[Marbles]

Fn

[jqp]

Definitely Pet Sounds

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pet_Sounds

"Although not a big seller for the band originally, Pet Sounds has been influential since the day it was released. Rapturously received in Britain, it was lauded in the music press and championed by many top pop stars. The Beatles, for example, have said that Pet Sounds was a major influence on their album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, and Paul McCartney has repeatedly named it as one of his favorite albums (with "God Only Knows" as his favorite song) — completing a circle begun by the Beatles' influence on Wilson (see "the beginning of Pet Sounds", above). McCartney stated that:
“    It was Pet Sounds that blew me out of the water. I love the album so much. I've just bought my kids each a copy of it for their education in life ... I figure no one is educated musically 'til they've heard that album ... I love the orchestra, the arrangements ... it may be going overboard to say it's the classic of the century ... but to me, it certainly is a total, classic record that is unbeatable in many ways ... I've often played Pet Sounds and cried. I played it to John [Lennon] so much that it would be difficult for him to escape the influence ... it was the record of the time. The thing that really made me sit up and take notice was the bass lines ... and also, putting melodies in the bass line. That I think was probably the big influence that set me thinking when we recorded Pepper, it set me off on a period I had then for a couple of years of nearly always writing quite melodic bass lines. "God Only Knows" is a big favourite of mine ... very emotional, always a bit of a choker for me, that one. On "You Still Believe in Me", I love that melody - that kills me ... that's my favourite, I think ... it's so beautiful right at the end ... comes surging back in these multi-coloured harmonies ... sends shivers up my spine.    ”

Other artists have also cited Pet Sounds as one of the all time classic albums. Eric Clapton stated that "I consider Pet Sounds to be one of the greatest pop LPs to ever be released. It encompasses everything that's ever knocked me out and rolled it all into one."

Yet how many in the US have never even heard of it?

[lonewolfny42]

How is Edgar Winter underrated ?  Free Ride and Frankenstein were both on constant rotation on classic rock radio...their good tunes.

They Only Come Out at Night peaked at the number 3 position on the Billboard Hot 200 and stayed on the charts for an impressive 80 weeks. It was certified gold in April 1973 and double platinum in November 1986.

[JoshK]

hard for me to say as I wasn't really around.

Cream - Dysraeli Gears  (not really underrated)
Led Zepplin I  (ditto, just maybe the most underrated of LZ)

Derek and the Dominos? 

The Stooges - Raw Power

[lonewolfny42]

un·der·rate, un·der·rat·ed .......To rate too low; underestimate.

[Gordy]

String Drive Thing - The Machine That Cried



Lene Lovich- Lene Lovich



Phil Manzanera - Diamond Head



Most anything by Chris Spedding

[bpape]

Montrose - Montrose



Has our GAS 'theme song'. A true great rock album and even more impressive considering it was cut in one day and with no practice as a full group before going into the studio.  A couple songs got some play...

Bryan

[Scott F.]

Wolfy, lets try these....












plus anything by Rory Gallagher, Wishbone Ash, The Strawbs or Renaissance

[lonewolfny42]

Right Scott....underrated....not often played to death.Well ...thats my take on underrated.


The Sensational Alex Harvey Band ...."Live"


Vanilla Fudge....."Near the Beginning"


Thin Lizzy....."Live and Dangerous"


The Blues Project...."Live at Town Hall"

[konut]

Good call on Alex Harvey.

Blue Cheer - Vincebus Eruptum
David Crosby- If I Could Only Remember My Name
Mountain - Nantucket Sleighride

[caddisgeek]

Not really 'classic rock' but I gotta say that Pink Flag by Wire has gotta be the most overlooked albums of all time. Perfect art school pop punk from 1977 and still influencing bands today. Wire tunes have been covered by Henry Rollins, REM, The New Bomb Turks, Minor Threat, Klonhurst, Will Oldham, My Bloody Valentine, Missingmen, The Cops............oh and don't forget Elasticas 'Connection' (a reworking of 3 girl rumbah that ended in a lawsuit and subsequent co-authorship ala surfin USA/sweet little sixteen. Sure the production values aren't the most amazing I've ever heard, but I reckon that production values are the first thing you notice on a bad album and the last thing you hear on a good album.

I prefer to listen to music, rather than stereos  

BTW, I think most stuff that is really great (not just good, but great) finds its audience eventually, just look at the velvets or the stooges

[lonewolfny42]

A Few More.....


The (then) Young Rascals......" Groovin' "




Blood, Sweat, & Tears...."Child Is Father to the Man"




Leslie West...."Mountain"




Black Oak Arkansas...."Raunch 'N' Roll Live"




Nazareth....."Razamanaz"




The Youngbloods....."The Youngbloods"



The Amboy Dukes (Ted Nugent)...."Loaded For Bear" ...a new collection



Cat Mother & The All Night Newsboy's ..... "The Street Giveth And The Street Taketh Away"



The Soft Machine...."Volume One"

[Gordy]

 

Danny Gatton, was an ignored genius.

[bpape]

Wow Scott - Mahogony Rush - haven't heard that for ages.

Bryan

[1000a]

Usually when I think of the term classic rock, I think of older rock lps that got plenty of air play- IMO the term almost implies well know stuff (sans style of the music)- the term is almost an implication that that works termed such are accepted and honored works in that canon- if you will

so with this in mind for me (sans the classic rock sound on some of them):

Before starting-my vote for the single most entirely ruined LP by radio- Fleetwood Mac- Rumors (they killed it so bad- I still do not own it )

Jo Jo Gunn

Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes 1st 3  (try BGO records version)

Tranquility 1&2

Brian Auger's Oblivion Express - Second Wind and that era

Fanny Adams (Wolf I got that German import CD -excellent (and I was shocked sounds very much like the vinyl ( ) - think you would really like it)

1st Steve Stills -solo (sans love the one your with)  this thing is fantastic and-to me overlooked other than the mentioned tune.

Manassas

other than Neil Young's solo releases (very well known), the other 3 all continually produced mostly incredible solo efforts.

Greg Allman- laid back

Sea Level

Fleetwood Mac- Future Games, Bare trees

Edgar Winter-Shock Treatment

It's a beautiful day,- i think at least lps past 1st one

The Flock

Steve Forbert / Ian Mathews/ Terrence Boylan

Wet Willie / Ozark Mountain Dare Devils

[1000a]

one of the very best (underated-overlooked) bar none is Wishbone Ash, samples of first LP: (you may need to refresh your Audio Circle page- I gave the wrong link the first time)

http://www.amazon.com/Wishbone-Ash/dp/B000002OLU/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/105-5283896-0002047?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1184274456&sr=8-2

this first lp is a triple  , Pilgrimage and Argus are also exceptional, hard not to love - 2 of the very best and overlooked rock guitarists as twin leads

sorry if listed, someone must have done so- really a must have

this 1st LP is also been redone by BGO records

[PhilNYC]

Yes - Drama (first Yes album without Jon Anderson on vocals)...

[Wayner]

Yes, Drama is a damn good place to start. I'll add

Yes, Going for the One
Yes, Big Generator
Yes, Tormato

King Crimson, In wake of the Posedien

FM, City of Fear

Camel, Moonmadness
Camel, Breathless
Camel, Raindances

Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Works Volume One

Gypsy, In the Garden

Ozark Mountain Daredevils, !st

Klaatu, Klaatu
Klaatu, Hope

Fleetwood Mac, Kiln House

W

[ebag4]

Tommy Bolin, Teaser.  Great Album!

[NealH]