Great Musical Artists Who Are Under Appreciated
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A snare drum beat, a pounding bass, a graceful melody that's cuts through your ear and touches your soul. We've all said the next three words before. "Who is that?" These are a handful of artist that fly a little bit below the radar. Some of these you know, some you don't. But you should get to know them all a little bit better. By the way, the music of all of these artists can be found on internet radio.
Nico: Best known for being a drug riddled performer, the fact is that she performed some really terrific music. Listen to "These Days" off of the late 60's album "Chelsea Girls." With song contributions from a teenage Jackson Browne and a love smitten Bob Dylan, the album evokes a warmth and elegance unmatched by many that followed.
Syd Barrett: Just about every music fan is familiar with Pink Floyd. And some of you may be familiar with the group's leader in its first few years. But Syd Barrett is most remarkable to me as a damaged but brilliant (and brief) solo artist. He released two albums in 1970, "The Madcap Laughs" and "Barrett." They were sparse, some say incomplete, but listen to "Terrapin" (off of the more superior "Madcap" album) and nothing exudes psychedelia better. Every one from Bowie to Ray Davies cites Syd as essential, and for good reason.
The Velvet Underground: Words cannot adequately describe the first time I listened to this artist, they are truly a classic. From their pop minimalist origins, they do not disappoint the most discerning of listeners. Although it is best to avoid any material created during their reunion in the 1990's. The Velvet Underground is a fantastic rock and roll band that Americans never fully understood or appreciated.
The Meters: An extremely funky band under the leadership of Art Nellville of The Nellville Brothers. Since their beginnings in the 1960's, 'The Meters' have created more funky music than any other. Listen to "Cissy Strut" and you'll know. Although the are primarily instrumental, that should not deter you from trying them out.
The Dictators: Having released arguably the First "New York Punk Album" (1974's Go Girl Crazy) The Dictators exude a more lucid Twisted Sister and Quite Riot than an artsy Television. True they were abnormal in they're time, now we can look back and cherish how truly honest they were. They sometimes came off childish ("I Live for Cars and Girls") or invasive ("Two Tub Man") but it was all in good fun. And you can't deny their biting songs! You will be able to locate 'The Dictators" on free online music.
The Cramps: Formed by Lux Interior in the late 70's, "The Cramps" recorded some of the most vibrant rock music of the twentieth century. Think boogie, punk, and swamp. If it wasn't for front man Lux's tragic death in February of 2009, they would still be playing somewhere in the country pleasing all fans, from punk to rockabilly.
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