3 Most over-rated bands ever

[Legendary]

The Beatles best songs are NOT played on the radio. So anyone who says "The Beatles" without actually listening to basically the entire Beatles discography at least once is speaking from sheer ignorance.

 

[clamum]

LOL @ the Beatles responses... *shakes head* :laugh:

 

[6StringSamurai]

Originally posted by: Bubba the Love Sponge
The opinions on bands of anybody under 30 are worthless, especially the under 30 morons that inhabit this forum.

How sad, such narrow-mindedness. I dub you the narrow-minded troll.

EDIT: HOLY FVSK MAN! Put a NSFW in your sig by that link....jaysus...

 

[greys2k]

G-UNIT
U2
COLDPLAY

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: Legendary
The Beatles best songs are NOT played on the radio. So anyone who says "The Beatles" without actually listening to basically the entire Beatles discography at least once is speaking from sheer ignorance.

I don't think I've ever heard "Tomorrow Never Knows" on the radio, and it's one of my favorites. I might have heard "Fixing a Hole" once on the radio.

 

[ntdz]

Originally posted by: KarmaPolice
Havent read the entire post but I hope no one said Radiohead!

Umm...

Overated eh?

U2

How could Radiohead be overrated when they're one of the best bands ever... Also, Oasis may be a bit overrated, but they're still decent. Pearl Jam is definetly not overrated, they're a very good band as well. Nirvana is clearly an overrated band...they aren't even as good as Soundgarden or Pearl Jam. Pink Floyd is overrated too, they have some good songs but I don't think they're anywhere near Led Zeppelin or the Beatles.

 

[Legendary]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: Legendary
The Beatles best songs are NOT played on the radio. So anyone who says "The Beatles" without actually listening to basically the entire Beatles discography at least once is speaking from sheer ignorance.

I don't think I've ever heard "Tomorrow Never Knows" on the radio, and it's one of my favorites. I might have heard "Fixing a Hole" once on the radio.

One of my favorites is "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" which I've never heard on the radio. Their pop best made the radio charts, and thus are considered the #1s, but they're so much better than those songs (although the catchyness of the 1s cannot be denied)

 

[LordNoob]

The Beatles are not overrated. I agree with the above posters pointing out that what makes them good is not simply their radio singles but the depth of their music on most of their albums. On either CD or vinyl or both I have (off the top of my head):

White Album
Abbey Road
Let It Be
Rubber Soul
Help!
Revolver
Magical Mystery Tour
Sgt. Pepper's
Beatles 1967-1970


There is some great stuff hidden away on many of their albums that you will never hear on the radio. Also, Abbey Road in its totality is amazing (with just a couple exceptions).

The fact is that any of the beatles-whether it be George, Ringo, John, or Paul- could have easily had a successful solo career. They are all individually talented and together they are worthy of their reputation.

Further, Radiohead is not overrated. How many other bands have maintained the staying power and appeal of a band around for this long that has also innovated with each new release and essentially steered their musical genre?

Also, while U2's latest release Vertigo may have been overhyped and perhaps overrated, U2 as a band is certainly not overrated. They have had some amazing tracks over the years and simply because your 13 year old mind can only remember the most recent album of any given artist at one time does not take away from their vast musical contribution.

When I above posted that the three most overrated bands in my opinion were Creed, Nickelback, and Limp Bizkit, I did so because I fail to see their musical contribution or staying power despite their past or present mass popularity.

The fact is that virtually every single Nickelback song sounds the same and I don't even feel that I need to justify my choices of Creed or Limp Bizkit.


Cliffs:

1) The Beatles are amazing, not overrated
2) Radiohead has been a consistent innovator and joy to listen to... also not overrated
3) U2's status should not be deemed 'overrated' due to one less than stellar recent release
4) Nickelback, Creed, and Limp Bizkit are still overrated

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: Legendary

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: Legendary
The Beatles best songs are NOT played on the radio. So anyone who says "The Beatles" without actually listening to basically the entire Beatles discography at least once is speaking from sheer ignorance.

I don't think I've ever heard "Tomorrow Never Knows" on the radio, and it's one of my favorites. I might have heard "Fixing a Hole" once on the radio.

One of my favorites is "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" which I've never heard on the radio. Their pop best made the radio charts, and thus are considered the #1s, but they're so much better than those songs (although the catchyness of the 1s cannot be denied)

I would say they don't play that one because of it's length--but they play Stairway to Heaven at least twice a day.

 

[Iron Woode]

dudes, to clear up a few things:

1. I was born before the Beatles made it big

2. I have listened to just about every band from 1960 - 1998.

3. If I don't like a band that doesn't mean its over-rated.

I prefer music from the 80's and some of the 70's. I prefer rock not pop and I like hardrock and hair metal. Its my choice.

So I am going to sit back and crank up some Motley Crue and later some Doors.



chill out guys, its only a silly list.

 

[torpid]

I'd say creed had some influence. I think that creed was necessary for possibly equally awful bands like P.O.D. to be around. That rock religious stuff.

 

[mobobuff]

Queen isn't overrated, they get the amount of appreciation they deserve.

Rolling Stones, yes. Beatles, a little.

 

[ultimatebob]

Kelly Clarkson. 'Nuff Said.

 

[LordNoob]

Originally posted by: torpid
I'd say creed had some influence. I think that creed was necessary for possibly equally awful bands like P.O.D. to be around. That rock religious stuff.

Point taken- Creed may have influenced other crappy bands such as POD.

