Top 25 most Overrated Rock Bands of all time

[nospk 230]

1 hour ago, crackattack said:

Is Mumford and sons considered rock and roll?? I've always thought they and Dave Matthew's were folksie rock at best . They don't "rock".

I count 5 bands on this list that are not rock and roll bands, so it’s worthless 

[frank 2,312]

45 minutes ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said:

yah I feel you there, I thought Sunday Blood Sunday, Streets have no name etc were pretty solid tunes

after that garbage

 

Garbage is underrated. 

[RaiderHaters Revenge 4,374]

4 minutes ago, frank said:

Garbage is underrated. 

L7 >>> garbage

[Bert 1,128]

56 minutes ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said:

New Order was pretty big I would say the 4th biggest group in the alternative world in the 80s

Smiths, Cure, Depeche, New Order

 

In the 80's, I referred to alternative as the alternative to good music.  

[Fnord 2,298]

The list as a whole is crap, probably compiled by some college radio station DJ that believes that artists that make enough money to live by playing music are sell-outs.

BUT... I'm with the Dude. I fukin HATE the Eagles, man.

Lagwagon- NOT OVERRATED

Look at the world in disbelief
You used to follow, now you lead
College has enlightened you

And you are proud to be different and like
Different bands, different types
You ain't nobody's fool

 

It's like certain bands
Remind you of someone you hated
'Cause they didn't wear the right clothing
And there's only one true fashion
A lot of the bands on the college charts
Are great bands
Until they get signed, Then you hate them
It's such bullshit
You used to love them, you hypocrite

 

Know it all, know it all
Did you really listen to that song?
Could you ever write what you call wrong?

 

I remember you and I
Listening to bands that we liked
Only the songs mattered to you

But now you're a D.J.
And preaching that hype
Corporate rock sucks, you know
College radio enlightens you

 

It's supposed to serve as a means
To expose new bands without prejudice,
But it makes no sense safe harbor
For the underground
'Til the alternative becomes
The popular sound
The bands are good
'Til they make enough cash
To eat food and get a pad
Then they're sold out
And their music is cliché
Because talent's exclusive
To bands without pay

[jonmx 2,430]

Pink Floyd being the most overrated is the stupidest thing on the interent today.  Congrats!  

[dain11279 976]

Kiss should be #1, it’s the only thing they should be #1 at. Awful. Their music makes my ears bleed. U2 definitely belongs on this list as well

[DonS 3,292]

27 minutes ago, jonmx said:

Pink Floyd being the most overrated is the stupidest thing on the interent today.  Congrats!  

This. Folks don't need to like them, but to say they are the MOST overrated is next level retardation. 

[frank 2,312]

12 minutes ago, dain11279 said:

Kiss should be #1, it’s the only thing they should be #1 at. Awful. Their music makes my ears bleed. U2 definitely belongs on this list as well

I wanna hear it loud.

[Bert 1,128]

6 minutes ago, DonS said:

This. Folks don't need to like them, but to say they are the MOST overrated is next level retardation. 

Floyd is like the Grateful Dead.  When you aren't stoned or drunk the music is, eh.

[DonS 3,292]

1 minute ago, frank said:

I wanna hear it loud.

I can't hear you.  You need to shout it. 

[Utilit99 4,099]

1 minute ago, Bert said:

Floyd is like the Grateful Dead.  When you aren't stoned or drunk the music is, eh.

Not in the least. Not even close.

[DonS 3,292]

1 minute ago, Bert said:

Floyd is like the Grateful Dead.  When you aren't stoned or drunk the music is, eh.

Perhaps the Syd Barrett 60s Floyd. Definitely a bit too psychedelic for most. But Meddle onwards?  GTFO. 

[dain11279 976]

7 minutes ago, frank said:

I wanna hear it loud.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Reality 3,121]

Fleetwood Mac made Rumours. Rumours is a top 5 album of all-time. If you make a top 5 album of all-time, you can't be on an overrated list.

Don't @ me, carry on.

