. I totally respect anyone else's tastes though. It's your right. As to the Decemberists, I've never heard them on rock radio in Ontario. That, of course, is no statement of popularity. __________________ LP'S/CDS - TUBES - HEADPHONES Last edited by Night_Lamp; 10-22-2007 at 09:01 AM.

10-22-2007, 03:23 PM	#45 (permalink)
gb550 Groupie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 16	Martin Barre's guitar playing with Jethro Tull was underrated, he deserves more cred

10-23-2007, 10:36 AM	#46 (permalink)
ihateguitarists Groupie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 8	I think that in the United State Belle & Sebastian are grossly underrated.

10-24-2007, 05:42 AM	#47 (permalink)
dc9306 Groupie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3	I think Nirvana is overrated. They are good but depressed kids just think that Cobain's music meant more after he killed himself. James Morrison is underrated in the states.

10-25-2007, 05:18 AM	#48 (permalink)
=ladyface= Sounds Like Disco Tetris Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 346	I didn't know James Morrison had gone over there. Whoa. Has Paolo Nutini given it a go as well?