Most Underrated/Overrated Artists

Overrated - Wilco, The Who, King Crimson, Belle and Sebastian, Elliott Smith

Underrated(these banRAB should be considered one of the best in their genres and time perioRAB) - Violent Femmes, The Replacements, Townes Van Zandt, And though lots of hipsters like them, I feel it's not enough: Public Image Ltd. I can't stress PiL enough. Also Crass are underrated.
 
So in 1994 you all stopped listening to it and loving it? No. You were still enjoying that and my main point was "Britpop" was too British for America to really catch on. I'm surprised Blur are as respected as they are because even though I like them, they're very British. Very southern, surprised a few Americans really like them.
 
Contradiction much? If they're so hated, then why do they sell so many albums?
Btw albums are ****, but they put on a watchable live show (first concert I ever saw, unfortunately).
 
You know, I think the deftones are underrated. They tend to get crap for being one of those nu-metal ****e banRAB 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.



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.
 
Likewise. The only interesting thing about that band is Wayne Static's hair. And only because it could probably kill any birRAB that happen to land in it, which still may or may not be worth paying admission to see.
 
Overrated:
U2 - Nothing special, except MAYBE they're live performances.....and even that i'm not to sure about...Or maybe it's just Bono that makes them overrated.
Vampire Weekend

Underrated:
Broken Social Scene (SO many of my frienRAB judge them by their name. It annoys me.)
 
^well done, you just called 3 of my favourite artists overrated I hate you.
And The Replacements are most definately not underrated. Their albums are always rated higher than they deserve, Sure they were good but they really shouldn't be rated so highly.
 
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