[Fnord 2,298]

4 minutes ago, Bert said:

Floyd is like the Grateful Dead.  When you aren't stoned or drunk the music is, eh.

Isn't pretty much ALL music better when you're under chemical influence?

[kilroy69 1,252]

 I came to say Metallica. Every hit song they had...was the same song. I remember thinking yea man that is a super nice song that sounds just like the last one. 

[DonS 3,292]

1 hour ago, kilroy69 said:

 I came to say Metallica. Every hit song they had...was the same song. I remember thinking yea man that is a super nice song that sounds just like the last one. 

The "Black Album" is when I lost interest in Metallica.  Master of Puppets and Ride the Lightning was their best IMHO. To each their own of course. 

[jerryskids 6,892]

5 hours ago, Bier Meister said:

Many of the bands listed seemed to have dividing points (almost 2 careers).  ie: I love a lot of U2's earlier music, but got bored with their albums after No Surrender. 

Interesting observation.  I’ve been scratching my head as to how Yes could be #2, for instance.  Were they ever that big to be overrated?  They were one of my favorite bands back in their prog rock days, but IMO they were more obscure then.  But then they came out with that Owner of a Lonely Heart crap and they lost me... but became more popular overall, because they sold their soul to the shallow 80s synth sound like so many bands.    

Iron Maiden is another one; they have a super strong legion of followers, but they were never very popular in the mainstream, so how could they be overrated?   

[jerryskids 6,892]

5 hours ago, Bier Meister said:

Many of the bands listed seemed to have dividing points (almost 2 careers).  ie: I love a lot of U2's earlier music, but got bored with their albums after No Surrender. 

Interesting observation.  I’ve been scratching my head as to how Yes could be #2, for instance.  Were they ever that big to be overrated?  They were one of my favorite bands back in their prog rock days, but IMO they were more obscure then.  But then they came out with that Owner of a Lonely Heart crap and they lost me... but became more popular overall, because they sold their soul to the shallow 80s synth sound like so many bands.    

Iron Maiden is another one; they have a super strong legion of followers, but they were never very popular in the mainstream, so how could they be overrated?   

[Rusty Syringes 478]

Rolling Stones. Lead Zeppelin. The Stone Roses. Stone Temple Pilots. Miles Davis Quartztet. The Crystal Method. Iron Maiden. Diamondhead. Iron Butterfly. 

Terrible bands named after rocks.

[Hardcore troubadour 15,521]

44 minutes ago, Rusty Syringes said:

Rolling Stones. Lead Zeppelin. The Stone Roses. Stone Temple Pilots. Miles Davis Quartztet. The Crystal Method. Iron Maiden. Diamondhead. Iron Butterfly. 

Terrible bands named after rocks.

Led. And lead is not a rock anyway. Neither is Iron. Nor is a diamond. Or a stone. Or crystal. But quartz is. So you got two. 

[Gepetto 1,382]

Pink Floyd is NOT overrated.  What a craptastic list.

I'd probably put Pink Floyd and the Beatles as the greatest bands ever.

The Rolling Stones are the most overrated.

[Bill E. 703]

8 hours ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said:

Van Halen

AC/DC

Dave Matthews

Radiohead

INXS

Bruce Springstein

U2

Foo Fighters

hate them all

 

Agree with your list for sure.  Later U2 and most Springsteen songs make me turn to something else immediately. 

From the main list I would remove Fleetwood Mac for sure.  Stevie has some really great songs with the band and Buckingham is one of the most underrated guitarists and a great composer. 

Would also remove Eagles.  They had enough talent for three or four bands.   The problem with Felder was he was a very good singer but with Henley and Frey there was no room for his voice.  Most other bands would be lucky to have him.  

I also like Rush and Pink Floyd but they are so repetitive that you want to stick a screwdriver in your ears after an hour of their music.  Unique sound but overrated.  I heard a Rush song recently and said I have not heard that one in years.  Then they said it was a new song.  Sounds the same as their 70's stuff.

