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6/21/03 at 4:02pm
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Kevin Gilbert - If he hadn't accidentally offed himself while "autoeroticizing" in 1996, he'd have won a boatload of Grammys by now. He made Sheryl Crow a zillion dollars and was the driving force behind the brilliant Toy Matinee album. Check out his solo albums "The Shaming of the True" and "Thud". If you like prog, pop, and everything in between, Gilbert's loss was the biggest since Hendrix.
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6/22/03 at 3:20pm
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That's easy-- It begins and ends with Crack the Sky (1975-Present).

"...when the red, red robin goes bob, bob bobbin' along..."
"...he'd kill us if he got the chance..."
"...he'd kill us if he got the chance..."
"...keep your lovin' brother happy..."

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6/22/03 at 3:40pm
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Just curious as to what you mean by underrated. I'm a hardcore Genesis and PG fan, but don't think they're underrated. Compared to who? They're rock legends.

Q

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6/22/03 at 7:54pm
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Evan S is right about Shawn Colvin... also very under rated but very good:

Kasey Chambers
The Be Good Tanyas
Tift Merritt
Kim Richey
Kelly Willis
Mark Selby
Patty Griffin

Tom

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6/22/03 at 9:30pm
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Lisa Gerard,While Dead Can Dance was fairly known,I don't think it was a media favourite.
Since then Lisa is doing solo[almost],and if it wasn't for films like Heat,Gladiator,and The Insider most people wouldn't know about her.

\"You Hungarians always disagree\"

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6/23/03 at 5:12am
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Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, you will never see a more talented live act around, Bela, Victor, Futureman & Jeff all are incredible.

Tommc

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6/23/03 at 9:10am
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Is Dolly Varden an all trout band?


Yes, yes they are.

Run, do not walk, to http://www.dollyvarden.com ...

And, speaking of underrated: although Ryan Adams is the most famous ex-member of Whiskeytown, he is not necessarily the most talented. Check out either of Caitlin Cary's solo LPs or her EP. BTW, heard rumor of Whiskeytown reunion album/tour, at least 3 members involved (Adams, Cary, and her husband, who was the drummer I think).
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6/23/03 at 1:02pm
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Neil Young
The Tragically Hip
Spinal Tap



Miles
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6/23/03 at 2:40pm
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Fiona Apple - So glad to see others mention Fiona. While she did get best new artist with Tidal I didn't think When the Pawn got it's due credit (at least numbers wise, not that it is the most important thing, but I would hate for her to stop making records). New album coming out this fall! Who makes the decisions on what albums should be put out in high rez format? I would love to have Fiona's material in high rez! I'd buy a damn SACD player just for one of these albums.

Kelly Willis - I know it's a matter of taste, but I love Kelly's voice. She's actually playing a couple of dates in Texas next month with Bruce.
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6/24/03 at 7:14am
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Kelly is really great and I have liked just about everything that she has done. The problem is...she doesn't fit into a catagory and that is what the business is all about. She is simply music that is good and doesn't need to pigeon holed.
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6/24/03 at 3:17pm
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William Topley
Toad the Wet Sprocket
Nik Kershaw guilty pleasure of mine
Lyle Lovett
Shawn Colvin
William Ackerman
Kings X
Geez, I better stop, I could go on and on. I tend to like a lot of underrated musicians. There are some good suggestions in this thread that I'm gonna have to go check out now.
Phil
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6/24/03 at 6:33pm
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Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis's version of "Angry All the Time" beats Tim and Faith's by a landslide, although I never fault anyone for covering Bruce's songs. And not only is Kelly a great singer, she's a babe too.
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6/24/03 at 9:09pm
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Yeah, Kelly is extremely attractive. It certainly does make some of her songs work that much better. I ordered my ticket last night to the Dallas show and I'm really looking forward to it. I guess she's a busy mom now days and she doesn't tour much. I'm glad she's making it up to Dallas .

I didn't even know that Bruce was her husband the first show I went to of theirs. He had a pretty large following at that show himself. They make a great team! He may be a good one to add to the underrated artist list. These shows are a real treat if any of you are going to be in Texas next month.
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6/25/03 at 10:16am
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Run out and pick up the New Pornographer's new album.
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Tori Amos (who's most recent work recaptures a lot of what I loved in the initial recordings.. but damnit, where is Under the Pink in SACD or DTS or anything?)

I think some of it has to do with the change in labels, but who knows.

I'll add beck to the list, I felt sea change was a lot better than some critics gave it credit for.
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6/26/03 at 5:29am
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I would say:

Kasey Chambers
Badi Assad
Van Morrison (he has great albums that almost always overlooked and he keeps getting better)

Critically acclaimed but often overlooked by public:

Beck
Ryan Adams
Trey Anastasio

and numerous jazz artists who don't get their due like Clark Terry.

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6/26/03 at 7:36am
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Kasey Chambers... OH YEAH!
Saw her (and her dad Bill) live last week. They were great.
Bill opened and played a few from his new cd 'Sleeping With The Blues' and brother Nash joined them for one song.
If you ever get a chance to see Kasey and /or Bill live, don't miss them!
Tom

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6/26/06 at 6:24pm
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Re: Most Underrated Music Artist

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Originally Posted by Joe Casey
Just curious as to what you mean by underrated. I'm a hardcore Genesis and PG fan, but don't think they're underrated. Compared to who? They're rock legends.

The definitely are rock legends, but unfortunately as separate identities. Very few people who have heard solo Gabriel or Collins-era Genesis have heard 'I Know What I Like(in your wardrobe)' or 'Supper's Ready.' It doesn't make it any easier that progressive rock has such a bad name especially in light of the fact that Genesis really wasn't a pompous, overblown act like most most of their contempories(ELP, KC, Yes, Tull).

