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Started by opal_mantra (Holly) in Other Bands & Artists

Weezer, tsunami bomb, Jesse james, the unleaded…

anyone got any other bands they think are sorely underrated..

therapy? are a given…
they haven’t had the exposure and adulation they deserve..
at least the faithful on here know their brilliance

Posted on Thu, 4 October 2007 at 22:18

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Dusty (Chris Davies) wrote:

I’ve said it before and I’ll surely say it again… The Wildhearts

Down quite underated but not for much longer they surely are gonna be the next big thing in metal ?

Weezer yes very underated , great band and i’m very happy there gonna release a new album next year.

Also, Tyla & The Dogs D’Amour , Social Distortion , Turbonegro , Supersuckers … the list goes on.

Posted on Fri, 5 October 2007 at 00:53

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Charlie wrote:

The Presicdents of the United States of America.

Great songs and great live. Three great albums so far.

Posted on Fri, 5 October 2007 at 01:13

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Cuchulain wrote:

How on earth are Weezer underrated ? They had their hits in the top 40 and had all the kids jumping around to them on the big festivals.
Overrated more like , although that destroy my sweater song was great when put into practice…

There’s some real underrated bands that are way better than anything mainstream nowadays but don’t make it because they don’t have a big commercial record company behind them.
There’s a band in Dublin called Still Life who can play anything anywhere but stick to their own written stuff and the odd Maiden or Motorhead cover. Too bad they don’t get any airtime because all the stations are too busy with another shitty boyband Louis Walsh threw at them, probably raping another 70’s classic , or plugging U2s The Joshua Tree again and again as the best thing since sliced bread.

If ever in the money , first thing I’ll do is an Irish T? gig with a Still Life support slot. Things would never be the same again ! :)

Posted on Fri, 5 October 2007 at 02:05

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gentz wrote:

speaking of The Wildhearts, does anyone think “the new flesh” sounds a tad 2 much like Billy Joels “we didnt start the fire”

Posted on Fri, 5 October 2007 at 02:24

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deadsetgav wrote:

Yourcodenameis:milo (sadly split up)
The 80’s Matchbox B-Line Disaster
Oceansize
Winnebago Deal
…And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead

Posted on Fri, 5 October 2007 at 07:20

#6

(FIN) King Alcohol (Sami) wrote:

Vast. Nude album is awesome.
High On Fire.

Posted on Fri, 5 October 2007 at 08:01

#7

Dusty (Chris Davies) wrote:

@Gav , 80s matchbox are ace. Really liking the new single In The Garden

Posted on Fri, 5 October 2007 at 12:08

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fatboy wrote:

I really like the new Down album, and that’s not because Phil was in Pantera or anything, which in my book has stopped them being bigger in my book.

Posted on Fri, 5 October 2007 at 12:43

#9

deadsetgav wrote:

Dusty wrote:

@Gav , 80s matchbox are ace. Really liking the new single In The Garden

Yeah - I cant imagine why they dont have a bigger following… seems like the kids these days only seem to care if the band is american!

Posted on Fri, 5 October 2007 at 12:54 in reply to an earlier post

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Charlie wrote:

^ ^ Or if the NME tells them to :D ” The Bibs / The Gates / The Pens / The Satchels / The Mats / The Shirts / The Bulbs…( repat ad nauseam ) are the greatest band in the world !! ”

:rolleyes:

Posted on Fri, 5 October 2007 at 15:44

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Charlie wrote:

fatboy wrote:

I really like the new Down album, and that’s not because Phil was in Pantera or anything, which in my book has stopped them being bigger in my book.

Tell usmore abut this book of which you speak :D

Posted on Fri, 5 October 2007 at 15:49 in reply to an earlier post

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Dennis wrote:

I mentioned this elsewhere, but I think Madness are underrated. Some surprisingly dark and sombre lyrics in amongst all that “Nutty Boys” imagery.

Posted on Mon, 8 October 2007 at 10:48

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Dennis wrote:

OH OH OH! Another one: Motorhead!

“Ace of Spades this, Ace of Spades that, blah de blah de fuckin BLAH!”

Album after album of quality hard rock, some great guitarists over the years and some very smart lyrics, yet all anyone says is “ACE OF SPADES!!!! ACE OF SPADES!!!!” :rolleyes:

Great song, yeah , but…FUCK. RIGHT. OFF!

Also Echo and the Bunnymen, spesh the “post-reunion” albums, great quality songs, honey-soaked vocals and sunglasses whatever the weather.

Posted on Mon, 8 October 2007 at 10:54

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opal_mantra (Holly) wrote:

down..i couldn’t agree more..completly underrated..
fucking awesome..
Madness..again..i completly agree..they are superb…not really happy with suggs doing an advert for peas..but hey..
what ever floats his boat i guess..

