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27 Jan 2010

Underrated albums

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Posted By : ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMUNITY! | Comments : 43

Inspired by a random tune on my drive home

Reef - Getaway

Reef were an English rock band from Glastonbury. The band members included Gary Stringer on vocals, Kenwyn House on guitar, Jack Bessant on bass and Dominic Greensmith on drums. "Place Your Hands" (taken from the album "Glow") released on 21 October 1996, was Reef’s most successful single to date, reaching number 6 in the UK singles chart. The song explains the grief that Stringer felt following the death of his grandfather, and easing the pain of death.

Reef's fourth album and most commercial work yet, Getaway (Sony) was released in 2000, and was produced by Al Clay, who has also produced for the Pixies and Stereophonics. "Set The Record Straight" was the highlight of the album.

Come on then, let's have your underrated albums. One suggestion each. Any genre. No blogjacking. No wind ups. Let's see if we can broaden some musical horizons.

Comments

# Posted by Steve Dixon (The Subliminals) - 27/01/2010, 19:19 (GMT)

Prince - Emancipation

he was no longer in his 80's heyday... this was 1996 and most people didn't think Prince was any good any more... he was more notable for changing his name to a squiggly symbol than for his music... this 3 CD album was seen as sprawling & self-indugent... which it is, but I absolutely love it... his peak of popularity might have passed by this time, but once a genius, always a genius (IMO)

not my fave album by any artist, ever, but don't know anyone else who likes this

# Posted by The Dean Casement Trio - 27/01/2010, 19:25 (GMT)

The Seahorses - Do It Yourself

# Posted by THE STIG - 27/01/2010, 19:34 (GMT)

new boots and panties ian dury and the blockheads, great musicianship.

# Posted by Mark bassist in Piggery Bandan... - 27/01/2010, 20:04 (GMT)

An Oirish band No Sweat had a couple of minor top 100 hits with heart and soul & tearing down the walls.

# Posted by U.S.Mail - 27/01/2010, 20:25 (GMT)

Talking of Irish bands , does anyone remember a band called Energy Orchard? Saw them a couple of times in 1990/91 , great track called 'Sailortown'.The album was called 'Energy Orchard' and lead vocalist was Bap Kennedy brother of Brian Kennedy.

'New Boots and Panties' underrated???

# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 27/01/2010, 20:26 (GMT)

Electric Boys - Funkometal Carpet Ride

Right about the time my favourite genre (Funk Rock/Metal) got started it was swept away by the Seattle grunge explosion. It's a real pity because some of the funky rock bands out there were really good.

Despite it's cheesy name, Funkometal Carpet Ride has some excellent tunes on it. Very few people I speak to have even heard of the Electric Boys.

# Posted by The ascension - 27/01/2010, 20:35 (GMT)

The Sound-From the Lions Mouth.80's band should have blown all that U2,stadium rock bollocks into oblivion.Cruelly neglected,Check 'em out,don't think you'll be disappointed.
The Ascension.

# Posted by Mark bassist in Piggery Bandan... - 27/01/2010, 20:42 (GMT)

Mick class album and their 2nd one "groovus Maximus" was the mutts nutts as well, Dan Reed Network anybody? mixing Bon Jovi and Prince...Quality!!

# Posted by Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more f... - 27/01/2010, 21:40 (GMT)

Tyketto Don't Come Easy

pure class

# Posted by Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more f... - 27/01/2010, 21:51 (GMT)

Living Colour Times Up and Vivid

awesome band, love Corey Glovers Voice

# Posted by ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMU... - 27/01/2010, 21:57 (GMT)

Living Colour - good call!! I love that tune.

# Posted by Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more f... - 27/01/2010, 22:00 (GMT)

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yes

every time you hear one of their songs its like hearing it for the first time :-)

# Posted by ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMU... - 27/01/2010, 22:06 (GMT)

What a fantastic description....

# Posted by ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMU... - 27/01/2010, 22:11 (GMT)

I'll see your Living Colour and raise you....The Vines, Highly Evolved

# Posted by Mark bassist in Piggery Bandan... - 27/01/2010, 22:14 (GMT)

Oh my god Cult of personality what a track!!!! Hmmmm might have a chat with the band Love this site btw .... full of guys giving me ideas for new tunes!!! @ Metalleka - spot on!

# Posted by Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more f... - 27/01/2010, 22:16 (GMT)

White Lies

# Posted by Mark bassist in Piggery Bandan... - 27/01/2010, 22:16 (GMT)

Rob - we re-found Forever young about 3 months ago and HAD TO Learn it .... how did they not become enormous!!

Waysted - Save your prayers album tracks 1 - 11 all classics!

# Posted by Mark bassist in Piggery Bandan... - 27/01/2010, 22:20 (GMT)

Lillian Axe - alls fair in love and war

# Posted by Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more f... - 27/01/2010, 22:20 (GMT)

2000 dollars on red.

Skid Row Slave To The Grind.

