Most underrated songs

Just listening to definitely maybe and got me thinking. Columbia is a hugely under rated song. A cracking tune but one I rarely if ever hear pople talk about. And not very common on any live setlist of Oasis. Amazing riffs and beat and a cracking line "this is confusion am I confusing you?"

The Beatles have a shed load of songs that people adore but Dear Prudence would fall into the under rated category a brilliant piece of work.

What do feel are underrated songs from any era?

Excellent choice Brian.

I'm a big Oasis fan and Colombia is one of their best and possibly my favourite on Definitely Maybe.

Just listening to definitely maybe and got me thinking. Columbia is a hugely under rated song. A cracking tune but one I rarely if ever hear pople talk about. And not very common on any live setlist of Oasis. Amazing riffs and beat and a cracking line "this is confusion am I confusing you?"

Most of Oasis' underated songs from that era were probably the extra songs you got on the CD singles, some absolute corkers from Definitely Maybe and What's The Story.

Most of Oasis' underated songs from that era were probably the extra songs you got on the CD singles, some absolute corkers from Definitely Maybe and What's The Story.

Yeah but a lot of them people recognise as great songs. I dont think I ever heard Columbia mentioned

Grace by Jeff Buckley is a beautiful album.

Whenever I hear people talk about it they will rifle off:
Grace    
Last Goodbye
Hallelujah
Dream Brother

Or they might even indulge in the bonus offering of
Forget Her


As I've listening to the album over the years one song always gets me emotional.
Jeff Buckley- Lover, You Should've Come Over

Most of Oasis' underated songs from that era were probably the extra songs you got on the CD singles, some absolute corkers from Definitely Maybe and What's The Story.

For me though it's kind of all downhill for Oasis after "(What's the Story) Morning Glory." Some good songs here and there, but nothing nearly as fantastic as those two albums. Although one of my favorite ones by them post "Morning Glory" is "I Hope, I Think, I Know." Always felt that one was underrated.

The Beatles have a shed load of songs that people adore but Dear Prudence would fall into the under rated category a brilliant piece of work.

Yeah The Beatles have a ton. I'd say almost the entire "A Hard Day's Night" album is underrated besides the obvious title song and "Can't Buy Me Love." "I'll Cry Instead," "Anytime at All," and "I'll Be Back" are fantastic tunes that you never hear at all. Some interesting musical stuff going on in those too.

^^^

I hope, I think, I know is another one I agree with. Great song.

I'm not sure if its under rated but my favourite Verve song is one you don't hear too much of
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Velvet Morning.

For me though it's kind of all downhill for Oasis after "(What's the Story) Morning Glory." Some good songs here and there, but nothing nearly as fantastic as those two albums. Although one of my favorite ones by them post "Morning Glory" is "I Hope, I Think, I Know." Always felt that one was underrated.

Yeah The Beatles have a ton. I'd say almost the entire "A Hard Day's Night" album is underrated besides the obvious title song and "Can't Buy Me Love." "I'll Cry Instead," "Anytime at All," and "I'll Be Back" are fantastic tunes that you never hear at all. Some interesting musical stuff going on in those too.

Totally agree with you on A Hard Day's Night. I've always thought this one to be a particular gem overlooked.


The Beatles - Things We Said Today (2009 Stereo Remaster)

I always think U2 to be somehow underratedl. For me they are one of the greatest bands ever and no doubt at the top of my list with many great songs that rarely get played live or on the radio. Especially this one.


U2 - Heartland

Pretty much anything by Ride, as I think they're a terribly underrated band.

But this song seems to be underrated even by Ride fans... so beautiful:

Ride - Endless Road

For me though it's kind of all downhill for Oasis after "(What's the Story) Morning Glory." Some good songs here and there, but nothing nearly as fantastic as those two albums. Although one of my favorite ones by them post "Morning Glory" is "I Hope, I Think, I Know." Always felt that one was underrated.

Actually not arguing with you, pretty much agree, but what I'm saying is some of the extra songs on the singles of the first two albums, were just as good as some of the songs on the actual albums.

I always think U2 to be somehow underratedl. For me they are one of the greatest bands ever and no doubt at the top of my list with many great songs that rarely get played live or on the radio. Especially this one.