Posted on Mon, 8 October 2007 at 11:41

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buffalo-boy wrote:

Oh God - there’s millions! See if you remember any of these who were underrated at the time and eventually split (or fell off the radar):
Radiator, Ruby Cruiser, Llama Farmers, Cyclefly, King’s X, Extol, Mew (still up and coming in this country full of indie retards), 3 Colours red, etc.

Totally agree about Motorhead - songs like Burner, I Am The sword, Sacrifice, Out Of The Sun, Bad RTeligion etc piss over Ace of Spades! Lemmy forever!

Posted on Mon, 8 October 2007 at 13:49

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Dusty (Chris Davies) wrote:

Speaking of Motorhead who I totally agree on being underated . The song Don’t Let Daddy Kiss Me ?????? My word , I think I read somewhere that its one of Lemmy’s favourites. Bit of an evil song. Typically on the album entitled BASTARDS.

Posted on Mon, 8 October 2007 at 15:46

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Rob_a (Rob Alderman) wrote:

(FIN) King Alcohol wrote:

Vast. Nude album is awesome.
High On Fire.

My mate showed me VAST, they are pretty cool.

Posted on Mon, 8 October 2007 at 16:28 in reply to an earlier post

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opal_mantra (Holly) wrote:

Clutch..
I love them…

they never got the chance,,,fucking shame!!

Posted on Mon, 8 October 2007 at 17:27

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buffalo-boy wrote:

Thats just reminded me… when i was in the second stage tent at Download 2 years ago I saw both Clutch AND MOtorhead one after the other and they both pissed over whoever was on the main stage (I think it was Deftones at the time, whom I think are crap!). Amazing day. I then proceeded to try and sell my girlfriend then got mad when some dudes wanted to buy her!

Posted on Tue, 9 October 2007 at 07:37

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Divers (Simon) wrote:

I think the Melvins are very underrated… they seem to be name checked quite a bit as influencial and there out put bar a few unlistenable ones is of such a high standard. All the members are very very good at there instruments and they push themselves and don’t stagnate by trying new things. Also live they are one of the best and loudest bands out there. I have a lot of respect for them.

The Descendents are another that i feel have been overlooked at times… they came from the hardcore scene but went more for a melodic style which has been ripped off along with other bands from that period and can still play better and have more balls then any band that is trying to sound like them now a days.

Posted on Wed, 10 October 2007 at 01:32

#21

Charlie wrote:

I’m not huge on Deftones - except that ” My Own Summer ” - great riff.

Posted on Wed, 10 October 2007 at 17:35

#22

Gimme Back My Brainsaw (Mike Hunt) wrote:

The Yo Yo’s

Dokken

Tigertailz

etc

Posted on Wed, 10 October 2007 at 17:53

#23

Taunty Dan wrote:

fatboy wrote:

I really like the new Down album, and that’s not because Phil was in Pantera or anything, which in my book has stopped them being bigger in my book.

????

Anyhoo, underrated bands: Tad, Sebadoh, Solo Jim Bob (completely ignored since CUSM), Helmet…Mudhoney…Oh, DEFINITELY Rocket from the Crypt. Erm…solo Frank Black…

Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 17:42 in reply to an earlier post

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Soulhunter (Jelle Geens) wrote:

I think the ‘problem’ with most underrated bands simply is that they don’t sell themselves to commercial stuff and all that… So much for the ten year plan ;)

Yeah I think FLC is a bit underrated, seeing how awesome they’re live and how they could be more famous considering they’re from the big apple. I’m sure there are others, but I can’t think of them right now :-/

Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 20:50

#25

Divers (Simon) wrote:

Taunty Dan wrote:

????
DEFINITELY Rocket from the Crypt.

Mate i couldn’t agree with you more… they were such a great band and did everything by their own rules and the shear amount of material that they released the quality never dipped… i was quite sad when they called it quits.

Posted on Sat, 13 October 2007 at 01:09 in reply to an earlier post

#26

Squally wrote:

Most Belgian bands are underrated. Most of them are big in Belgium but it seems difficult for such a small country to mean something in the rest of the world. Some bands like T.C. Matic, Front 242, dEUS and K’s Choice had luck in some countries. Bands like Red Zebra, Admiral Freebee and Das Pop are great but it doesn’t seem to work abroad.

Posted on Sat, 13 October 2007 at 10:24

#27

(FIN) King Alcohol (Sami) wrote:

White Pony is the best thing Deftones ever have made. Of course I had the debut and the follower too. But White Pony exploded my mind.

Posted on Sat, 13 October 2007 at 16:29

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Soulhunter (Jelle Geens) wrote:

Squally wrote:

Most Belgian bands are underrated. Bands like [..] Admiral Freebee.

I have all Admiral Freebee CD’s and I think they’re good to but I think they would’ve had more success if they had made a better mix of rock and calm songs instead of only calm songs (latest CD had good songs but way too many calm songs).

Posted on Sun, 14 October 2007 at 20:40 in reply to an earlier post

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