After reading through the topic on overrated bands, I thought it would be a good idea to create a similar thread for bands that don't get the recognition they deserve. Hopefully this thread will help you find some new styles of music and help out some lesser known bands.

 

 

Some of my favorite bands don't have the amount of fans they deserve. First is Oceansize: I'm sure that some of you know my obsession with this band, in fact my signature is a picture of the singer and my profile picture is the album cover for their 2nd album. Anyway, they make some really good music:

 

[hide]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8CZNX-uuhI

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWfBUMipul8&feature=related

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8OzPvNrzP4&feature=related

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAc5JCKfgZ0&feature=related

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Another band I would like to talk about is Modwheelmood. When Alessandro Cortini left Nine Inch Nails, he formed MWM, and produces some really simple, catchy electronic music. This is some of the best stuff I have heard in my life, and I'm really glad that I found them.

 

[hide]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWJbpCEQNrc

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o41rgQeY7Xo&feature=related

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kk6T8W4yV1Y&feature=related

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eChtxpjxgVw&feature=related

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My last band is Failure. In the early 1990s they made some really great music that was years ahead of their time. Had their music been released today, it could easily reach the top 20, but as for now they are mostly covered up by other bands from the era, such as Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, and Pearl Jam.

 

[hide]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cxv8TCcNBQ

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJX6ipZMqOc&feature=related

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alNQ84K3y5Y&feature=related

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cntLoJ8nCs&feature=related

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llxvuf_X_us&feature=related

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Now it's your turn, what bands/artists do you think are underrated?

Anberlin

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkCQck0D0qg

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNsacjwX3Ic

i know its not underrated as a whole(i even think its rated as one of the best bands in history), but i got to say Pink Floyd. They're just recognized for Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall an Wish you where here(and not that much by the last). They have another 11 completely awesome CDs that i hear nobody talk about.

 

And that brings me to another guy, the original guitar player and lead singer of Pink Floyd, Syd Barret. He has 3(or 4, lol, i dont really know a lot of him) CDs that are mind blowing.

Just though i had to put that here.

 

EDIT: Forgot to add Tom Waits(Scarlett Johansson did a cover CD with his songs and some people believe that she made them) and Micah Hinson. These 2 have awesome music, my father showed them to me and i love them, he says they sing with "nostalgic happiness".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMjiLj7XS98

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js7JVXBH_tQ

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKDaVTxljO8&feature=related

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh2cG7ZGOVc

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyTAZgmFpgs

 

That'll do.

just clarification, does 'underrated' = 'unheard of / not too widely known'? i only ask because i was under the impression that underrated would be bands that many people know exist but don't get enough credit for their music or their music isn't appreciated enough despite being widely known

 

if we're talking stricty underrated (and not 'unheard of'), then first one that comes to MY mind is Anti-Flag (up until For Blood and Empire, which was before they sold out)

just clarification, does 'underrated' = 'unheard of / not too widely known'? i only ask because i was under the impression that underrated would be bands that many people know exist but don't get enough credit for their music or their music isn't appreciated enough despite being widely known

 

It could be either, as long as they don't get the credit they deserve, athough it's most likely going to be unheard of bands that should be heard of.

Sevendust

P.O.D.

Chevelle

The Offspring

Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin

... really? :-|

 

Anyway, the only band that really comes to mind is Pilotdrift. It's mainly because they didn't take advantage of the recognition they got when they had the chance, but still..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NLqGypZ-FE

Chevelle

 

Really must agree on this one, I've never heard of them until I found one of their CD's in my brother's bedroom. They're now my favorite band. Their style changes quite a bit throughout their albums, but still retain a certain unique quality that I'm addicted to.

Led Zeppelin

... really? :-|

Well, once you get past the fact that they're almost entirely known for Stairway to Heaven, Black Dog, Rock and Roll, etc...

As a whole, the band's considered the greatest classic rock band ever, so there's really no room for being underrated. The fact that most people know only a handful of their songs would make the rest of them underrated.

Or it's an elaborate troll attempt. Either way.

 

On a similar note (heh.) Jeff Beck. He gets overshadowed by other guitarists, especially Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton, but unlike them he's still making music. One example:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1hijzkOrnk

One song can't do him justice. His most recent album goes from a slow symphonic song to an upbeat blues song, then later from jazz to opera and it's, simply put, [bleep]ing amazing.