I was pretty shocked when I first saw a belgian TV clip of Gabriel all skinny, long-haired, huge necklace-endowed, and playing the flute(?!?) simply b/c it was eons apart from the pop and world music I had always associated him with.
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6/27/06 at 7:59am
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Re: Most Underrated Music Artist

the The.

\"and no one seems to understand the glory of guitar, when out of tune, the off timing, the singers who can't sing, - the beauty of flaw!\"

"I apologize if there is anyone in this room I have not offended" - Brahms

My Band - The Bailout Plan

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6/28/06 at 1:27pm
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Re: Most Underrated Music Artist

Bob Mould..his stuff with Husker Du, Sugar and his solo material...

his work with Husker Du paved the way for power pop/punk music....
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6/28/06 at 7:53pm
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Re: Most Underrated Music Artist

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Originally Posted by mike caronia
Gov't Mule
Derek Trucks Band

Amen, Brother!

"Music is a magic carpet loaded with oils and other soothing potions, it's just what you need when you don't know what you need, when you've got more questions than answers." - Bob Lefsetz

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7/1/06 at 11:25am
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Re: Most Underrated Music Artist

PORCUPINE TREE !
Its one of life's major mysteries to me that this band aren't better rated. And for anyone just discovering them they have a rich and varied back catalogue to explore AND they're available on 3 Dvd-As ( In Absentia ,Deadwing and Stupid Dream ).

Steven Wilson , their main composer, also has another life's worth of music recorded on other projects , most notably Blackfield.

~M~

I have just two words to say to you..... Shut the f*** up !

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7/3/06 at 9:46am
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Re: Most Underrated Music Artist

I always felt Living Colour has been underrated.

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7/5/06 at 7:38am
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Re: Most Underrated Music Artist

Marillion.

I'm a bigger fan of the first five albums than much of their later material (which I still enjoy very much), but I'll never understand why their more recent efforts never became HUGE.

Songs like "Cover My Eyes," "Map of the World," and "Between You and Me" should have skyrocketed these most talented musicians to superstardom. Radiohead and Coldplay became gigantic (I don't like either band) while Marillion struggle to keep afloat (their most recent album "Marbles" was financed by fans).
When she embraces, your heart turns to stone
She comes at night, when you're all alone
And when she whispers, your blood shall run cold
You'd better hide before she finds you...
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7/5/06 at 8:41am
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Re: Most Underrated Music Artist

Butch Walker (both as a solo artist and with The Marvelous 3)
King's X
Faith No More
Middle Georgia Storm Chasers
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7/5/06 at 11:39am
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Re: Most Underrated Music Artist

Radiohead and Coldplay became gigantic


An interesting comparison. . .they took opposite turns at similar points in their careers. Radiohead got all experimental while Coldplay went in a more commercial direction. Both seem to have done OK though.

I'm hoping that Porcupine Tree will match their success -- they're not entirely different, but they're definitely better.

As for Marillion. . .don't bother trying to figure out why a good band hasn't met with more commercial success. You'll just drive yourself nuts. (Personally, I like Fish's solo work better than Hogarth-era Marillion, which is just OK for me.)

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7/6/06 at 3:47am
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Re: Most Underrated Music Artist

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Personally, I like Fish's solo work better than Hogarth-era Marillion

I really love the "Vigil..." and "Internal Exile" albums (though the latter took some time to grow on me, largely thanks to the "sea" of "Official Bootlegs" Fish has released through the years). I like certain tracks off "Sunsets..." and "Suits," and I thought "Raingods with Zippos" had some interesting moments, but the man's lost me lately. I still haven't heard "Fellini Days" or "Field of Crows" (I need to rectify this situation for "completist's" sake).

After viewing Marillion's "Marbles on the Road" DVD a few months ago, I went back and "re-discovered" Hogarth-era Marillion. I used to HATE the "Afraid of Sunlight" album, but "King" and the title track are nothing short of brillliant.
When she embraces, your heart turns to stone
She comes at night, when you're all alone
And when she whispers, your blood shall run cold
You'd better hide before she finds you...
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7/6/06 at 6:54am
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Re: Most Underrated Music Artist

Here's my list:

Joshua Radin
Cary Brothers
These two are starting to gain success thanks to Zach Braff and Scrubs

Peter Frampton - the man may once have been the biggest thing in the world but he's not so much anymore. I saw him live on Monday night and he was amazing, still one of the best guitar players around.

The Shins - Still fairly overlooked

that's all i can think of right now...

-Nick G.

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7/6/06 at 12:02pm
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Re: Most Underrated Music Artist

I really love the "Vigil..." and "Internal Exile" albums (though the latter took some time to grow on me, largely thanks to the "sea" of "Official Bootlegs" Fish has released through the years). I like certain tracks off "Sunsets..." and "Suits," and I thought "Raingods with Zippos" had some interesting moments, but the man's lost me lately. I still haven't heard "Fellini Days" or "Field of Crows" (I need to rectify this situation for "completist's" sake).


Actually, I haven't heard either of those albums either. Didn't even know about 'em! (I've been a bit out of the loop.) But Sunsets On Empire is brilliant, brilliant, brilliant (its tour was one of the best live shows I've ever been to, and the live DVD is excellent).

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7/7/06 at 11:28am
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Re: Most Underrated Music Artist

Blue Oyster Cult
Thin Lizzy
Rory Gallagher
Muddy Waters
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