Under-rated

Wow, I never say anything is under-rated. However, I’ve acknowledged a few things that are, recently, especially these bands:ELO: No one knows who they are. You see them on mix CDs from the 70’s and once in a while on the Drive and other classic rock radio stations. Man, these guys had it going. Despite being pretty damn ugly, Jeff Lynn could write a fucking song. And all those damn instruments just made it even better. I’ve heard their concerts were awesome, too, with the Light part of their name actually coming into play.

Lynyrd Skynyrd: Alright, I know these guys are pretty popular. But, I’m talking about beyond “Free Bird” and “Sweet Home Alabama.” My dad as their anthology three disk set, and there is some deep stuff on there. And some of that less common stuff is incredible. Ronnie Van Zant didn’t get his dues while alive, but certainly deserves them now.

Jim Croce: Big Bad Leroy Brown is a great, fun song. But Croce could pump out some truly emotional stuff. And that fucker could sing; a rare attribute in today’s music industry. I wish I had time in a bottle…

Led Zeppelin: Just kidding. Everybody loves Zep. However, there is an element of the Lords of Rock that is sorely under-rated: their soft stuff. “Going to California” is awesome, especially with Jones on the mandolin. “The Rain Song,” “Hey, Hey, What Can I Do?”, and several others add to how awesome this group’s repertoire is.

Chicago: I suppose their following is largest in Illinois, and not so much elsewhere. However, the band originally titled the “Chicago Transit Authority” (until mayor Daley got pissed about it) wrote some pretty awesome stuff. Their 80’s style love ballads are as good as anyone’s, and they could rock out hard when they wanted (25 or 6 to 4, end of story.) Not to mention their unique, awesome incorporation of horns. Does anybody really know what time it is?

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