U2 - Heartland

This off the Joshua Tree for me

U2 Mothers Of The Disappeared (Unofficial Clip)

Actually not arguing with you, pretty much agree, but what I'm saying is some of the extra songs on the singles of the first two albums, were just as good as some of the songs on the actual albums.

This off the Joshua Tree for me

U2 Mothers Of The Disappeared (Unofficial Clip)

Was going to post Mothers Of The Disappeared myself until I remembered Heartland. Here's a fact for you - Kirsty Maccoll arranged the running order of The Joshua Tree by favourite and so on. She obviously didn't think as highly of Mothers Of The Disappeared as the rest of them! Unbelievable and deeply tragic song though. You'd be hard pressed to find someone who says it isn't one of the very best on that album I think.

Sexuality by Billy Bragg

Mr Clean by the Jam

I Can't Explain by the Who

My Big Mouth by Oasis

Sandstorm by Cast

In The Ghetto by Elvis

My Girl by Madness

Do Nothing by the Specials

Mind Games by John Lennon

Signal Fire by Snow Patrol

I Can't Explain by the Who

That's their first single isn't it? Good song. Love the middle 8s, "Dizzy in the head...."

Speaking of Snow Patrol.

From " Final Straw "

"Somewhere A Clock Is Ticking" - Snow Patrol (Sylar Fanvid)
Somewhere A Clock Is Ticking

Everything this band did after Take On Me was criminally underrated. For me this is one of, if not, the best song of the 80s.

a-ha The Sun Always Shines On Tv

Mucky Fingers - Oasis

Just listening to definitely maybe and got me thinking. Columbia is a hugely under rated song. A cracking tune but one I rarely if ever hear pople talk about. And not very common on any live setlist of Oasis. Amazing riffs and beat and a cracking line "this is confusion am I confusing you?"

The Beatles have a shed load of songs that people adore but Dear Prudence would fall into the under rated category a brilliant piece of work.

What do feel are underrated songs from any era?

Columbia is a great shout for an underrated song. Real rock'n'roll stuff.

Weeping Willow - The Verve

Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven

SONG IS SO UNDERRATED!

But in all seriousness: Pink Floyd - Any Colour You Like

Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven

SONG IS SO UNDERRATED!

But in all seriousness: Pink Floyd - Any Colour You Like

Totally forgot Pink Floyd - Fearless, those that know and all that and for those that don't the song is awe-inspiring and must be listened to.

Totally forgot Pink Floyd - Fearless, those that know and all that and for those that don't the song is awe-inspiring and must be listened to.

Anyone who is not familiar with the Meddle album has a huge deficiency in their education, when Fearless does overpower the listener and I was well overpowered on many occasions, the emotion felt is a carbon copy of the feeling you used to get in the massed choirs of the Kop many years ago.
It is amazing though naturally fitting, that ynwa encapsulates the lyrics and meaning of Fearless and there can be no other explanation that either Roger Waters or David Gilmour had been to Anfield and been overpowered themselves by the raw emotion and sincerity of the anthem. 

Totally forgot Pink Floyd - Fearless, those that know and all that and for those that don't the song is awe-inspiring and must be listened to.

I hope people reading this thread are making the effort to listen to other people's recommendations. There's few people more irritating to me than those who say they love music yet can't be arsed to listen to what others suggest.
I'm at work so won't listen to anything just now but I'll be going through these when I'm home and I can crank them up a bit.

Here's a song (and band) that I think is hugely underrated, 'Dagausser' by Brand New.

It builds until Jesse Lacey is belting out the chorus at the top of his voice and you could do worse than sit back and listen to this in the dark or with your eyes closed, taking it in. The build up is enhanced by what sounds like a choir, which reminds me of Pink Floyd to an extent:

Brand New - Degausser

It's taken from the album 'The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me' [2006] and I don't know how it it perceived in the US but it went largely unnoticed here in the UK. The only track I ever hear played outside of my car / house is 'Sowing Season' which features on one of those Rock Band or Guitar Hero games. I may as well post that as well:

Brand New - Sowing Season

Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven

SONG IS SO UNDERRATED!

I actually developed an aversion to this song. I know it's brilliant but I'm so tired of it!

Weeping Willow - The Verve

Great shout! I also think The Verve's first album, 'A Storm in Heaven', is underrated almost in its entirety. They were more of a shoegazing band back then, and it's one of my favorite music styles.

