Most Overated Bands

[Golden Taters]

Hollywood Undead........I just dont understand whats so good about them =/

[stevsta]

That's exactly why they're overrated. Some guy in here said that people didn't know what overrated means. But weither someone is overrated is still just a matter of opinion in the end. One person can think a band is overrated while another can think that the same band is legit.

But your point show's how U2 is one of the most popular bands (worldwide), but is the music they make really of the best quality? I think that both you and me would rather listen to Peter Gabriel no matter how big U2 is. I think that U2's name is bigger than there music, thus they're overrated. Give me some Aerosmith, Tom Petty, or Duran Duran for God's sake!


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your one old sob lol

[DoubleDeuce]

That's exactly why they're overrated. Some guy in here said that people didn't know what overrated means. But weither someone is overrated is still just a matter of opinion in the end. One person can think a band is overrated while another can think that the same band is legit.

But your point show's how U2 is one of the most popular bands (worldwide), but is the music they make really of the best quality? I think that both you and me would rather listen to Peter Gabriel no matter how big U2 is. I think that U2's name is bigger than there music, thus they're overrated. Give me some Aerosmith, Tom Petty, or Duran Duran for God's sake!


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Speaking of overrated.

[dope]

Plus Jello Biafra is one of the biggest sell-outs in the history of music.

a-fucking-men!!!!

Nirvana is VERY overated - the death of cobain is the only thing that made there music popular... i'm in my 30's and i say they are way overrated (and i'm a fan too), there were many early 90's bands far more talented who were out the same exact time as nirvana--so i dont know why everyone credits nirvana for starting grunge/alternative and killing 80's hair bands

if that is your stance you need to fucking learn a thing or two cause it is so fucking far off its not even funny.

they were one of the best selling bands for almost 3 years, so to say the only thing that made them popular was his death is pretty backwards.....did his death ensure their relevance for years to come and also make the band in retrospect over-rated....very much so....i'll be the first to admit there were far superior bands out during that time that didn't get the recognition they deserved.

and the killing 80's hair bands is cause they were the first "grunge" band to have huge commercial success, they knocked off michael jackson's dangerous which had been #1 for a month straight and it showed the musical industry that this new type of music was commercially viable. once nirvana hit #1 every major label swarmed the pacific northwest looking for the next "nirvana", thus killing the hair bands of the day cause no one wanted to be associated with that look/sound/lifestyle.

its fine to think nirvana is overrated, hell i do, but to say what your saying really weakens your opinion.

[Senser81]

Rush is overrated. Their songs are technically great, but very hard to listen to.

[nflman2033]

Rush is overrated. Their songs are technically great, but very hard to listen to.

Rush is Underrated because of the first half of your statement combined with the fact that more people hate them then like them

[Nukleopatra]

I lol at some of these bands being mentioned, who aren't even good enough to make the overrated list. I'm going by legendary status here, so my choice is...

The Doors.

I love them, but they were completely and totally overrated.

As for AC/DC... You got it all wrong.

AC/DC (Bon Scott) = One of the greatest rock bands of all-time.

AC/DC (Brian Johnson) = Overrated. His voice was limited, unlike Scott's, so they really had to cater to what he was good at, so they really can't be blamed for the drop off... He was the best thing they could find to replace a legend, and they did an okay job, even though I dislike Brian Johnson's ''voice.''

But seriously - Lol @ comparing AC/DC, legends to some of the shit posted in this thread.. You really have to be 17 years old to think you can even believe a comparison exists. You can have a favorite band, and add a bit of reality into the mix, too, you know.

[Nukleopatra]

Oh, and lmao @ ''Pet Shop Boys'' being overrated.

They've been going for over 25 years, and continue selling out concerts, and kicking out new albums, as we speak. Their popularity has no limits, even after 25 fucking years. I'd love to know how they're overrated.. Actually, no, I really don't care to know, because it was posted by a 14 year old kid who copied and pasted some lame ass list off one of his limp bizkit fan sites.

I think I'll go pop in my Blink 182 CD.. They're so hip.

