ReRushed Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 Okay, pick five overrated songs (not necessarily songs you think are bad), followed by five underrated songs. Pick any artist or any band: The Beatles Overrated:Day TripperHelp!Magical Mystery TourAll You Need is LoveBirthday Underrated:I’ll Cry InsteadI’ve Just See a FaceIt’s All Too MuchDear PrudenceI’ve Got a Feeling
Mr. Not Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 Rush? OverratedTom Sawyer2112Closer to the Heart Working ManFinding My Way UnderratedThe Analog KidBastille Day / Lakeside Park / The Fountain of Lamneth ( )A Farewell to KingsBy Tor & The Snowdog Force Ten
Mr. Not Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) The Beatles OverratedAll You Need is LoveYellow SubmarineNorwegian WoodI Want to Hold Your Hand_______. UnderratedMagical Mystery Tour (sorry to contradict :o )Getting BetterI Am The WalrusBack in the USSRA Day in the Life Edited June 28, 2014 by Mr. IsNot
ReRushed Posted June 28, 2014 Author Posted June 28, 2014 Rush Overrated:The TreesThe Spirit of RadioNew World ManThe Enemy WithinThe Pass Underrated:Beneath, Between and BehindPrime MoverWar PaintOne Little VictorySpindrift
RushBoingo Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 I will do Rush, because as far as the music I listen to, they are the only band that I find has songs that get the wrong amount of Credit deserved Overrated: Tom Sawyer2112FreewillCloser To The HeartThe Fountain of Lamneth (I'm looking at you, 70s fans) Underrated: VirtualityRed LensesGrand DesignsEveryday GloryMaking Memories 1
Mr. Not Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 Porcupine Tree OverratedTime FliesTrainsSound of MuzakBlackest EyesFear of a Blank Planet UnderratedMellotron Scratch Octane Twisted Even LessRussia on IceDark Matter
GrandDesigner Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 I'll do Dream Theater OverratedThe Count of TuscanyIllumination TheoryThe Glass PrisonPanic AttackThe Best of Times UnderratedAnna LeeLight Fuse And Get AwaySpeak To MeDisappearWither
Segue Myles Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) Rush: Overrated: (I like most of these songs) By TorHemispheres (song)SubdivisionsGhost RiderFar Cry Underrated: MarathonAvailable LightCarve Away The StoneBastille DayWitch Hunt Edited June 28, 2014 by Segue Myles
Segue Myles Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 ABBA: Overrated: Dancing QueenMoney Money MoneyWaterlooI Have A DreamChiquitita Underrated: Gonna Sing You My LovesongThe VisitorsIf It Wasn't For The NightsI've Been Waiting For YouI Am The City
Segue Myles Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 Bruce Springsteen: Overrated: Born In The USA (Album version)Hungry HeartStreets Of PhilidelphiaHuman TouchWe Take Care Of Our Own Underrated: Winter SongThundercrackProtectionDry LightningRoulette
greyfriar Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 An easy one here Budgie Overrated: NothingUnderrated: Almost all of their stuff :7up: :smoke: :7up: 6
Your_Lion Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 An easy one here Budgie Overrated: NothingUnderrated: Almost all of their stuff :7up: :smoke: :7up: :goodone: :cheers: 2
Segue Myles Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 The Beatles: Overrated: Hey JudeCome TogetherAcross The UniverseYellow Submarine (still love this)Can't Buy Me Love Underrated: Tell Me WhyGood NightRevolution 9Love You ToDon't Pass Me By...and...Cry Baby Cry
x1yyz Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 U2 Overrated:The Joshua Tree album, and everything that came afterwards Underrated:Treasure (What Ever Happened to Pete the Chop)Like A SongOut of Control (early version from Three ep)New Year's Day (US version with different lyrics and without overdubs)Fire 2
Narps Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) AC/DC Overrated Back In Black Underrated Let There Be Rock Rush Overrated Kid Gloves The Big Money Wish Them Well Vapor Trails (all of It) Snakes & Arrows (all of it) Underrated Side two 2112 Halo Effect Edited June 28, 2014 by Narpski
RushBoingo Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 AC/DC Overrated Back In Black Underrated Let There Be Rock Rush Overrated Kid Gloves The Big Money Wish Them Well Vapor Trails (all of It) Snakes & Arrows (all of it) Underrated Side two 2112 Halo EffectWhoa!, if anything, the Big Money is underated 2
Segue Myles Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 AC/DC Overrated Back In Black Underrated Let There Be Rock Rush Overrated Kid Gloves The Big Money Wish Them Well Vapor Trails (all of It) Snakes & Arrows (all of it) Underrated Side two 2112 Halo EffectWhoa!, if anything, the Big Money is underated How is Wish Them Well even overrated? Its one of the least popular songs on CA. As for The Big Money, Rushboingo you are correct: Definitely underrated. 2
Narps Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 AC/DC Overrated Back In Black Underrated Let There Be Rock Rush Overrated Kid Gloves The Big Money Wish Them Well Vapor Trails (all of It) Snakes & Arrows (all of it) Underrated Side two 2112 Halo EffectWhoa!, if anything, the Big Money is underated How is Wish Them Well even overrated? Its one of the least popular songs on CA. As for The Big Money, Rushboingo you are correct: Definitely underrated.I see many posts around here how people really like. It's the weakest song on there followed closely by The Wreckers. As for The Big Money. It got quite a bit of radio play back then. It was an attempt at a popular song a la Tom Sawyer. They were losing me by then already anyway....
Segue Myles Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 AC/DC Overrated Back In Black Underrated Let There Be Rock Rush Overrated Kid Gloves The Big Money Wish Them Well Vapor Trails (all of It) Snakes & Arrows (all of it) Underrated Side two 2112 Halo EffectWhoa!, if anything, the Big Money is underated How is Wish Them Well even overrated? Its one of the least popular songs on CA. As for The Big Money, Rushboingo you are correct: Definitely underrated.I see many posts around here how people really like. It's the weakest song on there followed closely by The Wreckers. As for The Big Money. It got quite a bit of radio play back then. It was an attempt at a popular song a la Tom Sawyer. They were losing me by then already anyway.... But considering how many people DO OVERLOOK Wish Them Well, surely you can appreciate the more excitable fans are in the minority, making it not only the least popular CA track, but for ones who love it like me, the most unjustly overlooked! As for The Big Money, Power Windows is an album that seems to be more of a fan favourite than a recognised classic. Ask the average rock fan what they think of the album and most likely they will look at you nonplussed.
laughedatbytime Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 Rush Underrated Natural ScienceSomething for NothingVital SignsThe Enemy WithinCircumstances Overrated BravadoThe PassHalf the WorldAnimateThe Fountain of Lamneth
Rutlefan Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 Rush Overrated: Tom SawyerFreewillNatural Science SubdivisionsMost of Clockwork Angels Underrated: Lakeside ParkIn the EndDifferent Strings (I guess musicians supposedly love Neil and Geddy, but Alex is easily my favorite. He plays with such feel.)The Analog KidThe Anarchist (love this, only thing from CA that I do love)
Rick N. Backer Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 As an aside, these types of lists invariably become a listing of popular songs as "overrated" and obscure ones as "underrated." Tom Sawyer isn't "overrated." It's an amazing song. Dog Years isn't "underrated." It's not very good. I really wish die hard fans of bands would stop thinking that breakthrough albums or songs must be shunned because casual fans like them. 7
laughedatbytime Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 KISS Overrated the entire catalog Underrated Nothing 9
Segue Myles Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 As an aside, these types of lists invariably become a listing of popular songs as "overrated" and obscure ones as "underrated." Tom Sawyer isn't "overrated." It's an amazing song. Dog Years isn't "underrated." It's not very good. I really wish die hard fans of bands would stop thinking that breakthrough albums or songs must be shunned because casual fans like them. Agree completely.
Mr. Not Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 As an aside, these types of lists invariably become a listing of popular songs as "overrated" and obscure ones as "underrated." Tom Sawyer isn't "overrated." It's an amazing song. Dog Years isn't "underrated." It's not very good. I really wish die hard fans of bands would stop thinking that breakthrough albums or songs must be shunned because casual fans like them. That's a defining characteristic in what makes something overrated/underrated though. It's all about recognizing whether the praise popularity and rating of a song/album is deserved. Like Subdivisions, The Trees, Freewill - these are fairly rated songs.If a good deal of people disagree when you say Tom Sawyer is overrated, it could just mean you're on to something ;)
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