The Verve - Beautiful Mind (1993) HD w/lyrics

I actually developed an aversion to this song. I know it's brilliant but I'm so tired of it!

Same here. You can only play the "greatest song ever!" so many times before it becomes old.

I also think The Verve's first album, 'A Storm in Heaven', is underrated almost in its entirety

Agree mate, when Ashcroft really was "Mad Richard"

Same here. You can only play the "greatest song ever!" so many times before it becomes old.

Ugh. Never liked Stairway and have always thought it is massively overrated, personally.

BULLETPROOF the afghan whigs



The Afghan Whigs: Debonair

The Afghan Whigs - Gentlemen

My Vitriol - 'Grounded'

Hardly hear anyone talking about these. Very underrated song and band:

Grounded by My Vitriol starring Vincent Gallo

Let's See Action - The Who (with Ed Vedder)


Alone - Pearl Jam

Jolene by Zac Brown Band

Jinja Safari - Mermaids

I think this song is just brilliant.

Underrated song and underrated band, although I may be biased as I went to the same school as them around the time they were just starting.

Ash - Girl From Mars (UK version)

George Harrison - Beautiful Girl

This is a great song by George Harrison. I'd throw it up there among the best of the solo Beatles catalog, musically. Not sure how it isn't more well-known among Beatles fans. Great melody, some interesting guitar parts too (love that Leslie speaker he used so much). Features some of George's melodic slide playing as well.

Let's See Action - The Who (with Ed Vedder)


Alone - Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam - Alone

Here's a better quality version.
Brilliant song.

Underrated song and underrated band, although I may be biased as I went to the same school as them around the time they were just starting.

Ash - Girl From Mars (UK version)

I have this on single 

Ash - Kung Fu

Pearl Jam - Sleight of Hand (Seattle '03) HD

Underrated song and underrated band, although I may be biased as I went to the same school as them around the time they were just starting.

Ash - Girl From Mars (UK version)

Agree mate, used to love Ash back in the 90s, great tune, but don't forget:

Ash - Goldfinger

and this:

Ash - Oh Yeah

1977 is a great album HR.

Till The End Of The Day - The Kinks


I absolutely LOVE the Kinks. Generally speaking, a lot of their stuff is very underrated, but "Till the End of the Day" has always been my favorite by them. It's my favorite guitar solo from the first wave British Invasion bands too. "You and me we're free, we do as we please"

Teenage Fanclub - Mellow Doubt

Love this

Pearl jam are the most under rated band ever

Ynwa

Till The End Of The Day - The Kinks


I absolutely LOVE the Kinks. Generally speaking, a lot of their stuff is very underrated, but "Till the End of the Day" has always been my favorite by them. It's my favorite guitar solo from the first wave British Invasion bands too. "You and me we're free, we do as we please"

Couldn't agree more.

Teenage Fanclub - Mellow Doubt

Love this

And I agree with you as well.
I don't know how Teenage Fanclub aren't more famous. They should be! Their songs are so sweet and easy listening, I love them with a passion.

Couldn't agree more.

And I agree with you as well.
I don't know how Teenage Fanclub aren't more famous. They should be! Their songs are so sweet and easy listening, I love them with a passion.

Good to have you on board Diego - watched them live many times. Great, heartfelt melodies and real life lyrics.

You might like this (assuming you've not heard already!) from a band they grew up with.

BMX Bandits - Serious Drugs

Good to have you on board Diego - watched them live many times. Great, heartfelt melodies and real life lyrics.

You might like this (assuming you've not heard already!) from a band they grew up with.

BMX Bandits - Serious Drugs

I saw Teenage Fanclub live here in Rio, one or two years ago. I went with my brother who also loves them, it was really enjoyable. Would love to watch them again.

Didn't know BMX Bandits but this song you posted is quality!

Glad you like it mate - there were a number of bands from that sort of period from around the same area in Scotland. Eugenius are worth checking out too along with The Vaselines and The Pastels.

Kurt Cobain was a massive fan of The Vaselines - "Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam" from the "Unplugged" album is actually a cover of their song.

Glasvegas - It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry

Under rated band too I feel.

Glasvegas - Flowers & Football Tops

Powerful lyric.