you know they’re singles but do you know
how they influenced music
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’ll
be counting down our picks for the top
ten underrated rock bands
for this list we’re looking at bands in
the rock genre that may not get as much
love as they deserve while we know how
much you mojo holux loved bands like
rise against and Muse will be excluding
them based on their large and devoted
fan bases and critical and commercial
success
number ten Mudhoney
named after a 1965 Russ Maher film this
Seattle man might not have the fame of
Soundgarden or Pearl Jam but they were
responsible for kicking off the grunge
movement of the early 90s
with their debut EP super fuss big muff
Mudhoney unknowingly shaped the mind of
Kurt Cobain and the sound of Nirvana
while inspiring countless musicians of
the Pacific Northwest
you might recognize him from the 1996
Chris Farley film black sheep but
chances are you probably can’t name more
than one Mudhoney song under pressure
Oh
number nine Creedence Clearwater Revival
Oh
Oh
together only five years the sound of
these swamp rockers define the Vietnam
era of rock and roll
while the most popular Creedence
Clearwater Revival Tunes have become
karaoke classics and although they are
considered one of the great musical acts
of the late sixties to early seventies
they are often overshadowed by other
bands of the era in fact CCR holds the
record for most singles to reach number
two on the charts without ever achieving
a number one single an underrated rock
band indeed
go
number eight the Stone Roses
inspired by the clash and unafraid of
their public image this influential
manchester band toured for years before
the 1989 release of the acclaimed debut
album
with a touch of acid house and garage
rock the Stone Roses created one of the
definitive British albums and followed
it up with the equally successful second
coming
unfortunately a freak injury and musical
detachment caused guitarist John Squire
to quit in 1996 and the Stone Roses
never again released a studio album and
so Oasis stepped into the spotlight and
seemingly took on their disenchanted
persona
number seven deep purple
as part of the unholy trinity of the 70s
British rock these heavy-metal pioneers
are the less appreciated siblings of Led
Zeppelin and Black Sabbath
while deep purple is highly regarded
amongst musicians the casual music fan
probably knows David Coverdale as the
guy with the hair from Whitesnake
not only have most of the key members of
the loudest band in the world managed to
stay together over the decades but they
still continue to innovate their sound
long after the release of their 1968
debut shades of deep purple
number six Electric Light Orchestra
straight out of Birmingham England these
progressive rockers torched the charts
in the mid 70s but it’s not often that
you hear someone say I have to hear
Electric Light Orchestra now armed with
violins and numerous woodwinds Jeff
bland and company gave the world poppy
feel-good numbers that are simply hard
to ignore
maybe it’s the passing of time or
perhaps their enormous afros but the
pure craftsmanship of Electric Light
Orchestra has lost its Thunder in this
crazy modern world of diluted music
do yourself a favor and allow yourself
to be moved by the eclectic sound of
yellow
number five Tears for Fears
with a name inspired by primal therapy
and John Lennon’s personal shrink
Arthur Janov this insightful band
offered more than your usual scent pub
acts
lyrically Tears for Fears were genius
prophets of the early mtv era and
continued to explore new sounds into the
1990s
although a different lineup would
release three albums post 1991 it was
the trilogy of conceptual 80’s albums
that stand the test of time
while many 80’s bands failed to innovate
their style Tears for Fears were natural
poets of their day and inherently
thought-provoking musicians take a
listen to songs from the big chair and
tell us they’re not underrated
hi at number four Violent Femmes let me
go
who doesn’t love the 80s hit blister in
the Sun well not many despite the
popularity of that track the full
discography of these Milwaukee musicians
has managed to elude the playlists of
rock bands worldwide they were
discovered playing on a street corner by
James Honeyman Scott of the pretenders
who went on to produce their critically
acclaimed debut in 1983
with remarkable musicianship and the
unforgettable voice of Gordon gano it’s
a crime not to experience the
immaculately eighties albums of Violent
Femmes at least once in your life
number three ZZ Top
the amazing musicianship of this blues
rock trio often gets lost behind their
awesome beers with an expansive
discography that begins in 1971 ZZ Top
has been creating some of the best blues
rock jams ever since
these guys really shred on stage and I
have a knack for writing suggestive
numbers while building on various
musical styles
whether you like the raw southern style
of their older work or the groove of
albums like Eliminator ZZ Top has
something for everyone
number two Pixies
formed in Massachusetts these indie
rockers went relatively unnoticed in
America during their early years but
their experimental sound led to immense
popularity abroad
with bizarre lyrics and an explosive
sound that would transform 90s rock
Pixies disbanded in 1993 after four
classic records while larger budgets
ultimately led to a polished sound the
raw intensity of their 1988 debut surfer
rosa challenged the average listener
while inspiring countless musicians the
rock world was recently graced with a
new release from the band and although
it received less than favorable reviews
it’s great to see the indie legends back
where they belong
said first
before we unveil our top pick here are a
few honorable mentions
take some time
number one the kinks with all due
respect to the binos these British
musicians were not only part of the
British Invasion but consistently
released immaculate productions with the
course of their 30-year career some of
their early hits became pop sensations
but their artistry evolved into the 70s
and 80s led by the astounding riding
skills of Ray Davies
by incorporating world travels into
their contents along with observations
of their native England the kinks
changed the face of music and some may
argue that their enduring legacy stands
up alongside their friends from
Liverpool regardless the kinks can never
be praised enough
so do you agree with our selections
what is your favorite underrated rock
band for more mind-blowing top 10s
published every day be sure to subscribe
to watchmojo.com
how they influenced music
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’ll
be counting down our picks for the top
ten underrated rock bands
for this list we’re looking at bands in
the rock genre that may not get as much
love as they deserve while we know how
much you mojo holux loved bands like
rise against and Muse will be excluding
them based on their large and devoted
fan bases and critical and commercial
success
number ten Mudhoney
named after a 1965 Russ Maher film this
Seattle man might not have the fame of
Soundgarden or Pearl Jam but they were
responsible for kicking off the grunge
movement of the early 90s
with their debut EP super fuss big muff
Mudhoney unknowingly shaped the mind of
Kurt Cobain and the sound of Nirvana
while inspiring countless musicians of
the Pacific Northwest
you might recognize him from the 1996
Chris Farley film black sheep but
chances are you probably can’t name more
than one Mudhoney song under pressure
Oh
number nine Creedence Clearwater Revival
Oh
Oh
together only five years the sound of
these swamp rockers define the Vietnam
era of rock and roll
while the most popular Creedence
Clearwater Revival Tunes have become
karaoke classics and although they are
considered one of the great musical acts
of the late sixties to early seventies
they are often overshadowed by other
bands of the era in fact CCR holds the
record for most singles to reach number
two on the charts without ever achieving
a number one single an underrated rock
band indeed
go
number eight the Stone Roses
inspired by the clash and unafraid of
their public image this influential
manchester band toured for years before
the 1989 release of the acclaimed debut
album
with a touch of acid house and garage
rock the Stone Roses created one of the
definitive British albums and followed
it up with the equally successful second
coming
unfortunately a freak injury and musical
detachment caused guitarist John Squire
to quit in 1996 and the Stone Roses
never again released a studio album and
so Oasis stepped into the spotlight and
seemingly took on their disenchanted
persona
number seven deep purple
as part of the unholy trinity of the 70s
British rock these heavy-metal pioneers
are the less appreciated siblings of Led
Zeppelin and Black Sabbath
while deep purple is highly regarded
amongst musicians the casual music fan
probably knows David Coverdale as the
guy with the hair from Whitesnake
not only have most of the key members of
the loudest band in the world managed to
stay together over the decades but they
still continue to innovate their sound
long after the release of their 1968
debut shades of deep purple
number six Electric Light Orchestra
straight out of Birmingham England these
progressive rockers torched the charts
in the mid 70s but it’s not often that
you hear someone say I have to hear
Electric Light Orchestra now armed with
violins and numerous woodwinds Jeff
bland and company gave the world poppy
feel-good numbers that are simply hard
to ignore
maybe it’s the passing of time or
perhaps their enormous afros but the
pure craftsmanship of Electric Light
Orchestra has lost its Thunder in this
crazy modern world of diluted music
do yourself a favor and allow yourself
to be moved by the eclectic sound of
yellow
number five Tears for Fears
with a name inspired by primal therapy
and John Lennon’s personal shrink
Arthur Janov this insightful band
offered more than your usual scent pub
acts
lyrically Tears for Fears were genius
prophets of the early mtv era and
continued to explore new sounds into the
1990s
although a different lineup would
release three albums post 1991 it was
the trilogy of conceptual 80’s albums
that stand the test of time
while many 80’s bands failed to innovate
their style Tears for Fears were natural
poets of their day and inherently
thought-provoking musicians take a
listen to songs from the big chair and
tell us they’re not underrated
hi at number four Violent Femmes let me
go
who doesn’t love the 80s hit blister in
the Sun well not many despite the
popularity of that track the full
discography of these Milwaukee musicians
has managed to elude the playlists of
rock bands worldwide they were
discovered playing on a street corner by
James Honeyman Scott of the pretenders
who went on to produce their critically
acclaimed debut in 1983
with remarkable musicianship and the
unforgettable voice of Gordon gano it’s
a crime not to experience the
immaculately eighties albums of Violent
Femmes at least once in your life
number three ZZ Top
the amazing musicianship of this blues
rock trio often gets lost behind their
awesome beers with an expansive
discography that begins in 1971 ZZ Top
has been creating some of the best blues
rock jams ever since
these guys really shred on stage and I
have a knack for writing suggestive
numbers while building on various
musical styles
whether you like the raw southern style
of their older work or the groove of
albums like Eliminator ZZ Top has
something for everyone
number two Pixies
formed in Massachusetts these indie
rockers went relatively unnoticed in
America during their early years but
their experimental sound led to immense
popularity abroad
with bizarre lyrics and an explosive
sound that would transform 90s rock
Pixies disbanded in 1993 after four
classic records while larger budgets
ultimately led to a polished sound the
raw intensity of their 1988 debut surfer
rosa challenged the average listener
while inspiring countless musicians the
rock world was recently graced with a
new release from the band and although
it received less than favorable reviews
it’s great to see the indie legends back
where they belong
said first
before we unveil our top pick here are a
few honorable mentions
take some time
number one the kinks with all due
respect to the binos these British
musicians were not only part of the
British Invasion but consistently
released immaculate productions with the
course of their 30-year career some of
their early hits became pop sensations
but their artistry evolved into the 70s
and 80s led by the astounding riding
skills of Ray Davies
by incorporating world travels into
their contents along with observations
of their native England the kinks
changed the face of music and some may
argue that their enduring legacy stands
up alongside their friends from
Liverpool regardless the kinks can never
be praised enough
so do you agree with our selections
what is your favorite underrated rock
band for more mind-blowing top 10s
published every day be sure to subscribe
to watchmojo.com
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