Bottom Line: Creed and POD are both overrated. (Read: terrible IMHO)

 

[Boredello]

My Chemical Romance

Blink 181

Dave matthews bands

For recents bands that is...

ick' to em all.

 

[LordNoob]

Originally posted by: mobobuff
Queen isn't overrated, they get the amount of appreciation they deserve.

Rolling Stones, yes. Beatles, a little.

I'd say the Rolling Stones are overplayed rather than overrated. Due to the fact that they have had so many hits over so many years, it is virtually impossible to avoid the constant barrage of Stones on major-format classic rock stations across the country.

At the same time, they are arguably worthy of their reputation, though perhaps not their play time. Listen to their Hot Rocks 1964-1971. Their older stuff is quite good.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Originally posted by: LordNoob
The Beatles are not overrated. I agree with the above posters pointing out that what makes them good is not simply their radio singles but the depth of their music on most of their albums. On either CD or vinyl or both I have (off the top of my head):

White Album
Abbey Road
Let It Be
Rubber Soul
Help!
Revolver
Magical Mystery Tour
Sgt. Pepper's
Beatles 1967-1970


There is some great stuff hidden away on many of their albums that you will never hear on the radio. Also, Abbey Road in its totality is amazing (with just a couple exceptions).

The fact is that any of the beatles-whether it be George, Ringo, John, or Paul- could have easily had a successful solo career. They are all individually talented and together they are worthy of their reputation.

Further, Radiohead is not overrated. How many other bands have maintained the staying power and appeal of a band around for this long that has also innovated with each new release and essentially steered their musical genre?

Also, while U2's latest release Vertigo may have been overhyped and perhaps overrated, U2 as a band is certainly not overrated. They have had some amazing tracks over the years and simply because your 13 year old mind can only remember the most recent album of any given artist at one time does not take away from their vast musical contribution.

When I above posted that the three most overrated bands in my opinion were Creed, Nickelback, and Limp Bizkit, I did so because I fail to see their musical contribution or staying power despite their past or present mass popularity.

The fact is that virtually every single Nickelback song sounds the same and I don't even feel that I need to justify my choices of Creed or Limp Bizkit.


Cliffs:

1) The Beatles are amazing, not overrated
2) Radiohead has been a consistent innovator and joy to listen to... also not overrated
3) U2's status should not be deemed 'overrated' due to one less than stellar recent release
4) Nickelback, Creed, and Limp Bizkit are still overrated

Thank you. Radiohead really should not be labeled over rated becuase like you said..they are always changing. They dont just do what works for them in the past. They do something well, play it thorugh, then think of something new to do....unlike coldplay lol.

Personally I think U2 is a littel overrated. Its not that they dont deserve any credit for their past work, they have done a lot. Really to me its the current state of their music and their image. The last album sucked and bono running around trying to act like he is the biggest thing to ever happen is really annoying.

I dont know of Oasis is overrated. They are talent...lets just say they are a bit mis guided.

I dont see how anyone can say how the beatles are over rated. Sure their music is dated..but tahts becuase its an old band. They have tons and tons of excellent songs that people dont really know about. They also changed as they grew older...

I also dont understand why people insist on calling dave matthews over rated. I take pride in the fact that I like almost all kinds of music. You cannot deny that Dave Matthews and his band members are talented. They have many good songs, hence why they are so popular. Just cause you dont like his voice or his type of fan doesnt mean he doesnt deserve credit.

 

[shimsham]

nobody has mentioned tool yet?

 

[BurnItDwn]

I don't really know over-rated bands since I only listen to what I like. If I don't like it I don't buy it!

 

[thraashman]

Originally posted by: shimsham
nobody has mentioned tool yet?

Because Tool isn't overrated. They really don't get that much recognition.

And Beatles are by no means overrated. They're one of the few bands who deserve every bit of praise they get.

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: LordNoob
At the same time, they are arguably worthy of their reputation, though perhaps not their play time. Listen to their Hot Rocks 1964-1971. Their older stuff is quite good.

Yeah, that's about the only Rolling Stones album I think is necessary.

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: KarmaPolice

I also dont understand why people insist on calling dave matthews over rated. I take pride in the fact that I like almost all kinds of music. You cannot deny that Dave Matthews and his band members are talented. They have many good songs, hence why they are so popular. Just cause you dont like his voice or his type of fan doesnt mean he doesnt deserve credit.

All their songs sound the same.

 

[DougK62]

Originally posted by: ultimatebob
Kelly Clarkson. 'Nuff Said.

How is she overrated? She's one of the best female vocalists in the pop scene right now. She deserves her kudos.

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: LordNoob
At the same time, they are arguably worthy of their reputation, though perhaps not their play time. Listen to their Hot Rocks 1964-1971. Their older stuff is quite good.

Yeah, that's about the only Rolling Stones album I think is necessary.

Bullsh!t. The only bad Stones album is "For Her Majesty's Satanic Request" and their last two. The rest are great, a lot better than anything Tool or DMB has put out.

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: LordNoob
At the same time, they are arguably worthy of their reputation, though perhaps not their play time. Listen to their Hot Rocks 1964-1971. Their older stuff is quite good.

Yeah, that's about the only Rolling Stones album I think is necessary.

Bullsh!t. The only bad Stones album is "For Her Majesty's Satanic Request" and their last two. The rest are great, a lot better than anything Tool or DMB has put out.

Glad to know your thoughts on the subject
Like I said, it's the only one I think is necessary. I'm with you on the DMB, and I've never listened to Tool much.