radiokills Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 first one that comes to mind is Unwound's Leaves Turn Inside You. thought it would make an interesting thread. others include: The National - Sad Songs For Dirty LoversThe Gun Club - Fire Of Love Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Degenerex Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Just off the top of my head: Here Comes The Zoo - Local HWe Belong to the Staggering Evening - Ike Reily AssassinationHappiness Is Not a Fish That You Can Catch - Our Lady PeaceFactory Showroom - They Might Be Giants (first album that got me into them, not their best, but not as bad as its made out to be)Libido Speedway - Orbit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalzunfield Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Here Comes The Zoo - Local H Not sure I agree there. I haven't had an urge to listen to that album since it came out. Really, really, weak album in an otherwise pretty sweet catalog. Pretty much every album raved about by VC folks is criminally underlooked when you consider that bands like Nickelback and Maroon 5 are on multi-million dollar tours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HungryHippo Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Magnetic Fields- Get LostJoseph Arthur- Nuclear Daydream this list could get quite long so I'll leave off here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sureshot Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Not sure I agree there. I haven't had an urge to listen to that album since it came out. Really, really, weak album in an otherwise pretty sweet catalog. False! In fact, I think its one of my favs. "What Would You Have Me Do?" is the definition of epic. I gained a much greater appreciation for that album after seeing it performed front to back at the Beat Kitchen shows. It does not relent for a second. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Wilco LP #7 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 most recently: The Dodos-Visitermore longterm: Polaris: Music from the Adventures of Pete & Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardwood floor Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Not sure I agree there. I haven't had an urge to listen to that album since it came out. Really, really, weak album in an otherwise pretty sweet catalog. Pretty much every album raved about by VC folks is criminally underlooked when you consider that bands like Nickelback and Maroon 5 are on multi-million dollar tours. except for neil young and the band, pretty much everything raved about here is over-rated and complete crap. as far as criminally overlooked, anything by Thin Lizzy, except maybe the first album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalzunfield Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 except for neil young and the band, pretty much everything raved about here is over-rated and complete crap. as far as criminally overlooked, anything by Thin Lizzy, except maybe the first album. So what's your favorite tune by Maroon 5? You seem like the perfect fan! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 except for neil young and the band, pretty much everything raved about here is over-rated and complete crap. as far as criminally overlooked, anything by Thin Lizzy, except maybe the first album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tapmyglass Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 more longterm: Polaris: Music from the Adventures of Pete & Pete yes! That album is one of my favorites, so good. as for recent records, I haven't heard anyone talking about the new French Kicks record and its damn good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Better duck, Rider, they're coming for ya now.Even if you're right, you're gonna get slammed for that one. Trust me, I should know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markosis Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 most recently: The Dodos-Visiter I don't know, I've seen plenty of press about that one. Heck, that's how I found out about them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Better duck, Rider, they're coming for ya now.Even if you're right, you're gonna get slammed for that one. Trust me, I should know. Well, he's being a combative dick, so yeah. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Better duck, Rider, they're coming for ya now.Even if you're right, you're gonna get slammed for that one. Trust me, I should know. bring 'em on ...seriously though, just my opinion. once in while i just let loose and slam everything. right now i want to slam neil young if you can believe that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChooChooCharlie Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 although far from an unknown album, Lou Reed's Transformer is in my top 5 all-time, and when I bring it up among even music savvy groups, I tend to get more crickets than knowledge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Well, he's being a combative dick, so yeah. hey, at least i ain't callin' names anyway, i've decided to drop The Band from my list too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I've pimped this record before, but... Joe Pisapia - Daydreams Equal parts Hoagy Carmichael and Elliott Smith... The best album of the new millennium. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littlebear Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Right now, the French is wondering why "underlooked" and "overlooked" mean more or less the same thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheelco Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Charlatans UK - Some Friendly definitely qualifies man, I've always loved that disc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I've pimped this record before, but... Joe Pisapia - Daydreams That's that son of a bitch from Guster, yes? He's one talented sucker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Charlatans UK - Some Friendly definitely qualifies man, I've always loved that disc Charlatans are the most criminally underlooked bands on the whole! Some Friendly is awesome though Up to Our Hips and 10Th and 11th are my favorites! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 By calling the thread "Criminally Underlooked Albums," does it drive home a stronger message than the earlier thread titled "Underated Records"? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Is underlooked a word? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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