Most underrated bands

[Colterj_22]

Discuss.

A few of mine:

From Autumn to Ashes
The Matches
Allister

[oddwithoutend]

The Microphones
Mount Eerie

[Jake Denning]

Misery Signals.

[mmmmmpoetry]

Northstar to me.
Even though they're not a band anymore.

[imahoodlum]

Why?

[kearn1tm]

The Microphones
Mount Eerie

Uh, when Mount Eerie (the album) dropped, the blogosphere/indie critic consortium proclaimed The Microphones the greatest band of all time (among other hyperbolic statements).

Phil Elvrum is quite well-known and well-regarded by indie fans/critics. He's far from a neglected, obscure artist and hasn't gone overlooked.

[oddwithoutend]

Uh, when Mount Eerie (the album) dropped, the blogosphere/indie critic consortium proclaimed The Microphones the greatest band of all time (among other hyperbolic statements).

Phil Elvrum is quite well-known and well-regarded by indie fans/critics. He's far from an unknown and hasn't gone overlooked.

Yeah, I know. I like to mention him every chance I get, though. Guess you caught me.

[batmannj]

I find Starflyer 59 to be super underrated.

[Hey Kevin]

Arab on Radar
Cardiacs
Gray Matter

[Fin.]

It Prevails should be one of the bigger melodic hardcore bands out there.
Five O'Clock People should be known by everyone who likes folk influenced rock.

[chelsea [cult]]

I agree about the matches.


I'm not a big ska fan but alot of those kinds of bands are rediculously talented and grossly under rated.

[bkraniger]

a change of pace

[pblest]

second the it prevails rec. their new album and converge is the only metalcore i have in itunes (although i do like misery signals).

i think latterman's pretty severely underrated when you talk about the pop punk bands from the earlier part of the decade. i hadn't even heard of them before last year.

[UnderMyDreams]

Valencia
Hit the Lights
Socratic
Houston Calls
The Years Gone By

[porttheman]

Jakob
Samothrace
Young Widows

[heyxmacie]

Attack Attack!
Anberlin
Bayside
I Set My Friends On Fire
Lovehatehero

[hiya]

I feel like the Sleeping is really underrated. they've been doing it for a while and have put out 3 solid albums, yet you never hear much about them and their last.fm play count is ridiculously low compared to a lot of bands who have put out one mediocre record, it's really a shame.

[Hey Kevin]

Jakob
Samothrace
Young Widows
Samothrace are a must see live band, its so intense
and I havent seen Young Widows but i can only imagine how great it would be.
i can see that band getting a pretty nice fan base soon though

[vivian_vitality]

Attack Attack!
Anberlin
Bayside
I Set My Friends On Fire
Lovehatehero
I could definitely see these.

Dr. Manhattan
In:Aviate
Flowers For Dorian (RIP)
Red Car Wire
Brighten

[porttheman]

Samothrace are a must see live band, its so intense
and I havent seen Young Widows but i can only imagine how great it would be.
i can see that band getting a pretty nice fan base soon though

I wanna see Samothrace live so bad! I would imagine they would be sweet. I havent seen YW live either,but i agree with you on the fan base part.

Just wondering,but where in Colorado do you live?

[Cheshire_Buddha]

NoFX

[CarryOn09]

dr manhattan
bayside

[kianacarly]

I'm going to have to say Hanson. People don't give them enough credit and can never seem to get past Mmmbop, even though The Walk was a solid album.

[boltzz]

thrice, bayside, protest the hero, brand new

[Cheshire_Buddha]

thrice, bayside, protest the hero, brand new

Not on Absolutepunk.

I'll give you Protest, though. I want a third album already.

[AndrewIcex]

Definitely Bayside! They got very little love in the polls :-(


Personally, I love Protest The Hero... but does anyone think that a lot of their stuff sounds exactly alike? Or at least very similar to the point where it just looks like they have not switched it up enough?

[mmmmmpoetry]

Why?

If you're asking me, it's because they were a big part of me growing up.
The music just really felt natural for me to listen to.
Everyone that I'm friends with who knows who they are feels the same way.
I dunno, just saying.

[phil19]

i would agree with bayside.
saw them play a couple months ago at a festival and was shocked at how small their crowd was. I was bummed out for them because they are awesome

EDIT: same as straylight run

[Hey Kevin]

I wanna see Samothrace live so bad! I would imagine they would be sweet. I havent seen YW live either,but i agree with you on the fan base part.

Just wondering,but where in Colorado do you live?

i was thinking samothrace were from iowa but maybe im wrong. they have very few vocal parts so they sneak up on you when youre watching them, its fucking eerie
just outside of denver in parker

[ThemChains]

It Prevails should be one of the bigger melodic hardcore bands out there.
Five O'Clock People should be known by everyone who likes folk influenced rock.

I'm sure people just listen to Shai Hulud instead of It Prevails.

[friskycurtain]

Bayside, Sherwood, Stole Your Woman, Tiger Army, and Zebrahead

[AndrewIcex]

Bayside, Sherwood, Stole Your Woman, Tiger Army, and Zebrahead



This, this, this, this, and this.period.

[Jake Denning]

It Prevails should be one of the bigger melodic hardcore bands out there.
Five O'Clock People should be known by everyone who likes folk influenced rock.

I just saw American Me with It Prevails a few hrs ago. It ruled.

[AussieBoy]

the years gone by
bodyjar
silverchair (outside of Aust underrated)
rufio
fightstar

[underoath7820]

Secret Lives! Of the Freesmasons fo sho.

[imahoodlum]

If you're asking me, it's because they were a big part of me growing up.
The music just really felt natural for me to listen to.
Everyone that I'm friends with who knows who they are feels the same way.
I dunno, just saying.
No, the band "Why?"

[mmmmmpoetry]

Hahhah I see

[Liter-O-Cola]

Hahhah I see

That was funny.

Nice avatar, have you seen Dig!

[mmmmmpoetry]

That was funny.

Nice avatar, have you seen Dig!

It's one of my favorites!
I aspire to start fights with people in the crowd when I play shows just like anton!

[Liter-O-Cola]

hahaha. my friend actually just saw them in chicago. unfortunately, they didn't break up on stage or hit anybody but apparently there was some good shit-talking to some hecklers. I bet people instigate them just to see what happens

[_><_]

As Cities Burn is very underrated. Hell Or High Water is amazing.

Also Hot Cross ( fanboy here ) is extremely underrated. It's one of the best ( real ) screamo bands.




Lower Definition
Chasing Victory

LD and CV are both better than 99% of other " scenecore " bands.

[mmmmmpoetry]

hahaha. my friend actually just saw them in chicago. unfortunately, they didn't break up on stage or hit anybody but apparently there was some good shit-talking to some hecklers. I bet people instigate them just to see what happens

Yeah my friend just went to their show in Arizona and said the same thing.
I bet they do. Hahah it would be hilarious to see that.
What's your favourite album?

[Liter-O-Cola]

Probably Take it From the Man, how bout yourself?

[mmmmmpoetry]

Thank God For Mental Illness or Give it back, but it's all good.
They're one of the most underrated bands.
At least on this forum.

[danny.deathstar]

Attack Attack!
Anberlin
Bayside
I Set My Friends On Fire
Lovehatehero


I Set My Friends On Fire definatetely

i would say Funeral For a Friend, i mean, they're known, but they have 5 albums out and never get any play time on tv or radio, its like the media hasnt even heard of them =/

[AndrewIcex]

I Set My Friends On Fire definatetely

i would say Funeral For a Friend, i mean, they're known, but they have 5 albums out and never get any play time on tv or radio, its like the media hasnt even heard of them =/


Not to mention that Funeral For A Friend might be the best band I have ever seen live... ever, they sounded identical to their cd, it was insanely good, that put them in my favorite bands category after that show, and that was ages ago it seems, they definitely deserve more props they don't get them, you're right.

[liquidak]

On this website, new Taking Back Sunday.

The abuse they get on here is obscene.

[imahoodlum]

Hahhah I see
Hahaha. That happens a lot more than you would think it does.

[danny.deathstar]

Not to mention that Funeral For A Friend might be the best band I have ever seen live... ever, they sounded identical to their cd, it was insanely good, that put them in my favorite bands category after that show, and that was ages ago it seems, they definitely deserve more props they don't get them, you're right.


i saw them on the tales dont tell themselves tour and they were like insane good, it is a real pitty that they dont get all of the recognition they deserve

[AndrewIcex]

i saw them on the tales dont tell themselves tour and they were like insane good, it is a real pitty that they dont get all of the recognition they deserve

Exactly, its a damn shame, they definitely have shown me what their capable of doing.

[porttheman]

i was thinking samothrace were from iowa but maybe im wrong. they have very few vocal parts so they sneak up on you when youre watching them, its fucking eerie
just outside of denver in parker

If memory serves me right i think they were from Kansas and now live in Seattle. Yea,when those vocals kick in it always catches me off guard.

Right on, I use to live in Westminster.

[Hey Kevin]

If memory serves me right i think they were from Kansas and now live in Seattle. Yea,when those vocals kick in it always catches me off guard.

Right on, I use to live in Westminster.

oh way cool man
i bought a crappy camera off craigslist from a guy there

[caveBEAR]

Audio Karate.

The first album was solid enough, but Lady Melody is damn near flawless in my opinion.

[jbaseball44]

I Set My Friends On Fire definatetely

i would say Funeral For a Friend, i mean, they're known, but they have 5 albums out and never get any play time on tv or radio, its like the media hasnt even heard of them =/

Attack Attack!
Anberlin
Bayside
I Set My Friends On Fire
Lovehatehero
:hitself:

[caveBEAR]

:hitself:


Ha ha ha ha ha ha.

Agreed.

[thesafeword]

Valencia
Uh... when that album came out it was all over AP.

[jbaseball44]

Ha ha ha ha ha ha.

Agreed.
I mean come one, that band is absolute garbage. If your going to pick an underrated band your only criteria shouldn't be a band that most people hate because you run the risk of that band actually being god awful.

[So-Crates]

Run Kid Run- they're last two releases have been really solid imo.

[caveBEAR]

:hitself:

I mean come one, that band is absolute garbage. If your going to pick an underrated band your only criteria shouldn't be a band that most people hate because you run the risk of that band actually being god awful.


I agree. They seem like cool funny kids, I mean that Sex Ed song and video is funny, but the music is bland and unoriginal to me.

[jbaseball44]

I agree. They seem like cool funny kids, I mean that Sex Ed song and video is funny, but the music is bland and unoriginal to me.
I have never really listened to them, apart from a few songs, just enough to know they are awful.

[brwnhawaiin]

I find Starflyer 59 to be super underrated.

YES! I fully agree.

[brwnhawaiin]

any list that has anberlin on is means that they are getting OVERrated, Anberlin is just simple boring radio/fuse rock

[Klatzke]

Attack Attack!
Lovehatehero

Attack Attack! is incredibly over-hyped. Making shit music and getting praise for it doesn't = underrated. On the other hand, Lovehatehero gets too little respect.

I feel like the Sleeping is really underrated..

Agreed

In:Aviate

Agreed. They get undercut for being signed to Rise, but they're a solid band.

protest the hero

Agreed with PTH, but neither Thrice or Brand New are underrated by any means. They both have quite the respect of people around here and otherwise.

Owl City

No way are they underrated. Every little myspace/college kid that think they're into good music are latching onto that band.

[heyxmacie]

I mean come one, that band is absolute garbage. If your going to pick an underrated band your only criteria shouldn't be a band that most people hate because you run the risk of that band actually being god awful.

YOU think they're awful, not everyone.
This thread is an opinion and it varies from place to place.
I don't see why people feel the need to make everyone else seem wrong.

[secthagoals626]

Definitely Bayside! They got very little love in the polls :-(


Personally, I love Protest The Hero... but does anyone think that a lot of their stuff sounds exactly alike? Or at least very similar to the point where it just looks like they have not switched it up enough?
I feel like all of PTH's stuff is so interesting and varied within the songs themselves that they can write songs in similar styles and keep it original.

[jbaseball44]

YOU think they're awful, not everyone.
This thread is an opinion and it varies from place to place.
I don't see why people feel the need to make everyone else seem wrong.
No, if you think this band is any good than you are dead wrong. Opinions are only worthwhile if they are educated and if you think this band is any good than it's not an educated opinion. You need to change the way to which you judge a band or artists music because it shouldn't lead you to conclude a band like this is any good.

[DejaNew]

Valencia
The Myriad

[vivian_vitality]

Agreed. They get undercut for being signed to Rise, but they're a solid band.


Yeah, Rise doesnt promote them half as much as they do other bands.

[Klatzke]

I have been listening to them for two years and don't know anybody that listens to them but they might be because I don't use myspace. I meant they are underrated on AP because every time I try to submit news about them its never gets posted. Even the review for them awhile back only got like 10 responses. I usually don't care for electronic pop stuff but I fucking love Owl city
Well I don't like them much, and they only post news they deem important.
But yeah, I can name ten people off the top of my head that I know personally that listen to them without a shred of other musical intelligence.

[Klatzke]

Well all of the news I have submitted has always been posted except for Owl City news. Another factor in what they post is how many people are familiar with that band. If nobody knows about a band of course they won't post it.
Eh. I still think that band is overrated if anything. Unless it's just trendy to like them near here (which I doubt, this place sucks).

And I realllllly agree on Foxy Shazam.

[more heart]

Definitely The Years Gone By, Every Avenue, Gwen Stacy, and Akissforjersey, and Farewell.

[Klatzke]

Definitely The Years Gone By, Every Avenue, Gwen Stacy, and Akissforjersey, and Farewell.
TYGB is terrible.
Every Avenue deserves more credit.
Gwen Stacy is complete garbage rehashed metalcore to the nth degree.
Akissforjersey deserves a lot more credit.
Farewell I've yet to decide on.

2.5/5

[porttheman]

Zolof the Rock n Roll Destroyer
Foxy Shazam
The Show is the Rainbow

I saw him like 4 years ago. Hes one crazy mother fucker,but pretty sweet live.

[more heart]

TYGB is terrible.
Every Avenue deserves more credit.
Gwen Stacy is complete garbage rehashed metalcore to the nth degree.
Akissforjersey deserves a lot more credit.
Farewell I've yet to decide on.

2.5/5

I'll give you Gwen Stacy but definitely not TYGB. GS problem is the 5 billion breakdowns in each song. If breakdowns were money, they'd single-handedly end the recession we're in.


Edit: Nightbeast is also way underrated hahaha.

[caveBEAR]

Nightbeast is also way underrated hahaha.

Ha ha ha ha, I love Nightbeast. Album does not do his live show any sort of justice. He is truly an experience.

'I've been the Nightbeast...you're welcome.'
Classic.

[AndrewIcex]

I feel like all of PTH's stuff is so interesting and varied within the songs themselves that they can write songs in similar styles and keep it original.

I can see that, and I can see some differences from their old stuff to the new stuff, but I still feel like you could have put the new stuff on the old cd and it would fit right in, maybe not exactly the same, but close enough to where their progression was minimal, and I would have just liked to see more of a change, not like they're bad by any means, just for a bit of a mix up, thats all. I love them, been one of my favorites since forever now, just saying.


Zolof the Rock n Roll Destroyer
Foxy Shazam
The Show is the Rainbow


You are so right about Foxy, but I don't know how popular or respected they can get, they have such a weird/unique sound that they just can't gain the amount of fans that some of the "prettier" singing bands have gotten. His vocals are crazy, and the band themselves are crazy, especially live. They are a blast, and crazier than most any band out there, but they just have too much of an experiemental crazy dance-core sound, I feel like they will always be way underrated.

[more heart]

Ha ha ha ha, I love Nightbeast. Album does not do his live show any sort of justice. He is truly an experience.

'I've been the Nightbeast...you're welcome.'
Classic.

I saw him August with Hit the Lights and he was fucking hysterical. At one point he had a leather vest on that left his beer belly totally visable.

[Rawrr]

I'm going to say Middle Class as they arguably were the first hardcore band ever , even before black flag.

[caveBEAR]

I saw him August with Hit the Lights and he was fucking hysterical. At one point he had a leather vest on that left his beer belly totally visable.

We saw him with HTL for all the Florida dates. He stuffed his pants with a sock.
'There's nothing funny about a regular sized dick. Big dicks are funny, small dicks are funny. Regular? Nope."

Guy's hysterical. Real nice, too. The asshole thing is just on the stage. Moment he's off he's really nice to people who liked what he was up to. He deserves some success.

[thesafeword]

Zolof the Rock n Roll Destroyer
Foxy Shazam
The Show is the Rainbow
Zolof is a one hit wonder at best and not underrated.

[hockeyguitar99]

I can't believe people think Anberlin are underrated.

[fadedmemories]

The Years Gone By

[more heart]

The Years Gone By

See quoted post below
TYGB is terrible.
Every Avenue deserves more credit.
Gwen Stacy is complete garbage rehashed metalcore to the nth degree.
Akissforjersey deserves a lot more credit.
Farewell I've yet to decide on.

2.5/5

Uh oh...haha.

[Rawrr]

I can't believe people think Anberlin are underrated.
They're so indie dude!

[caveBEAR]

The Slackers

[Klatzke]

I'll give you Gwen Stacy but definitely not TYGB. GS problem is the 5 billion breakdowns in each song. If breakdowns were money, they'd single-handedly end the recession we're in.


Edit: Nightbeast is also way underrated hahaha.

See quoted post below


Uh oh...haha.

Gwen Stacy also has some of the worst vocals I've ever heard.

Oh, and.. TYGB is mediocre. Out of all the bands doing what they do, they do it averagely in comparison. Generic arrangements, generic vocals, all sounds the same.

[Klatzke]

I can't believe people think Anberlin are underrated.
I agree. They're in no way underrated, though I do like Cities.

[fadedmemories]

See quoted post below


Uh oh...haha.
How ironic, EA, in my opinion, is rated just right. TYGB is way better than EA but everyone seems to think of TYGB as another one of those dance pop bands just because they're a) one of the newer bands in the scene and b) they're on Rise

[more heart]

Gwen Stacy also has some of the worst vocals I've ever heard.

Oh, and.. TYGB is mediocre. Out of all the bands doing what they do, they do it averagely in comparison. Generic arrangements, generic vocals, all sounds the same.

Well speaking of vocals, they just got a new singer at the end of last year so maybe that will help a bit. TYBG are generic but, I believe they're one of the best at what they do. They really have a nice mix of songs and aren't terribly cliche. I mean it was my AOTY for last year.

[Klatzke]

How ironic, EA, in my opinion, is rated just right. TYGB is way better than EA but everyone seems to think of TYGB as another one of those dance pop bands just because they're a) one of the newer bands in the scene and b) they're on Rise
I know they're not dance pop or whatever, they're just mediocre IMO. Just because it's so called "classic pop punk" doesn't make it good, contrary to what a lot of people on this site seem to think.

[more heart]

How ironic, EA, in my opinion, is rated just right. TYGB is way better than EA but everyone seems to think of TYGB as another one of those dance pop bands just because they're a) one of the newer bands in the scene and b) they're on Rise
I actually like EA a whole lot but TYGB are by far superior. I can't believe how anyone would think they're a dance-pop band at all.

[Klatzke]

Well speaking of vocals, they just got a new singer at the end of last year so maybe that will help a bit. TYBG are generic but, I believe they're one of the best at what they do. THey really have a nice mix of songs and aren't terribly cliche. I mean it was my AOTY for last year.
I found it extremely boring, and really found nothing worth noting when listening.

[more heart]

I found it extremely boring, and really found nothing worth noting when listening.

Really? Now what would you say about All Time Low? Obviously they're not underrated but, I just want your opinion of them.

[Klatzke]

Really? Now what would you say about All Time Low? Obviously they're not underrated but, I just want your opinion of them.
I cannot stand that band, but it's mostly over their attitudes and not the music.
That said, I've never gotten into their music either, and I do believe they're overrated, but not to an extreme extent.

[Klatzke]

More underrated bands:

Oceana
Circus Circus
Warship
FATA
Action Action
Castledoor
Daphne Loves Derby

...and I'll post more as I think of them.

[fadedmemories]

I know they're not dance pop or whatever, they're just mediocre IMO. Just because it's so called "classic pop punk" doesn't make it good, contrary to what a lot of people on this site seem to think.
Forever Comes Too Soon may not be a future classic, I still think they're one of the better pop punk bands today.

I actually like the many different kinds of pop punk, and while TYGB definitely has some of classic/traditional pop punk's elements, I think they're more like the emo influenced kind of pop punk of bands like Saves The Day (Through Being Cool) and old Fall Out Boy. That said, the reason why a lot of people in AP thinks that classic pop punk is equal to good music is nostalgia more than the actual music itself.
I actually like EA a whole lot but TYGB are by far superior. I can't believe how anyone would think they're a dance-pop band at all.
Same here, EA is good, but they can't even come close to matching TYGB.

They're often associated with bands like FTSK and We The Kings because of the two reasons I gave in my earlier post.

[more heart]

I cannot stand that band, but it's mostly over their attitudes and not the music.
That said, I've never gotten into their music either, and I do believe they're overrated, but not to an extreme extent.

I can see why their personalities could piss someone off. Sometimes I get aggrivated by the fact that they think they're going to be the next Blink 182. To me, Forver Comes Too Soon was what I really wished So Wrong It's Right was which is why I really enjoyed FCTS.

Here's another underrated one: THieves and Villains. Now before anyone says anything, this is what i think: Movement was highly dissapointing. The songs as a whole were mediocre at best and in parts, that record was just a bit too polished. That said, I was very impressed by the lyrics and even though there weren't many, it did have a couple standout tracks.

[fadedmemories]

I found it extremely boring, and really found nothing worth noting when listening.
But didn't you give Dance Gavin Dance an 82% score?

[Klatzke]

Forever Comes Too Soon may not be a future classic, I still think they're one of the better pop punk bands today.

I actually like the many different kinds of pop punk, and while TYGB definitely has some of classic/traditional pop punk's elements, I think they're more like the emo influenced kind of pop punk of bands like Saves The Day (Through Being Cool) and old Fall Out Boy. That said, the reason why a lot of people in AP thinks that classic pop punk is equal to good music is nostalgia more than the actual music itself.

Same here, EA is good, but they can't even come close to matching TYGB.

They're often associated with bands like FTSK and We The Kings because of the two reasons I gave in my earlier post.
I completely agree with your point about AP's tastes being rooted in nostalgia.

I still don't think they're even slightly impressive though.

[more heart]

More underrated bands:

Oceana
Circus Circus
Warship
FATA
Action Action
Castledoor
Daphne Loves Derby

...and I'll post more as I think of them.

Definitely agree on Oceana and Action Action.

Ohhhh, in their day, Spitalfield was waaaaay underrated.

[Klatzke]

But didn't you give Dance Gavin Dance an 82% score?
Uhm yeah. Two different genres, a spectacular vocalist, outstanding guitar work.. Guess I don't see a comparison to a band with none of those.

[fadedmemories]

Here's another one: Saves The Day post Stay What You Are.

[takemyhand]

Look Afraid.
They were on tour with Foxy Shazam, I've never heard of them until I saw Foxy & Drmanhattan.
So I went home and looked them up, I could not believe they are so underrated, amazing.
Also, Forever In A Day, they were on tour with Cinematic Sunrise last year, but I think they're breaking up, too bad they're great.
Drmanhattan is great too.

[more heart]

But didn't you give Dance Gavin Dance an 82% score?

No, that was the good Dance Gavin Dance with Jonny.

[Klatzke]

I can see why their personalities could piss someone off. Sometimes I get aggrivated by the fact that they think they're going to be the next Blink 182. To me, Forver Comes Too Soon was what I really wished So Wrong It's Right was which is why I really enjoyed FCTS.

Here's another underrated one: THieves and Villains. Now before anyone says anything, this is what i think: Movement was highly dissapointing. The songs as a whole were mediocre at best and in parts, that record was just a bit too polished. That said, I was very impressed by the lyrics and even though there weren't many, it did have a couple standout tracks.
I liked movement. I had a much different opinion than eveyone else on it. People calleditt watered down, I call it
Moving in a different direction

[Klatzke]

And I apologize about syntax, typing from mobile haha

[more heart]

I liked movement. I had a much different opinion than eveyone else on it. People calleditt watered down, I call it
Moving in a different direction

I, though dissapointed, still liked it.

[fadedmemories]

I completely agree with your point about AP's tastes being rooted in nostalgia.

I still don't think they're even slightly impressive though.
Exactly, just look at what happened to this site when Blink came back.

Maybe you haven't given FCTS enough time to grow on you? That was a fantastic pop punk record.

[fadedmemories]

Uhm yeah. Two different genres, a spectacular vocalist, outstanding guitar work.. Guess I don't see a comparison to a band with none of those.
More like one mediocre singer, a trainwreck of a screamer, decent guitar work that still can't come close to compensating for the terrible screaming and lyrics.

[fadedmemories]

No, that was the good Dance Gavin Dance with Jonny.
There is no such thing.

[Klatzke]

Exactly, just look at what happened to this site when Blink came back.

Maybe you haven't given FCTS enough time to grow on you? That was a fantastic pop punk record.
Listened to an advance stream 2 or 3 times..
Like I said, absolutely nothing about it was outstanding to me.

[more heart]

And I apologize about syntax, typing from mobile haha

Forgiven

[Klatzke]

More like one mediocre singer, a trainwreck of a screamer, decent guitar work that still can't come close to compensating for the terrible screaming and lyrics.
Hah I'm not on the johnny craig bandwagon but even I have to admit it's above average. And the guitar work was exceptional, not to mention the structuring on that album was extremely impressive.

[SilenceBrokenTT]

More underrated bands:

Oceana
Circus Circus
Warship
FATA
Action Action
Castledoor
Daphne Loves Derby

...and I'll post more as I think of them.

FATA? Really? They're well past their prime by about 5 years... at least.

[more heart]

There is no such thing.

There was but alas, those days are forever gone.

[fadedmemories]

Listened to an advance stream 2 or 3 times..
Like I said, absolutely nothing about it was outstanding to me.
I can't get how you find Every Avenue to be underrated while TYGB is mediocre.

[Klatzke]

FATA? Really? They're well past their prime by about 5 years... at least.correct sir, but HAWBTE was rather good and rather underappreciated.

There was but alas, those days are forever gone.yepp, though they'll be much better on happiness

[more heart]

yepp, though they'll be much better on happiness

I do have renewed faith with that record.

[Klatzke]

I can't get how you find Every Avenue to be underrated while TYGB is mediocre.
Ehh.. I just think every avenue gets unnecessary shit, maybe not underrated.

And it just comes down to preference, but as far as I'm concerned TYGB just don't have anything going for them.

[fadedmemories]

Hah I'm not on the johnny craig bandwagon but even I have to admit it's above average. And the guitar work was exceptional, not to mention the structuring on that album was extremely impressive.
Decent at best singer. He was lucky that his bandmates at DGD and Emarosa aren't any better at their instruments. They make his vocals sound better.
There was but alas, those days are forever gone.
Their EP Whatever I Say Is (forgot the rest of the title) was a decent release I have to admit. Their next two records made me feel violated.

[Klatzke]

I do have renewed faith with that record.
No more mess......


Loljkpun

[Klatzke]

Decent at best singer. He was lucky that his bandmates at DGD and Emarosa aren't any better at their instruments. They make his vocals sound better.

Their EP Whatever I Say Is (forgot the rest of the title) was a decent release I have to admit. Their next two records made me feel violated.
Lol are you kidding? You better not ever tote another pop bands guitar work if you're saying that.

[more heart]

Decent at best singer. He was lucky that his bandmates at DGD and Emarosa aren't any better at their instruments. They make his vocals sound better.

Their EP Whatever I Say Is (forgot the rest of the title) was a decent release I have to admit. Their next two records made me feel violated.

WHAT!!! I actually think Jonny is one of the better vocalists actually and that DGD(before and after the s/t) and Emarosa are pretty good. Oh well, there's still Zack Dawson....

No more mess......


Loljkpun

His departure alone means that screams will be better and the lyrics will be better.

Edit: What's your new avatar? I can't tell since it's so small.

[fadedmemories]

Ehh.. I just think every avenue gets unnecessary shit, maybe not underrated.

And it just comes down to preference, but as far as I'm concerned TYGB just don't have anything going for them.
Fair enouh, I like both bands, I just prefer TYGB

How about TYGB's lyrics? You have to acknowledge the fact that their lyrics are topnotch dude.

[Klatzke]

WHAT!!! I actually think Jonny is one of the better vocalists actually and that DGD(before and after the s/t) and Emarosa are pretty good. Oh well, there's still Zack Dawson....



His departure alone means that screams will be better and the lyrics will be better.

Edit: What's your new avatar? I can't tell since it's so small.
Andy Shauf's Darker Days.... Sooo good, I've been repping it so much haha

Fair enouh, I like both bands, I just prefer TYGB

How about TYGB's lyrics? You have to acknowledge the fact that their lyrics are topnotch dude. I haven't ever read them. I'll go do that.

[fadedmemories]

Lol are you kidding? You better not ever tote another pop bands guitar work if you're saying that.
The guitar work in a pop band and whatever genre DGD is, is extremely different. Maybe I just need to listen to more of these Rise Records stuff or whatever, I find nothing special about the instrumentation of bands like this.

I have to admit that their drummer is good though.

[Klatzke]

The guitar work in a pop band and whatever genre DGD is, is extremely different. Maybe I just need to listen to more of these Rise Records stuff or whatever, I find nothing special about the instrumentation of bands like this.

I have to admit that their drummer is good though.
How do you think their guitar work is not ambitious? Just listening to a single song and you can hear it. I'll admit that Mess' screaming about kills the music, but the guitar is definitely a strength.

[fadedmemories]

WHAT!!! I actually think Jonny is one of the better vocalists actually and that DGD(before and after the s/t) and Emarosa are pretty good. Oh well, there's still Zack Dawson....

Emarosa's Relativity suffers from the fact that it's basically a Jonny Craig solo album, and Jonny isn't that good at all.

[fadedmemories]

I haven't ever read them. I'll go do that.
Much better dude :-d

[Klatzke]

Uhh.. these lyrics...

"Let's hop the next train to the city baby
Let's buy a penthouse suite in Vegas or L.A. (YEAH)
They never sleep so why keep wasting our days here?
Can't stop my feet from running now.

We can make it where everything is fun.
We're on the border line of being wasted.
We can make it if I forget to mention. alleged.
assumptions we're in the clear."


"I'm still big on saying sorry
like every chance I get
I say I'm sorry that i met you

I'm still big on taking chances (whoa)
when every chance I see you,
is another chance I get to walk away

I'll give
every last word to you
You make
your self sound dumber when you're mad
you know i always hated that"


Those are terrible.

[Klatzke]

Emarosa's Relativity suffers from the fact that it's basically a Jonny Craig solo album, and Jonny isn't that good at all.
yeah, Emarosa blows.

[eliselovesmusic]

Glasvegas

Their self titled album is amazing and well worth listening too. Look up the songs Geraldine and It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry.

[more heart]

Andy Shauf's Darker Days.... Sooo good, I've been repping it so much haha

I might give it a listen...

Back to the thread. As far as underrated bands go, how much of Rise is truely underrated because there label gets a ton of shit. Obviously W!TG, OM&M(if they go the rout I believe they will), AA!, and Catherine(with their new record) are all shitty but what about the rest?

For example take Oceana. Clearly a talented band they gets shit simply for being signed to Rise.

[fadedmemories]

How do you think their guitar work is not ambitious? Just listening to a single song and you can hear it. I'll admit that Mess' screaming about kills the music, but the guitar is definitely a strength.
It just doesn't work imo.

[1mastalker]

I Set My Friends On Fire

Explanation: When I first heard that crank dat song I wanted to cut my dam ears off. However, one day I was downloading some cds to try and find new music and I remembered they released their full length the week before. I put it on and I realized.......::sigh:: I like ISMFOF. Theyre catchy.....what can I say?

Just skip hxc 2-step and crank dat

[fadedmemories]

Uhh.. these lyrics...

"Let's hop the next train to the city baby
Let's buy a penthouse suite in Vegas or L.A. (YEAH)
They never sleep so why keep wasting our days here?
Can't stop my feet from running now.

We can make it where everything is fun.
We're on the border line of being wasted.
We can make it if I forget to mention. alleged.
assumptions we're in the clear."


"I'm still big on saying sorry
like every chance I get
I say I'm sorry that i met you

I'm still big on taking chances (whoa)
when every chance I see you,
is another chance I get to walk away

I'll give
every last word to you
You make
your self sound dumber when you're mad
you know i always hated that"


Those are terrible.
Those are some of the best tongue in cheek lyrics ever written since FOB's From Under The Cork Tree

[Klatzke]

I might give it a listen...

Back to the thread. As far as underrated bands go, how much of Rise is truely underrated because there label gets a ton of shit. Obviously W!TG, OM&M(if they go the rout I believe they will), AA!, and Catherine(with their new record) are all shitty but what about the rest?

For example take Oceana. Clearly a talented band they gets shit simply for being signed to Rise.
It's folk pop, but it's gorgeous.

Oceana, BOAD, DGD, In:Aviate, Tides of Man

The rest deserve their rep imo.

[more heart]

Uhh.. these lyrics...

"Let's hop the next train to the city baby
Let's buy a penthouse suite in Vegas or L.A. (YEAH)
They never sleep so why keep wasting our days here?
Can't stop my feet from running now.

We can make it where everything is fun.
We're on the border line of being wasted.
We can make it if I forget to mention. alleged.
assumptions we're in the clear."


"I'm still big on saying sorry
like every chance I get
I say I'm sorry that i met you

I'm still big on taking chances (whoa)
when every chance I see you,
is another chance I get to walk away

I'll give
every last word to you
You make
your self sound dumber when you're mad
you know i always hated that"


Those are terrible.

Well, for pop punk it's upper-tier.

[fadedmemories]

yeah, Emarosa blows.
That we can agree on.

[Klatzke]

Those are some of the best tongue in cheek lyrics ever written since FOB's From Under The Cork Tree
Well, that's a hyperbole. Lines like:

"you make yourself sound dumber when you're mad
you know i always hated that"

aren't impressive.

The only of those that I found somewhat good are:

"I'm still big on saying sorry
like every chance I get
I say I'm sorry that i met you"

[Klatzke]

It just doesn't work imo.

Obviously not a fan of the genre haha.

I Set My Friends On Fire

Explanation: When I first heard that crank dat song I wanted to cut my dam ears off. However, one day I was downloading some cds to try and find new music and I remembered they released their full length the week before. I put it on and I realized.......::sigh:: I like ISMFOF. Theyre catchy.....what can I say?

Just skip hxc 2-step and crank dat

Oh god no.

[more heart]

It's folk pop, but it's gorgeous.

Oceana, BOAD, DGD, In:Aviate, Tides of Man

The rest deserve their rep imo.

I know your not big on them whatsoevever but, I think For The Fallen Dreams are pretty good. They take a style of music focused on the predictable breakdown in the most oviously of places and add a little melod which, can often be looked down upon in that style.

BTE's s/t was pretty good but The Dawn of My Death was average at best.

[1mastalker]

Obviously not a fan of the genre haha.



Oh god no.

LMAO I find it funny coming from a guy who likes oceana

But seriously I thought that every time I thought about that band until I listened to them

[Klatzke]

I know your not big on them whatsoevever but, I think For The Fallen Dreams are pretty good. They take a style of music focused on the predictable breakdown in the most oviously of places and add a little melod which, can often be looked down upon in that style.

BTE's s/t was pretty good but The Dawn of My Death was average at best.
They were both average at best. Idk what I was on when I reviewed their latest one, must have just been in the mood for it when I typed it up.

And FTFD have never impressed me when I've listened, though I'll maybe check out the new album.

[Klatzke]

LMAO I find it funny coming from a guy who likes oceana

But seriously I thought that every time I thought about that band until I listened to them
Oh, because Oceana is actually creative and all ISMFOF does is ride gimmick after gimmick? You're very correct.

[more heart]

LMAO I find it funny coming from a guy who likes oceana

Oceana>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.ISMFOF and even that's an understatement

You know a band is shitty when they only got popular because of a cver song. A shitty cover song might I add.

They were both average at best. Idk what I was on when I reviewed their latest one, must have just been in the mood for it when I typed it up.

And FTFD have never impressed me when I've listened, though I'll maybe check out the new album.

If you listeten to anything off the last record, skip "Vengence". It's definitely their weakest song lyricly even though I like it.

You are nothing,
Nothing more but a common whore
When will you learn your lesson,
MOTHERFUCKER!!!!

[fadedmemories]

Well, that's a hyperbole. Lines like:

"you make yourself sound dumber when you're mad
you know i always hated that"

aren't impressive.

The only of those that I found somewhat good are:

"I'm still big on saying sorry
like every chance I get
I say I'm sorry that i met you"
Wake me when I'm dreaming of you
cuz it's pointless to sleep all alone in my room.
It's cold here in Jersey and you barely know me.
And my heart wants to leave, so get up.
get up and go.
Break me when I'm dreaming of you
because I'm better off broken left alone in my room.
It's cold here in jersey and you should come join me and
my heart wants to leave. My heart can't move my feet.


4 am, it's pointless.
To think I'll be sleeping next to you.
Pills won't hold me back.
the way that I remember holding on to you.
And it's scary to think how I line my walls
with lyrics to all your favorite songs
and how I still wear my heart on my sleeve to see.
exactly what it's missing. You from me.


You can catch me on the rooftop
I'll be the one screaming
Your name at the top of my lungs.
It's a certain grave and I do everything for you in vain.
I open up and I fall right on my face
Obviously not a fan of the genre haha.

I actually like stuff like old The Used and Thursday

[rising_tied]

UNderrated rapper - TECH N9NE

[fadedmemories]

You know a band is shitty when they only got popular because of a cver song. A shitty cover song might I add.

qft

[more heart]

Good underrated abnd: Asteria

[Klatzke]

Oceana>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.ISMFOF and even that's an understatement

You know a band is shitty when they only got popular because of a cver song. A shitty cover song might I add.



If you listeten to anything off the last record, skip "Vengence". It's definitely their weakest song lyricly even though I like it.

You are nothing,
Nothing more but a common whore
When will you learn your lesson,
MOTHERFUCKER!!!!
lol ligeas are worse, so no worries

[fadedmemories]

Good underrated abnd: Asteria
Definitely. How the fuck does that band manage to stay unsigned.

[Klatzke]

I actually like stuff like old The Used and Thursday

I'll agree those lyrics were better.
And those are very very veryyyy loosely the same genre.

Good underrated abnd: Asteria

Agreed. Sparks the Rescue as well, btw.

[more heart]

Definitely. How the fuck does that band manage to stay unsigned.

They were signed to Just Surrender's(Hmmm...) old label when they released SLip Into Something More Comfortable.
Agreed. Sparks the Rescue as well, btw.

Definitely agreed.

[fadedmemories]

I'll agree those lyrics were better.
And those are very very veryyyy loosely the same genre.

:woot:

I'll take those two bands, together with Finch and Thrice any day over Dance Gavin Dance.

[more heart]

lol ligeas are worse, so no worries

God, how could I forget them? They(Ligeia) had a song on their first record called "Household Stereotypes' that wasn't too bad.

[fadedmemories]

They were signed to Just Surrender's(Hmmm...) old label when they released SLip Into Something More Comfortable.

Wasn't it JT from Hawthorne Heights' label?

[the daniel]

I'd have to say Pierce the Veil. Sure, most of their fansbase is a following of 14 year old scene girls, its just something you have to look past. And sure, Vic's vocals do take a little to get used to at first. But once you get used to it and accept it, it all blends together perfectly. Like Fear Before's new record. The vocals are no where near amazing, but there is no other way to do it. Most people don't take their music very seriously, but instead their first impression would be, "Oh look...another generic pop band". Again, they have to look behind everything and take a good hard look at all the technicality and musicainship these guys put in their music. Wow, I went really far with this, but I think they deserve alot more recognition.

TOO LONG; DIDN'T READ: PIERCE THE VEIL.

EDIT: Oh, and THRICE.

[fadedmemories]

Thrice is worshipped on this site. Well deserved.

[1mastalker]

Oh, because Oceana is actually creative and all ISMFOF does is ride gimmick after gimmick? You're very correct.

Oceana's talented because they can let notes ring during the verse and then play power chords while the other guitarist plays 3 notes in the chorus?

I'm not saying ISMFOF are musical geniuses. I'm not even saying they're good at their instruments. I'm saying people underrate them because of that single song without listening to anything else they put out.

Also what gimmick were ISMFOF a part of before their current sound?

You know a band is shitty when they only got popular because of a cver song. A shitty cover song might I add.
So you never actually tried to listen to them?

If Sparks The Rescue got famous off a shitty cover that you think is annoying as fuck(I can't stand to listen to crank dat) would you have never listened to them?

[Klatzke]

Definitely agreed.
Surprised you didn't put them haha.


I'll take those two bands, together with Finch and Thrice any day over Dance Gavin Dance.

Genre preference haha.

God, how could I forget them? They(Ligeia) had a song on their first record called "Household Stereotypes' that wasn't too bad.

"The Blackout" is a good song, but overall they're not underrated. They're just super generic.

TOO LONG; DIDN'T READ: PIERCE THE VEIL.

EDIT: Oh, and THRICE.

Thrice is not underrated in any way, they get a lot of hype.

Totally agree on PTV though.

[fadedmemories]

Genre preference haha.

Yup. Thursday makes real post hardcore. DGD makes faux post hardcore.

[more heart]

Oceana's talented because they can let notes ring during the verse and then play power chords while the other guitarist plays 3 notes in the chorus?

I'm not saying ISMFOF are musical geniuses. I'm not even saying they're good at their instruments. I'm saying people underrate them because of that single song without listening to anything else they put out.

Also what gimmick were ISMFOF a part of before their current sound?


So you never actually tried to listen to them?

If Sparks The Rescue got famous off a shitty cover that you think is annoying as fuck(I can't stand to listen to crank dat) would you have never listened to them?

Well, Sparks the Rescue is a very different band compared to ISMFOF. Apples to Oranges....

[more heart]

PTV definitely gets a ton of shit due to their fanbase.

[UnderMyDreams]

Uh... when that album came out it was all over AP.

I'm not talking about on AP... Just because a band is popular on AP doesn't mean they can't be underrated... Valencia is very much so even if the people on this site like them. Their album isn't selling many copies and their record company isn't pushing them. They don't have a ton of fans.

The number of fans on AbsolutePunk doesn't make a band not underrated.

[the daniel]

PTV definitely gets a ton of shit due to their fanbase.
Same goes with any Rise band with talent (Oceana, Dance Gavin Dance, Emarosa, In:Aviate). I feel the same way with Pierce the Veil as I do with Chiodos. This is going too far for you guys, I know. But theres something about the theatherical feel with Bone Palace Ballet that I love so much. I actually talked to Rob, Denny and the tour manager of Oceana and I suggested them to just drop off from Rise. They said that Craig, of Rise Records, does a lot for the band and all of the otherbands in the record label as well. But having the Rise Records tagged on your CD is like having a fresh piece of shit, just shat on top of your favourite Rise band's CD. It really sucks for those bands.

[Klatzke]

Yup. Thursday makes real post hardcore. DGD makes faux post hardcore.
.... not really

[softhands]

PTV definitely gets a ton of shit due to their fanbase.

And they are horrible.

[stayillogical]

More people need to get into Edison Glass. Seriously missing out.

[fadedmemories]

.... not really
Yes really, you could see how one band has redefined the genre and how the other is influenced by bands that came out during the screamo explotion of a few years ago.

[Sief]

blessthefall
Joan of Arc
Escape the Fate
The Kooks

[bowl of oranges]

blessthefall
Joan of Arc
Escape the Fate
The KooksNo

[bowl of oranges]

Algernon Cadwallader
Peter Bjorn and John
Vetiver

[porttheman]

That's how I got into him. I saw him open for Cursive a few years an was blown away be his energy. His setup was sweet with his art videos front and center. I really like he becauase he reminds me of Atom and His Package

Nice. I saw him with 12 Gauge Valentine and The Number 12 Looks Like You. Kinda a weird show for him to play,but it was great.

[Klatzke]

Yes really, you could see how one band has redefined the genre and how the other is influenced by bands that came out during the screamo explotion of a few years ago.
I could say the same for just about every pop band you like. Glass house..........

[ablueskytragedy]

The Anniversary

[porttheman]

Baroness

[crushlustcrash]

Portugal.The Man. is highly underrated to me.Theyre not getting the attention they really deserve honestly.
Oh and New Years Day.Thank god they didnt broke up.

[caveBEAR]

I think The Riverboat Gamblers are pretty underrated. Underneath the Owl and To The Confusion of Our Enemies were both really good, but I think they are both growers. RBG seem to have (IMO) a style that doesn't jump out at you even though the songs are very energetic, so they have to grow.

So if you don't listen a few times you may just forget about them. Hence, underrated.

[Sief]

No

No? I don't mean they're underrated in general, but they are underrated towards they're type of music. Like of course blessthefall isn't an underrated Pop Punk band, you know what I mean?

[danny.deathstar]

I have never really listened to them, apart from a few songs, just enough to know they are awful.

its personal choice isnt it, they are quite in your face with the vocals and that, even though i like them, i do think they are a hate love type thing

[Hey Kevin]

Baroness

no way
that band blows and get some big street cred

[fadedmemories]

I could say the same for just about every pop band you like. Glass house..........
...and for every "post hardcore" band that you like :-d

[porttheman]

no way
that band blows and get some big street cred

I like this band alot:shrug:
Well atleast where im from no one really knows them,plus ive seen them twice and the there wasnt alot of people there.

[Klatzke]

...and for every "post hardcore" band that you like :-d
haha how about we just admit we like some different bands? Would work a lot better than this back and forth since we both know we have valid points.

[fadedmemories]

haha how about we just admit we like some different bands? Would work a lot better than this back and forth since we both know we have valid points.
:hug:

/creep haha

Anyway, give me some of the pop bands that you like.

[Klatzke]

:hug:

/creep haha

Anyway, give me some of the pop bands that you like.
We Still Dream
Four Year Strong (ish)
Daphne Loves Derby
1997
Meg & Dia
Action Action
Capital Lights
Cartel
The Heyday
Sparks the Rescue
Bedlight For Blue Eyes' latest album

[Hamlet]

This is lame. All the bands you like that aren't well known are put in the 'underrated' pile, and all the famous bands you don't like get put in the 'overrated' pile.

That being said, The Panic Division.

[fadedmemories]

We Still Dream
Four Year Strong (ish)
Daphne Loves Derby
1997
Meg & Dia
Action Action
Capital Lights
Cartel
The Heyday
Sparks the Rescue
Bedlight For Blue Eyes' latest album
I only disagree with the ones I bolded, never heard of The Heyday though.
This is lame. All the bands you like that aren't well known are put in the 'underrated' pile, and all the famous bands you don't like get put in the 'overrated' pile.

Nope.

[Klatzke]

I only disagree with the ones I bolded, never heard of The Heyday though.

Nope.
Whatya mean disagree? As in you don't like them?

And check out the Heyday, you should digg.

[fadedmemories]

Whatya mean disagree? As in you don't like them?

And check out the Heyday, you should digg.
I don't think they're overrated.

RIYL?

[Hey Kevin]

The Heyday havent done anything interesting

[Klatzke]

I don't think they're overrated.

RIYL?
http://www.theinterlude.com/index.php?section=reviews&id=62

[fadedmemories]

http://www.theinterlude.com/index.php?section=reviews&id=62
Style: Country/indie (whichever you prefer to call it) tinged pop-rock
Want haha

[NEP633]

ink & dagger.

[Klatzke]

Want haha
lol exactly. I love that kind of pop rock

[more heart]

No? I don't mean they're underrated in general, but they are underrated towards they're type of music. Like of course blessthefall isn't an underrated Pop Punk band, you know what I mean?

No, just no. Escape the Fate is terrible and while I like blessthefall a bit, they are in no way shape of form underrated.

[Hey Kevin]

ink & dagger.

Guess who was in that band...

http://www.temple.edu/philapeople/images/eric.gif

[shimmyshakes]

Oceana

[alexa_ATL]

LCD Soundsystem
Miniature Tigers
Meg & Dia
The Pink Spiders

[IWasaCamera]

Wow.

[KevinForReal]

The Starting Line

[circatbs]

Dance Gavin Dance
Lower Definition


'nuff

[circatbs]

We Still Dream
Four Year Strong (ish)
Daphne Loves Derby
1997
Meg & Dia
Action Action
Capital Lights
Cartel
The Heyday
Sparks the Rescue
Bedlight For Blue Eyes' latest album

I don't really care for that album, I love their first though.

[makeshiftmind]

The Flatliners don't get enough love

[circatbs]

Decent at best singer. He was lucky that his bandmates at DGD and Emarosa aren't any better at their instruments. They make his vocals sound better.

Their EP Whatever I Say Is (forgot the rest of the title) was a decent release I have to admit. Their next two records made me feel violated.

:nono:

DGD have the best guitar work of any band in their genre, no contest.

[fadedmemories]

lol exactly. I love that kind of pop rock
:overhead:
:nono:

DGD have the best guitar work of any band in their genre, no contest.
Meh.

[circatbs]

:overhead:

Meh.

Have you heard the instrumentals to Untitled? That'll change your mind.

[fadedmemories]

Have you heard the instrumentals to Untitled? That'll change your mind.
Are you referring to their S/T? As I said before, that album made me feel violated.

[circatbs]

Are you referring to their S/T? As I said before, that album made me feel violated.

Yeah, but it's Untitled. And I'm talking about the demos they released, they were only instrumental. they're incredible

[fadedmemories]

Yeah, but it's Untitled. And I'm talking about the demos they released, they were only instrumental. they're incredible
I haven't hear it, but instrumentals don't do much for me, I want a full, cohesive song.

[circatbs]

I haven't hear it, but instrumentals don't do much for me, I want a full, cohesive song.

well, to each their own

[fadedmemories]

well, to each their own
:-)

I'm not a total hater though, I admit their drummer is really good (at times)

[murrich]

Brand New, Blink 182, Say Anything,

[Handraa]

Alesana...they are SO GOOD!!
No, no I'm kidding.

[circatbs]

Brand New, Blink 182, Say Anything,

dont forget Manchester Orchestra and The Gaslight Anthem

[murrich]

dont forget Manchester Orchestra and The Gaslight Anthem


Yeah, The Gaslight Anthem pretty much invented Punk.

[circatbs]

Yeah, The Gaslight Anthem pretty much invented Punk.

totally

The '59 Sound is the best record ever made, duh.

[Hey Kevin]

totally

The '59 Sound is the best record ever made, duh.

like when Springsteen invented Rock n Roll and Folk at the same time

[circatbs]

like when Springsteen invented Rock n Roll and Folk at the same time

fuck yeah!

[fadedmemories]

totally

The '59 Sound is the best record ever made, duh.
The 59 Sound is better than sex.

Seriously though, I cannot believe they beat Sunny Day Real Estate in round one.

[circatbs]

The 59 Sound is better than sex.

Seriously though, I cannot believe they beat Sunny Day Real Estate in round one.

Oh man I know. SDRE are great, but i think they're a bit overrated. There are many "emo" bands that are much better than them.

[fadedmemories]

Oh man I know. SDRE are great, but i think they're a bit overrated. There are many "emo" bands that are much better than them.
They are way, way better than Gaslight.

[circatbs]

They are way, way better than Gaslight.

They are, but then again, Gaslight aren't an emo band. SDRE get a lot of credit for being a relatively "mainstream" emo band, when there are countless bands in the same genre that are better than them.

[fadedmemories]

They are, but then again, Gaslight aren't an emo band. SDRE get a lot of credit for being a relatively "mainstream" emo band, when there are countless bands in the same genre that are better than them.
Gaslight is hyped up as the band that will revive real punk rock. I honestly cannot understand what's so special about them. Everything from the vocals to the lyrics, I'm sure I've heard of it before. SDRE on the other hand created not one, but two classic albums in the 90's emo/indiepop scene, Diary and the Pink album.

[flks511]

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Also:
After the Anthems
Classic Case
Hazen Street
The Hoodies
Hometown Anthem
Lakota
Trust Company
What Made Milwaukee Famous

[AndrewIcex]

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Also:
After the Anthems
Classic Case
Hazen Street
The Hoodies
Hometown Anthem
Lakota
Trust Company
What Made Milwaukee Famous


Definitely them, for sure.

[flks511]

Definitely them, for sure.
Yeah, I've been liking "Stronger" and "The War Is Over" lately. (And by the way, nice user title).

[Broden Terry]

I'd have to say Brigade.

[NEP633]

Guess who was in that band...

http://www.temple.edu/philapeople/images/eric.gif

haha yup

[love_american_style]

architects
comadre
far

[TRYK!]

the autumns!

[Dagless]

The National

[AndrewIcex]

Yeah, I've been liking "Stronger" and "The War Is Over" lately. (And by the way, nice user title).


Haha thanks

[poi]

Oh man I know. SDRE are great, but i think they're a bit overrated. There are many "emo" bands that are much better than them.wat

[circatbs]

wat

yeah. they are. everyone thinks they're Godlike and the epitome of emo when they're not.

[mmmmmpoetry]

Chuck Berry

[poi]

yeah. they are. everyone thinks they're Godlike and the epitome of emo when they're not. lol says guy who probably jocked tenor boy and his boring backing band as epitome of progressive.

[thesafeword]

Oooh, I love it when 14 and 15 year-olds argue over their musical tastes.

[circatbs]

lol says guy who probably jocked tenor boy and his boring backing band as epitome of progressive.

you don't even make sense. If you say that SDRE are the best or one of the best emo bands then you are either
1. lying
2. severely deprived of good emo music

Oooh, I love it when 14 and 15 year-olds argue over their musical tastes.

I'm trying not to argue....plus he started it which is a first :-d

[fadedmemories]

yeah. they are. everyone thinks they're Godlike and the epitome of emo when they're not.
No they're not, The Get Up Kids are, but SDRE is good enough for number 2.

[circatbs]

No they're not, The Get Up Kids are, but SDRE is good enough for number 2.

SDRE are good but they aren't that good. The Get Up Kids aren't really even emo, I don't know why so many people say that.

[poi]

you don't even make sense. If you say that SDRE are the best or one of the best emo bands then you are either
1. lying
2. severely deprived of good emo music



I'm trying not to argue....plus he started it which is a first :-d yeah your right. avalon is the best emo album ever.

[circatbs]

yeah your right. avalon is the best emo album ever.

bahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah ha. okay. enough with the sarcastic comments, punk. I have never, and will never, say that. it's nothing close to emo. just because you're finding out for the first time that Sunny Day Real Estate don't make out with the emo Gods, doesn't mean you can act all butthurt and make up shit. They are overrated and not even CLOSE to being the best or the most influential emo band. Now of course, most of this is a matter of opinion, but some of it is not. i feel like people adore them because they are an accessible indie-emo band from the 1990's and influenced many bands that are around today. big fucking deal. you should at least know what you're talking about before you start shit.

Ge8ucvLYLRc

kthxbai

[fadedmemories]

SDRE are good but they aren't that good. The Get Up Kids aren't really even emo, I don't know why so many people say that.
Really now, I implore you to stop whatever you're doing right now, and listen to SDRE's Diary and Pink album. You won't regret it :-)
You're probably referring to the first wave of emo/emocore bands that started out during the late 80's and early 90's. As for me I consider the 90's midwest emo indie scene to as the definition of emo. That said, TGUK made what is probably the greatest and most influential emo record of all time Something To Write Home About, not to mention, they were the only band from the second generation of emo bands to survive, stay relevant and continue creating music until the 21st century, before their demise in 2005.

[circatbs]

Really now, I implore you to stop whatever you're doing right now, and listen to SDRE's Diary and Pink album. You won't regret it :-)
You're probably referring to the first wave of emo/emocore bands that started out during the late 80's and early 90's. As for me I consider the 90's midwest emo indie scene to as the definition of emo. That said, TGUK made what is probably the greatest and most influential emo record of all time Something To Write Home About, not to mention, they were the only band from the second generation of emo bands to survive, stay relevant and continue creating music until the 21st century, before their demise in 2005.

I have listened to SDRE's discography countless times. I need no introductions. I am referring to the same emo you are. I implore you to listen to Rites Of Spring's S/T album, or Mineral's The Power Of Failing, Texas Is The Reason's Do You Know Who You Are? or even The Promise Ring's 30 Degrees Everywhere.

I consider the definition of emo to be bands like Rites Of Spring, Texas Is The Reason, Mineral, The Gloria Record, and then other bands/subgenres such as Saetia, I Would Set Myself On Fire For You, The Saddest Landscape, etc. "Emo" is what I consider to be emotive hardcore and things similar. That includes Screamo, indie-emo, post-hardcore, and post-emo which is what I would consider The Get Up Kids to be.

TGUK made nowhere near the most influential emo record of all time. Sure, it was a good effort from one of the best post-emo/pop-punk bands of their time, but nowhere near the most influentia; emo album. As I said before, listen to Mineral, Rites Of Spring, Texas Is The Reason, The Promise Ring, or countless other similar bands and then say that STWHA is the most influential emo album of all time. Rites Of Spring were emo pioneers, and I credit them with "creating" the genre, per se.

[Klatzke]

Oh..

At the Soundawn
Biology
Blindside
The Bronze Episode
Circus Circus
Coconut Records
Confide
The Constellation Branch
Dizmas
Envy on the Coast
Feels Like July
Ghenghis Tron

[thesafeword]

Oh..

At the Soundawn
Biology
Blindside
The Bronze Episode
Circus Circus
Coconut Records
Confide
The Constellation Branch
Dizmas
Envy on the Coast
Feels Like July
Ghenghis Tron
Try again.

[circatbs]

Oh..

At the Soundawn
Biology
Blindside
The Bronze Episode
Circus Circus
Coconut Records
Confide
The Constellation Branch
Dizmas
Envy on the Coast
Feels Like July
Ghenghis Tron

These guys are great. I DL'ed their album from Free Music Friday and I love it.

I feel like I'm quoting you a lot tonight haha

[Klatzke]

Try again.
Don't like those two I guess? EOTC just for what I think is unecessary hate, and I personally like CR.