Well, once you get past the fact that they're almost entirely known for Stairway to Heaven, Black Dog, Rock and Roll, etc...

As a whole, the band's considered the greatest classic rock band ever, so there's really no room for being underrated. The fact that most people know only a handful of their songs would make the rest of them underrated.

Or it's an elaborate troll attempt. Either way.

That's fair enough I guess. I just wouldn't use 'underrated' as a description for a band that is likely to be mentioned in an 'overrated bands' thread as well. :P

As for Chevelle, they were one of my favourite bands a few years back, when Wonder What's Next was out. Also one of the bands that introduced me to metal. Kind of lost interest in them after that though.

Adramelch! Prog/Power metal from Italy that sounds like nothing else. The riffs are amazing and the melodies and leadwork are [bleep]ing awesome without being at all excessive. The vocals put a lot of people off at first, but that's because they're not listening hard enough! His voice is nasal, but it works because his voice is clear and full of passion and it actually helps bring it out.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHTKMJjZ-X8

Because of Ghosts

Would be post rock I guess, their music is pretty simple but it conveys lots of emotions and they really know how to build up a song.

[hide]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY_fy4sHBBI

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The Evpatoria Report

One of the best post rock bands I've ever heard, they only have 2 albums but they're both incredible. At the start of Taijin Kyofusho you can hear the last few seconds of the crashed Columbia, rest of the song is built around that.

[hide]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7s4-GcCitA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxGgDp14e_Y (again don't mind the picture and another good part after 10:00 was cut off)[/hide]

 

The Chasm

I remember warri0r being really into them so you might have heard ot them, they are awesome songwriters and make incredible thrash/death metal. Deathcult for Eternity: The Triumph is possibly one of the best metal albums ever released.

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I guess these bands are more unheard of than underrated but whatever.

The Evpatoria Report

One of the best post rock bands I've ever heard, they only have 2 albums but they're both incredible. At the start of Taijin Kyofusho you can hear the last few seconds of the crashed Columbia, rest of the song is built around that.

[hide]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7s4-GcCitA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxGgDp14e_Y (again don't mind the picture and another good part after 10:00 was cut off)[/hide]

I was going to post this one. Good band.

On a similar note (heh.) Jeff Beck. He gets overshadowed by other guitarists, especially Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton, but unlike them he's still making music. One example:

 

One song can't do him justice. His most recent album goes from a slow symphonic song to an upbeat blues song, then later from jazz to opera and it's, simply put, [bleep]ing amazing.

It's a shame because I think he's much more talented than both of those guitarists. I've been listening to Jeff Beck for ages, my Dad is a huge fan.

Led Zeppelin

... really? :-|

Well, once you get past the fact that they're almost entirely known for Stairway to Heaven, Black Dog, Rock and Roll, etc...

As a whole, the band's considered the greatest classic rock band ever, so there's really no room for being underrated. The fact that most people know only a handful of their songs would make the rest of them underrated.

Or it's an elaborate troll attempt. Either way.

 

On a similar note (heh.) Jeff Beck. He gets overshadowed by other guitarists, especially Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton, but unlike them he's still making music. One example:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1hijzkOrnk

One song can't do him justice. His most recent album goes from a slow symphonic song to an upbeat blues song, then later from jazz to opera and it's, simply put, [bleep]ing amazing.

 

Underrated for a reason. There was no... Harmony in that song, not in the musical sense. It just seemed all over the place.

 

Side note:That drummer looked a little bit too happy.

Underrated for a reason. There was no... Harmony in that song, not in the musical sense. It just seemed all over the place.

 

Side note:That drummer looked a little bit too happy.

Try:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsGEFdfRlMY

Falling Up

Hollywood Undead

Angels & Airwaves

Celldweller

I Will Never Be The Same

Just started listening to these guys recently from someone's old album list.

 

Vasaraasia is a great album.

Hollywood Undead

Really?

Orbital.

 

Some of the best acid house around.

The Get Up Kids and Sunny Day Real Estate - they were pioneers of emo music but people seem to think it was bands like FOB and MCR which really frustrates me, TGUK and SDRE don't get the credit they deserve.

 

mewithoutYou and Paper Route are also incredible.

Most underrated band for me is Running Wild. They rocks, but don't know don't have any popularity :mellow: