Cliffk Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I was listening to the Beatles today and it struck me that as a group, those boys were amazing. Each of them subsequently went on to carve out relatively successful solo careers which did little to undermine their status as first-rate artists. But - and here's where I'm wading into flame-infested waters - it's struck me again how underwhelmed I am at John Lennon's solo output compared to his work in the Beatles; in comparison, I really admire Paul McCartney and George Harrison's later solo stuff. Anyone else have artists they think are ever so slightly overrated to some extent? YouTube music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanker. Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I actually am underwhelmed by Paul's output, but thought John's was pretty solid, and George's was the best of them all. We won't talk about Ringo. Artists I will never understand the appeal of Bob Dylan Elvis Costello U2 Sting Red Hot Chili Peppers Pretty much any College/Alternative rock act, especially the ones from the 'glory days' of alt rock. Stevie Ray Vaughn The Allman Brothers The list goes on but this is all I can come up with off the top of my head. I don't just find them to be overrated, but I find much of there work to be vacant. A ROMpler is just a polyphonic turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iLaw Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Plastic Ono Band. 'Nuff said. Larry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidLifeCrisis Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 The Allman Brothers Dude Here I am backing you up on the LB thread and you go and dis ABB? :grin: Live At The Fillmore has to be one of the greated slide guitar/rock blues album ever recorded. Plus Greg does some really nice Hammond work on it. Steve A Lifetime of Peace, Love and Protest Music www.rock-xtreme.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bytored Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Tom Petty... way overrated IMO What can this strange device be? When I touch it, it gives forth a sound It's got wires that vibrate, and give music What can this thing be that I found? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanker. Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Live At The Fillmore has to be one of the greated slide guitar/rock blues album ever recorded. Plus Greg does some really nice Hammond work on it. If I want slide guitar, I'll listen to Charley Patton. I understand that lots of folks like the Alman's, I've just never been able to understand the appeal. Different strokes. A ROMpler is just a polyphonic turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delirium Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Elvis Presley, Beatles comes to mind first. ♫♫♫ motif XS6, RD700GX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordude Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 - Santana - Rolling Stones - Norah Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Good lord. Kanker, Greg Allman is actually doing some really cool stuff on the Hammond. Especially in the early days. Okay, I'm a little biased because our current bassist in Root Doctor is the little brother of Lamar Williams, but the Allman Bros. are a remarkably deep band, musically. Take another listen! Keep it greazy! B3tles - Soul Jazz THEO - Prog Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDragonSoun Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 - Santana - Rolling Stones - Norah Jones AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Santana and the Rolling Stones are you Begin the day with a friendly voice A companion, unobtrusive - Rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I wouldn't call them overrated as they're acclaimed by many and I wouldn't necessarily say it was anything but my own taste but some major bands I never got included: U2 The Who Genesis Pink Floyd Elton John (yes I understand the appeal - just not my cup of tea) I agree with most of kanker's except I respected the Allmans (though I never got into them) Stevie Ray was very good at what he did Sting (great writer, some dull records) Dylan (would have functioned OK as a poet) Costello (I can't stand but I'm sure he's good) Red Hot Chilli Peppers, nope, love them! So actually not much agreement! :grin: http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanker. Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Take another listen! Believe me I have. It just sounds like a bunch of meandering a lot of the time to me, and the songs just don't speak to me. Give me Skynryrd any day of the week. A ROMpler is just a polyphonic turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYKeys Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 - Santana - Rolling Stones - Norah Jones +1 on Nora Jones Although most people love her, I am going to add Diana Krall to the list. Her fast stuff is cool, but her slow stuff puts me in a Kenny G. Frame of mind.....ZZZzzzz ZZZzzzz ZZZzzz MY Toys - Kurzweil PC1X, Roland A-90, Yamaha KX88, Yamaha CS1x, Novation 49SL MkII, Presonus Studiolive 16.4.2, JBL PRX615M My Music Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanker. Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I will give this to the Allman's - their mastery of the major scale is unrivaled. A ROMpler is just a polyphonic turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarkus Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Cold Play. What is that stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finale Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 This guy. http://graphics.jsonline.com/graphics/owlive/img/feb05/yanni0210_big.jpg Although the girl at the violin seems cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delirium Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 this supposed to be overrated list not personal preferences/taste list... if somebody list Santana in overrated list thats just silly... ♫♫♫ motif XS6, RD700GX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanker. Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I'd actually agree with Santana being overrated A ROMpler is just a polyphonic turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzwee Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Kanker, we really do have to beat you up here... And I'm sure Dave Horne will vote for the Doors. Hamburg Steinway O, Crumar Mojo, Nord Electro 4 HP 73, EV ZXA1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finale Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonists/tbr/lowres/tbrn158l.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanker. Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 And I'm sure Dave Horne will vote for the Doors. I will too. Jim Morrison makes me want to punch myself in the balls. A ROMpler is just a polyphonic turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finale Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delirium Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 like that? http://www.tributeproductions.com/mj-live-7x9.JPG ♫♫♫ motif XS6, RD700GX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Has anyone mentioned Clapton? I've never understood why he has "guitar god" status. Great singer, good songwriter, pretty good guitar player, but that's all. As for Elvis Costello...the lyrics and songwriting always hit a chord with me. I don't think he ever intended to be a bang up musician or singer, but for what he does I think he's great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanker. Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I gotta agree with Clapton. Once he stopped taking acid, it was all downhill. Even when he was taking acid, it was just ok. A ROMpler is just a polyphonic turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz+ Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Jimmy Buffet Greatful Dead most rap artists Harry was the Technical Editor of Mark Levine's "The Jazz Theory Book" and helped develop "The Jazz Piano Book." Find 800 of Harry's solo piano arrangements and tutorials at https://www.patreon.com/HarryLikas These arrangements are for teaching solo piano chording using Harry's 2+2 harmony method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delirium Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Johnny Walker. ♫♫♫ motif XS6, RD700GX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDragonSoun Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 My list of overrated artists (and I'm sure I'll piss off someone): U2 Yanni Cyndi Lauper Garth Brooks Prince almost all rappers Me when playing the video game guitar hero :grin: Begin the day with a friendly voice A companion, unobtrusive - Rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidLifeCrisis Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I am going to get beat up for this but I always thought Rush was overrated. They always sounded like a cross between Styx and BTO to me. Being overrated is an opinion like everything else. Its tough not to mix personal opinions into this. Steve A Lifetime of Peace, Love and Protest Music www.rock-xtreme.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthizen2 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I gotta get this off my chest, and sorry if it offends anybody. My most overrated artist of all time: Prince I never understood the appeal. I remember acquaintances back in the 80s saying he was a "true visionary" and "true innovator". Huh? Lukewarm James Brown and Rick James ripoffs, where is the innovation? Kurzweil PC3, Yamaha MOX8, Alesis Ion, Kawai K3M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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