# Posted by ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMU... - 27/01/2010, 22:22 (GMT)

Whoah whoah whoah....NO BLOGJACKING REDFERN!!! lol

# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 27/01/2010, 22:23 (GMT)

Alcatrazz. Cheese video but great songs IMO

# Posted by Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more f... - 27/01/2010, 22:24 (GMT)

hair metal blogjacking (but relevant in 1991?.....)

reet im off to me pit

say goodnight rob
goodnight rob

indeed.

# Posted by ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMU... - 27/01/2010, 22:28 (GMT)

Night Rob.

Anyone care to get us back on track with an underrated album (as opposed to an obscure hair metal one!)

# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 27/01/2010, 22:29 (GMT)

Funny you should say that.....

Electric Boys

# Posted by Mark bassist in Piggery Bandan... - 27/01/2010, 22:32 (GMT)

ok ok ok !! hair metal is locked away (for a few minutes!) Roachfords debut album.

# Posted by ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMU... - 27/01/2010, 22:36 (GMT)

How about:

Budapest - Too Blind To Hear

Broken Family Band - Hello Love

# Posted by Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more f... - 27/01/2010, 22:38 (GMT)

i'm back just been to superdrug to get some more hairspray

obscure my ass skid rows slave to the grind went to billboard number 1 and double platinum :-))))))))))))))

their first album went 5 times platinum

and that was when people bought cds :-)

i'll get my leopardskin coat...........

# Posted by Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more f... - 27/01/2010, 22:39 (GMT)

whoops just read the "rules" at the top,ive put more than one suggestion but so have you?......., if teacher can be naughty then............

# Posted by Mark bassist in Piggery Bandan... - 27/01/2010, 22:43 (GMT)

The alarm "Strength"

# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 27/01/2010, 22:47 (GMT)

OK, a little off the track now, but Bjork, Greatest Hits does it for me, and I know VERY few folks who like her.

# Posted by viking - 27/01/2010, 22:48 (GMT)

chapman had/has the most awesome voice.

from "music from a doll's house".

# Posted by The Cottonhouse Shakers - 28/01/2010, 00:34 (GMT)

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:gGudj_F-0Cw9tM:

A great album!!

# Posted by Coldplayer - 28/01/2010, 01:28 (GMT)

Reef were a great band, shame they're only remembered for one tune. Consideration was an all-time favourite.

I don't you can say the White Lies album is underrated - one of the best selling albums of last year!

G

# Posted by ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMU... - 28/01/2010, 08:45 (GMT)

# Posted by Robert Redfern (Metalleeka) - 27/01/2010, 22:39 (GMT)

whoops just read the "rules" at the top,ive put more than one suggestion but so have you?......., if teacher can be naughty then............

Ha ha. Top of the class Redfern! They're more guidelines than rules :oP I was kinda hoping more people would get involved....I think lots of people stay away from blogs with my name attached lol

I'm going to be "acquiring" lots of this stuff later :o)

# Posted by Delirium - 28/01/2010, 10:37 (GMT)

D*A*D - No Fuel Left For The Pilgrims.

Fabulous, silly OTT Rock n Roll from the band originally called Disneyland After Dark.

# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 28/01/2010, 12:17 (GMT)

" # Posted by Delirium - 28/01/2010, 10:37 (GMT)

D*A*D - No Fuel Left For The Pilgrims.

Fabulous, silly OTT Rock n Roll from the band originally called Disneyland After Dark."

Sleeping my Day Away!

# Posted by Anthem - 28/01/2010, 18:47 (GMT)

Extreme's III sides to every story was massively underrated. Some amazing tunes and still one of my favourites

# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 28/01/2010, 18:54 (GMT)

"# Posted by Anthem - 28/01/2010, 18:47 (GMT)

Extreme's III sides to every story was massively underrated. Some amazing tunes and still one of my favourites"

The problem with 3 sides is that it is overshadowed by pornograffiti. I don't think it compares that well mate.

# Posted by Anthem - 28/01/2010, 18:58 (GMT)

good point Mick, Pornograffiti was indeed a hard act to follow but I still feel III sides is very underrated

# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 28/01/2010, 19:02 (GMT)

"# Posted by Anthem - 28/01/2010, 18:58 (GMT)

good point Mick, Pornograffiti was indeed a hard act to follow but I still feel III sides is very underrated"

I think the reason (and Extreme were my favourite band back then) I didn't bond with 3 sides was I couldn't decide where they were going with it. And indeed the next album happened. Ironically enough I am STILL waiing for the punch line. lol

# Posted by Dresden North End - 28/01/2010, 19:17 (GMT)

The clash- Sandinista
Couldn't listen to it when it first came out. Triple album full of wierd tracks. Went back to it a couple of years ago, thought it was fekkin awesome.

Mark

# Posted by Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more f... - 28/01/2010, 19:19 (GMT)

the clash awesomely talented band and so diverse in their music

# Posted by ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMU... - 28/01/2010, 19:45 (GMT)

I'm going to offer up Soul Asylum/Grave Dancers Union for discussion. Anyone?

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