caddisgeek Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) This might be interesting, name an overrated artist/band, but then name an underrated artist/band which is of the same ilk, or is somehow related It's not a case of "this band is better than that band", but more of "these guys dont get the recognition they deserve" for example Overrated: The Beatles Underrated: The Pretty Things and Overrated: Pearl Jam Underrated: Mudhoney Edited April 2, 2012 by caddisgeek1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houdinifangs Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Ok I'll play Over: Tool, Burial, Miles Davis, Neil Young Note - I like these artists but they are well over rated Under: Zomby, Marc Ribot, The Czars, Fever Tree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dismord Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) Well, here's an odd one I never thought I'd be pushing - it's not a band as such though. Kylie Monogue's studio CD's are way, way overrated. Her live performances are way, way underrated. If you think that's a large claim have a look at the DVD of her Sydney concert titled. 'On A Night Like This' ( sometimes titled as "Live In Sydney'). The band put together for that tour, the back up singers and Ms K herself give an astonishing performance. I'd always put Kylie Monogue at the bottom of the bubble gum pop trash category. One night at a friends I was forced into watching this concert and have been utterly spellbound by it ever since. OK, there are one or two songs that don't work. If you get hold of the DVD start with track 16, her version of "Let's Get Physical'. I defy anyone to not be moved by it - it's almost enough to turn me hetro. Still can't abide her CD's though - they're like Madonna's equally plastic efforts. Overrated amongst vintage artists ( is that the right term?) Queen ELO Elton John Talking Heads Underrated Supertramp J J Cale. Fleetwood Mac Edited April 3, 2012 by Dismord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundfan Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) Ok I'll play Over: Tool, Burial, Miles Davis, Neil Young Note - I like these artists but they are well over rated Under: Zomby, Marc Ribot, The Czars, Fever Tree Lol, of course these are your opinions and I respect that, but calling someone like Miles Davis over rated is going too far. He is one of 2 or 3 of the greatest jazz musicians going. He essentially invented cool and modal jazz, he was one of the prime developers of hard bop, and he unleashed fusion upon the world. And then there's that fluid,sparse,incredibly romantic trumpet style: nothing quite like it on earth. I don't like the Beatles much.... but would never call them over rated. Edited April 3, 2012 by soundfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) What a great topic. Over rated: Neil Young Adele, El Camino David Bowie Radiohead PJ Harvey Katie Melua Bon Iver Bruce Springsteen Lady Antebellum The [ modern day ] Rolling Stones....they should have quit gracefully about 10 years ago. Rhianna Tori Amos There are many more in either category, but I don't want to bore you into a slumber Under rated: Trampled Under Foot Dave Alvin Babe Ruth Tommy Emmanuel The Beatles [ this is a retort to another post ] Edited April 3, 2012 by rantan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddisgeek Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 I think people are missing the point, please name one overrated artist/band, then someone from the same sphere who is underrated Overrated: Kiss Underrated: The Dictators Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddisgeek Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 or Overrated: The Buzzcocks Underrated: The Undertones 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 OK. Over rated: Bon Iver. Under rated: Trampled Under Foot [ OK....... I know the name sucks, but have a listen if you can] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sligoriverblues Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Overrated: Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings Underrated: King Khan & His Shrines Overrated: Wynton Marsalis Underrated: Bill DIxon Overrated: Keith Jarrett (I like some of Jarret's work a lot, most notably Bremen / Lausanne!!!) Underrated: Cecil Taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batty Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Overrated: Steve Vai. Underrated or almost forgotten: Jeff Beck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dismord Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) Duplicate post deleted Edited April 3, 2012 by Dismord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houdinifangs Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Lol, of course these are your opinions and I respect that, but calling someone like Miles Davis over rated is going too far. He is one of 2 or 3 of the greatest jazz musicians going. He essentially invented cool and modal jazz, he was one of the prime developers of hard bop, and he unleashed fusion upon the world. And then there's that fluid,sparse,incredibly romantic trumpet style: nothing quite like it on earth. I don't like the Beatles much.... but would never call them over rated. Muh ha ha ha Over: Miles Davis - On the Corner Under: Herbie Hancock Thrust Over: John Coltrane Under: Eric Dolphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dingo Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Overrated- INTERPOL Underrated- KITCHENS OF DISTINCTION. Overrated- just about any keyboard based singer/songwriter of past two years. Underrated- JOHN GRANT Overrated- DELTA GOODREM Underrated - ROBYNE DUNN. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zammo Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) Sorry guys, but saying Miles Davis is overrated is like calling bacon overrated. Some things in life you can never get enough of.....Miles and Bacon are two.....IMHO of course. Edited April 3, 2012 by Zammo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houdinifangs Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Over: Bacon Under: Parma Ham I'm in for it now.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rondine Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) over rated: Genesis under rated: Family ron Edited April 3, 2012 by rondine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zammo Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Over: BaconUnder: Parma Ham I'm in for it now.... O.k. Houdinifangs. I'll raise you. Over: Parma Ham Under: Jamon Iberico pata negra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houdinifangs Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 O.k. Houdinifangs. I'll raise you. Over: Parma Ham Under: Jamon Iberico pata negra. I have to agree as long as I'm not paying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuzArt Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Overrated: U2 Whitney Houston Hilltop Hoods Underrated: Kings Of Convenience Modest Mouse Ron Sexsmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundscape Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Over - Nirvana Under - Melvins 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Sorry guys, but saying Miles Davis is overrated is like calling bacon overrated. Some things in life you can never get enough of.....Miles and Bacon are two.....IMHO of course. Two things. 1. Bacon is over-rated 2. A modicum of both are sufficient for my happiness. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 O.k. Houdinifangs. I'll raise you. Over: Parma Ham Under: Jamon Iberico pata negra. How can Jamon from the black pig be under rated? It is well regarded as the finest of all Spanish cured hams.Over - Yes Under - Midlake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houdinifangs Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Over - Nirvana Under - Melvins + Fudge Tunnel under How bout this on a similar theme: Over: Butch Vig Under: Steve Albini (although he seems to have enough tickets on himself to cope) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundscape Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 + Fudge Tunnel under How bout this on a similar theme: Over: Butch Vig Under: Steve Albini (although he seems to have enough tickets on himself to cope) LOL, as Bhobba would say, "abso-friggen-lutely". I don't think Butch goes out in the wind much either Over - Tool Under - The Young Gods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zammo Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 How can Jamon from the black pig be under rated? It is well regarded as the finest of all Spanish cured hams.Over - Yes Under - Midlake Yes, it's well rated by those in the know, but I've spent too much time off topic. So here. Over: Diana Krall Under: Youn Sun Nah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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