Underrated bands of the 80's

[eccentric man]

Re: Who is the most underrated band of the 80's?

I would definitely say Husker Du. Don't get me wrong. REM is (was) a fantastic band. While they represented the bright side to alternative rock, Husker Du was little bit more serious and much more darker. Zen Arcade is a masterpiece and nothing like it has been made since or before it. Though they may never make it into the RnR Hall Of Fame they still solidified their place in rock's history.

husker du definitely deserves more attention.

'zen arcade' is quite possibily THE album that most influenced the 'alternative' rock boom of the 90s. you know the whole thing was done in like 3 days right? writing / recording / mixing the whole bit. it's like the whole thing just came out of all 3 members in one of the most productive long weekends ever.


now as for extreme being underrated? come on. unpopular today perhaps. underrated definitely not. shit, how many guitar magazine covers did nuno bettencourt do between 89-92? while none of their singles topped 'more than words' their singles always got substantial airplay until nirvana replaced technique with emotion.

 

[BOC]

Re: Who is the most underrated band of the 80's?

Survivor

 

[Joey Self]

Re: Who is the most underrated band of the 80's?

Crowded House.

But then, they are often an answer to a question about the 80's!

JcS

 

[kath]

Re: Who is the most underrated band of the 80's?

the church.

the psychedelic furs.

the cult.

big country had many a good song, but the really good ones never got airplay.

 

[APageMark]

Re: Who is the most underrated band of the 80's?

big country had many a good song, but the really good ones never got airplay.

Nothing truer's been spoken...

 

[Hammerfall]

Re: Who is the most underrated band of the 80's?

Hmm. Tricky Question, I Would have to say King's X, Great band... Just Too Underrated !

 

[TeleCat]

Re: Who is the most underrated band of the 80's?

Zebra

 

[rollingstoned]

Re: Who is the most underrated band of the 80's?

What year did metallica form?

 

[FoxyPage]

Re: Who is the most underrated band of the 80's?

the church.

the psychedelic furs.

the cult.

big country had many a good song, but the really good ones never got airplay.

This.

 

[Ezequiel]

Re: Who is the most underrated band of the 80's?

Killing Joke and XTC