[Bill E. 703]

5 hours ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said:

yah I feel you there, I thought Sunday Blood Sunday, Streets have no name etc were pretty solid tunes

after that garbage

 

Also I will Follow was good. 

[Drizzay 725]

This list was made simply to piss people off.  The fact that there is only one hair band (Jon bovi) on the list should tip you off.

[Hardcore troubadour 15,521]

Willing to bet some millennial or younger made this list, even though he got some right. A lot of these huge acts are not standing the test of time. U2 and Bruce come to mind. Fun fact: the first mass produced CD in America was Born In The USA. The cassette and LP were released in June of 1984, the CD in September. So a lot of the sales of that album were double purchases by the same customers, allowing for many more sales and it remaining on the charts as long as it did. Good timing. 

[Bill E. 703]

9 hours ago, edjr said:

Good one. As well as Radiohead. (previously mentioned)  I would add the beatles too   yup, i said it

No way are the Beatles overrated.  They changed with the times better than anyone ever.  They actually led the change most of the time.  They were not selfish and supported each others efforts and music throughout.  I can not think of a more influential band. 

[frank 2,312]

Just now, Hardcore troubadour said:

U2 and Bruce coke to mind. 

That sounds right. 

[Hardcore troubadour 15,521]

Of all those acts from the 70’s and 80’s, I feel Petty and AC/DC are showing the most staying power. Everyone likes them. Maybe Elton John too. 

[edjr 6,633]

12 hours ago, Bert said:

Floyd is like the Grateful Dead.  When you aren't stoned or drunk the music is, eh.

  and phish. they blow too

[MDC 7,546]

12 hours ago, dain11279 said:

Kiss should be #1, it’s the only thing they should be #1 at. Awful. Their music makes my ears bleed. U2 definitely belongs on this list as well

Absolutely.

U2 has some great albums but they’ve been insufferable for decades.

Much as I love their 60s and early 70s output, The Stones have to be on this list. They’ve been putting out crap for 40 years.

[edjr 6,633]

Everyone should make their own top 5

1. Springsteen
2. U2
3. Rolling Stones
4. Grateful Dead
5. Pink Floyd

 

I do not have Kiss on this list, because the only people that like Kiss are their wacky fans that dress like that and wear makeup. They were never played on the Radio. Can't be rated when your music was never on the radio

[Thornton Melon 630]

18 minutes ago, edjr said:

 

I do not have Kiss on this list, because the only people that like Kiss are their wacky fans that dress like that and wear makeup. They were never played on the Radio. Can't be rated when your music was never on the radio

WTF are you talking about??? They were on the radio all the time in the late '70s. 

[edjr 6,633]

3 minutes ago, Thornton Melon said:

WTF are you talking about??? They were on the radio all the time in the late '70s. 

Compared to the others on this list?

[Thornton Melon 630]

4 minutes ago, edjr said:

Compared to the others on this list?

You said they were never played on the radio. You weren't comparing them to the others on the list.

By the way, they were played on the radio a lot more than the Grateful Dead, that's for sure.

[edjr 6,633]

8 minutes ago, Thornton Melon said:

You said they were never played on the radio. You weren't comparing them to the others on the list.

By the way, they were played on the radio a lot more than the Grateful Dead, that's for sure.

Touch of Gay was played on the radio and MTV, more than every single kiss song combined

[supermike80 1,964]

I'm Ok with Led Zeppelin being on this kind of list.  I catch a lot of flack for NOT thinking the sun rises and sets over their music, but they never quite did it for me.

John Bonham as a drummer is damn good however.  The rest meh

[edjr 6,633]

1 minute ago, supermike80 said:

I'm Ok with Led Zeppelin being on this kind of list.  I catch a lot of flack for NOT thinking the sun rises and sets over their music, but they never quite did it for me.

John Bonham as a drummer is damn good however.  The rest meh

Was waiting for someone to mention them. You just raised the drobeski signal

[supermike80 1,964]

2 minutes ago, edjr said:

Was waiting for someone to mention them. You just raised the drobeski signal

Rusty Already did---I just seconded it