[mgoblue2290]

I may get hated on for this, but I don't really care. My choice is The Beatles. I don't get it, they're a good band no doubt, but the best rock band of all time? No, not to me. One of my friends can't understand why I don't think they're great, but they don't really bring anything that different to the table for me. It seems like its a lot of simple instrumental with some solid lyrics. Again, they're good, but best rock band ever? No. I wouldn't even consider them a great band.

[Nukleopatra]

I may get hated on for this, but I don't really care. My choice is The Beatles. I don't get it, they're a good band no doubt, but the best rock band of all time? No, not to me. One of my friends can't understand why I don't think they're great, but they don't really bring anything that different to the table for me. It seems like its a lot of simple instrumental with some solid lyrics. Again, they're good, but best rock band ever? No. I wouldn't even consider them a great band.

I won't bash you, as long as your choice for best rock band of all-time existed before 1990.

So, as much as I hate asking this, let's have it.

[nflman2033]

As for AC/DC... You got it all wrong.

AC/DC (Bon Scott) = One of the greatest rock bands of all-time.

AC/DC (Brian Johnson) = Overrated. His voice was limited, unlike Scott's, so they really had to cater to what he was good at, so they really can't be blamed for the drop off... He was the best thing they could find to replace a legend, and they did an okay job, even though I dislike Brian Johnson's ''voice.''

quite possibily the best post you have ever made IMO. one thing i would add is that with Bon Scott they were far more diverse, you listen to albums like Highway to Hell and Powerage and you can hear a difference in thier sound, all albums with Brian Johnson have the same sound, its the same album put out each time, they just take Back in Black and remake it every single album for the last 30 years, not that its horrible, but please no one lump Bon Scott AC/DC in with Brian Johnson AC/DC

[mgoblue2290]

I won't bash you, as long as your choice for best rock band of all-time existed before 1990.

So, as much as I hate asking this, let's have it.

I don't have a favorite band. Its hard for me to pick and it would probably change quite a bit. I will admit I'm not a big music guy so maybe thats why I'm not to into the Beatles. I do like The Who and The Doors and they would both definitely be in my top 5. Bob Dylan has well although only his older stuff. I also like AC DC a lot, just because I love the way they sound, its very kickass. I do like more modern bands as well like Nirvana, Foo Fighters, The White Stripes (some, they dropped off significantly to me, and some others.

Also, I think the reason The Doors might be considered overrated isn't because of their music, but because I think a lot of people tried to read to deep into it. I think that happens a lot, people think their is some really deep message but really their isn't. Also, they relied heavily on long instrumental solos.

[Nukleopatra]

I don't have a favorite band. Its hard for me to pick and it would probably change quite a bit. I will admit I'm not a big music guy so maybe thats why I'm not to into the Beatles. I do like The Who and The Doors and they would both definitely be in my top 5. Bob Dylan has well although only his older stuff. I also like AC DC a lot, just because I love the way they sound, its very kickass. I do like more modern bands as well like Nirvana, Foo Fighters, The White Stripes (some, they dropped off significantly to me, and some others.

Also, I think the reason The Doors might be considered overrated isn't because of their music, but because I think a lot of people tried to read to deep into it. I think that happens a lot, people think their is some really deep message but really their isn't. Also, they relied heavily on long instrumental solos.

I can't argue with any of that.

Now that I think about it, I'd have to nominate The Sex Pistols. I mean, they didn't even reach iconic status because of their music, because, well, I could choose four guys from this forum, and we'd create better sound.

But I still fucking love them.

[dope]

but they are one of the most influential bands of all time and gave us a lot of the music we have since.

um no

[citizenerased]

I may get hated on for this, but I don't really care. My choice is The Beatles. I don't get it, they're a good band no doubt, but the best rock band of all time? No, not to me. One of my friends can't understand why I don't think they're great, but they don't really bring anything that different to the table for me. It seems like its a lot of simple instrumental with some solid lyrics. Again, they're good, but best rock band ever? No. I wouldn't even consider them a great band.

Musically yes, you could make the arguement (not to me though, I love the Beatles).

But there impact on music and the world can no way be understated or ever repeated by another band.