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Topic: New Poll - Most Overrated, Underrated Rock Band Return to archive Page: 1 2
12-23-03 01:26 PM
UGot2Rollme for me, and I'm pretty sure it's not the sign of my age-

Overrated - Nirvana
Underrated - the Kinks (especially the 70's stuff)
12-23-03 01:28 PM
telecaster Overated-Dylan, Clash
Underated-John Fogerty
12-23-03 01:30 PM
SHINE A LIGHT over......the white stripes
under......x-pensive winos??????
12-23-03 01:35 PM
glencar Over- The Beatles
Under- The Rolling Stones
12-23-03 02:18 PM
Mr. D Over-Aerosmith
Under- Allman Bros. Band
12-23-03 08:01 PM
Gazza Depends whose doing the rating, I guess. Do you take rock critics' opinions seriously? What was that great quote about rock critics by Frank Zappa?

Under rated = The Rolling Stones

Overrated = whichever two chord wonder is the new flavour of the week.

Overrated by the public in terms of record sales measured against talent = Bon Jovi.
12-23-03 08:04 PM
gypsy overrated: Led Zeppelin
underrated: Rolling Stones
12-23-03 10:37 PM
mac_daddy great thread!!

overrated - the strokes, led zeppelin, elton john, the kinks

underrated - Grateful Dead, Gillian Welch, Steve Kimock Band, Mike Watt, the Geraldine Fibbers

I should also mention that...

the Rolling Stones are the best rock 'n roll band ever!

(I don't feel that they are underrated, however)
12-23-03 10:46 PM
luridchief Underrated = Woody and the band that Rod Stewart worked with on his early Mercury recordings, one of THE greatest rock bands in history. I'm not talking The Faces here (whom I also love) but rather the folks from Stewart's early solo albums--some of which/whom overlapped Faces stuff. Buy the "Reason To Believe" box set today to hear all of this material--and many extra tracks--remastered!

Overrated = too many to mention!
12-23-03 11:14 PM
Happy Motherfucker!! I hardly think that The Stones would be considered underrated. In many people's eye they think that The Stones are overrated because they are not great technical players.

The most overrated = The Eagles
Most underrated= The Grateful Dead
12-23-03 11:29 PM
mac_daddy
quote:


The most overrated = The Eagles



jesus - I forgot about them. they f*cking suck, and definitely belong atop the overrated category (truly overrated, too, because I believe they have sold more records than any other rock/pop act in history)
12-23-03 11:48 PM
beer over rated = radiohead, and u2



under rated = the guy who plays for spare change on the sidewalk downtown. i think his name is Rufus.
12-23-03 11:50 PM
Jason P. Overrated = post-1990 Rolling Stones

Underrated = pre-1982 Clash
12-23-03 11:57 PM
gypsy Oh. Okay. Since we're going to be honest.
Overrated: The C-10
Underrated: Journey. Duh!
12-23-03 11:57 PM
Zack I agree with many of you.

Overrated: Radiohead, the Strokes, Zeppelin

Underrated: the Kinks, the Grateful Dead
12-24-03 02:40 AM
Jumacfly overrated: radiohead, oasis, led zeppelin , muse
underrated: creedence clearwater revival, izzy stradlin,Cracker, the new barbarians...

merry flicksmas everybody!!

Ju
12-24-03 08:06 AM
Ten Thousand Motels
quote:
Happy Motherfucker!! wrote:
The most overrated = The Eagles



I dunno about that. That Eagles stuff puts me right to sleep. Half a song and I'm out for the night.
12-24-03 08:38 AM
Phog Overrated: Pearl Jam

Underrated: Husker Du
12-24-03 09:18 AM
goatshead Most overrated - Beatles, Nirvana, Guns n' Roses

Most Underrated - Yes, Dire Straits, Traffic
12-24-03 10:24 AM
Factory Girl Underrated-Stooges, Iggy Pop, Patti Smith, Alce In Chains

Overrated-Elton John, Police, Queen, Eagles, Kiss, Beatles
12-24-03 03:39 PM
glencar I saw Patti Smith in her (my?) heyday. Crazy bitch & I loved her.
12-24-03 11:39 PM
BILL PERKS OVERRATED:GRATEFUL DEAD,LYNARD SKYNARD,ALLMAN BROTHERS
UNDERRATED;MEN AT WORK,BIFF HITLER TRIO,JOHN MELLENCAMP(PRE 95),CORRS,FACES AND THE BLACK CROWES
12-25-03 05:48 AM
TracyGene over rated=Eagles,Nirvana


under rated=CCR,Kinks


An intersting thread where everyone has their own opinions.At least most of us agree that the Stones are at the top of the heap.
12-25-03 06:13 AM
glencar And I like that so many of us disdain the Eagles!
12-25-03 06:30 AM
Moonisup OVERrated: u2, eagles, beatles and many many more

UNDERrated: a lot of bluesartists, Johnny Winter, CCR, rolling stones
12-25-03 09:48 AM
palacerevolution Overrated:
Those damn Beatles and that damn Sgt. Pepper album. So tired seeing it heralded as the greatest story ever told. Yet - not enough praise can be heaped on John Lennon IMO
Radiohead - I tried and tried liking "OK Computer" but fell asleep every time
Eric Clapton - one word comes to mind: "YAWN" He the dude who was God, right? Where and when was that again?
White Stripes - Enough already!

Underrated - Beck - guy is just fucking amazing! Writes beautiful melodies. And he can dance!
Robert Randolph - I shouldn't say he's underrated; he's just not known yet. His time will come.
Primal Scream - best Rock'n roll band, besides you know who.
Harold Melvyn And The Blue Notes - theyt should be figured into the absolute greats from the old days.
Lucio Battisti - I am always amazed that this incredible Italian songwriter isn't recognized in the international community. Most gorgeous melodies and lyrix this side of Lennon. Only time I've seen him mentioned outside of Italy was by David Bowie who said that the world was missing out.
12-25-03 12:09 PM
Gimme Shelter Overated: Any and all Rap

Underated: Social Distortion
12-25-03 12:37 PM
Mr. D Damn, i forgot to add Albert King to the under-rated end of things. In my opinion, the most under-rated blues guitarist there ever was. Theres also Buddy Guy, whos under-rated. And Emerson-Lake-Palmer, also very under-rated.

For over-rated, i'll have to put The Strokes in this category, along with The Smiths. Let's throw Radiohead in there as well.
12-26-03 05:28 AM
Jumping Jack Over - U2

Under - Lynyrd Skynyrd - Really had to be seen live to appreciate. Every bit the equal of The Who, Stones and LZ live.
12-26-03 09:45 AM
Trey Krimsin Overrated: The Beach Boys
Underrated: Santana
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