Artists amazingly not popular

Posted by: fatcat on 01 January 2012

Searching the music room for the group below produced NO RESULTS. I find it unbelievable, IMO one of the greatest rock bands, I have 4 of their albums which I rate very highly, Tomcattin is always close to the turntable. I prefer them to Skynyrd.

Another artist with only a few mentions. Probably known for a couple of successful singles, one the best songwriters/storytellers ever.

What artists do you rate highly with only a handful of mentions.

Posted on: 08 January 2012 by Ron Toolsie

I can only remember Alberto y Los Trios Paranoias from their 'Heads Down No Nonsense Mindless Boogie' which in retrospect must have been a dig at the Quo. I think I saw them (Alberto not Quo) at the Students Union in St. Andrews circa 1978.

Returning to underappreciated artists, how about starting off with Jesse Sykes? Two stellar albums are 'Oh My Girl' and 'Reckless Burning'. A very distinctive sound that is a hybrid between shoegazing and psychadelic folk/alt.country. Mesmerizing at the least.

Posted on: 08 January 2012 by GraemeH

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings?

Posted on: 08 January 2012 by Goldstar

Well, popularity is no indicator of quality.

Bob

Posted on: 08 January 2012 by GraemeH

Originally Posted by Goldstar:

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Well, popularity is no indicator of quality.

Bob

Indeed.

Posted on: 08 January 2012 by fatcat

Liking the Rameau and Spirit recommendations.

Especially this.

Posted on: 08 January 2012 by Guido Fawkes

I like Spirit's first 6 albums a lot, but 12 Dreams of Dr Sardonicus is the real stand out album: brilliant from start to finish.

Posted on: 12 January 2012 by BigH47

Crowded House.

Posted on: 12 January 2012 by Guido Fawkes

Pearls Before Swine

The Fugs

Floh De Cologne

Desperate Bicycles

These groups should be on everyone's cassette deck from time to time

There do not seem to be too many Monkees or Turtles fans either

Posted on: 12 January 2012 by Richard Dane

Originally Posted by Guido Fawkes:

I like Spirit's first 6 albums a lot, but 12 Dreams of Dr Sardonicus is the real stand out album: brilliant from start to finish.

I Agree. Usually have this LP not too far from the record spinner...

Posted on: 15 January 2012 by Colin Lorenson

Jonatha Brooke. A Fred Simon recommendation. A superior female singer songwriter with practically no exposure. Its a "funny old game".

Posted on: 15 January 2012 by Guido Fawkes

There don't seem to be any Goths on the forum, just an observation.

Posted on: 15 January 2012 by Gale 401

I love the Cure.

Some say they are Goth.

Some say my shoes are good.

I think they are Crepe

Stu.

Posted on: 06 September 2012 by Andy1912

Originally Posted by naim_nymph:

From Wiki...

Charlyn Marie Marshall (born January 21, 1972), also known as Chan Marshall or by her stage name Cat Power, is an American singer/songwriter and occasional actress and model. Cat Power was originally the name of Marshall's first band, but has come to refer to her musical projects with various backing bands. Over a twenty year career she has produced eight studio albums, one live album and two EPs.

Dear Sir (1995)
Myra Lee (1996)
What Would the Community Think (1996)
Moon Pix (1998)
The Covers Record (2000)
You Are Free (2003)
The Greatest(2006)
Jukebox (2008)

~<>~

Perhaps the best bet to try first is Moon Pix or Jukebox, but they're all on Spotify for a free listen.

Her albums tend to differ greatly, but i like them all, so far have 5 on vinyl and 1 on CD.

The Matador vinyl from the RTI factory is quality made too : )

Debs

I picked-up this today on vinyl (new) for about £10 to see what like remembering reading this thread - it's stayed on the TT all night. Excellent stuff.

They had this one too, also for £10, which I hope to pick-up at the weekend....

Posted on: 06 September 2012 by Maxi Me

Originally Posted by Guido Fawkes:

There don't seem to be any Goths on the forum, just an observation.

Off to see Fields of the Nephilim on Halloween, there you go.

Posted on: 06 September 2012 by fatcat

Originally Posted by Maxi Me:

Originally Posted by Guido Fawkes:

There don't seem to be any Goths on the forum, just an observation.

Off to see Fields of the Nephilim on Halloween, there you go.

Try the Goth weekend at Whitby, accidentally blundered into one a few years ago. Some very interesting sights.

Posted on: 06 September 2012 by Maxi Me

@fatcat

I'm fairly eclectic in my tastes, musically and otherwise

One of the reasons I love this forum!

This thread is a good example, I'll look up some of the suggestions later.

Maxi Me

Posted on: 06 September 2012 by TomK

Never understood why Steve Forbert didn't really make it into the A category after more than thirty years of producing wonderful, emotional, humorous country/blues/folk rock. Please check him out. I'm sick of Steve who? being the usual response when I mention him.

Posted on: 07 September 2012 by fred simon

Originally Posted by Goldstar:

Well, popularity is no indicator of quality.

Bob

I like to think of popularity and quality as being totally independent ... some music is one but not the other, some music is neither, and some music is both. Popularity is no indicator of quality, but neither is it inherently a hindrance ... there's a lot of music that is superb and also happens to be popular.

Posted on: 07 September 2012 by Komet

Only heard of Blackfoot due to Ken Hensley's brief spell with the band. Certainly had an amazing turnover of members.

Posted on: 07 September 2012 by Quad 33

Van Morrison calls James Hunter 'the best voice and best-kept secret in British R&B and soul.' and the Colchester native and former busker does, indeed, sound like a one-man blue-eyed revival . IMO James is probably the best soul/blues singer guitarist ever to come out of Britain.

Regards Graham.

Posted on: 07 September 2012 by DrMark

The Tubes

Posted on: 07 September 2012 by Gale 401

Originally Posted by DrMark:

The Tubes

You have to be joking ?They were massive round the world back in the day.

There music still sells.

I don't know the numbers but it must be in the millions.

Stu.

Posted on: 07 September 2012 by DrMark

I don't see them mentioned much here, and their best stuff was before their radio "hits"; I have everything they've ever put out (although I can't remember if I have "Now" on CD or just on vinyl.) Except for Love Bomb, every album was top shelf, but "Joe Average" has never heard of them.

I think of everything they did before Completion Backwards Principle in the same vein as Little Feat - too good to be popular...especially in the USA. No doubt they had a big following, but their best stuff went under the radar, even on FM AOR.

Posted on: 07 September 2012 by Paper Plane

Albertos - Saw them a few times, good fun!

Others not mentioned that come to mind are Shreikback, Very fine and interesting outfit.

As for whole genres, Rockabilly anyone?

steve

Posted on: 07 September 2012 by Gale 401

There are quite a few on here that like them even more that don't post any more or have just lefy.

I have a good friend in the US that has some brilliant live off the sound board recordings and every LP/CD ever done by them.

The thread is not really about what people post about on here though.

I still play there music just dont post about it.

My 7 year old has a thing for them in the car.

His mother hates it.

You don't see Tom Paxton's albums or music getting posted about much on here.

He is still one of the true greats and always sells out concerts and has sold many many albums over the years.

He has made a good living and is loved by millions all round the world.

Best way to do it imo.

I only wrote one song when i was 15 but still can eat of it.

Stu.