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Some Great Artists That Are Under The Radar Screen
A snare drum beat, a pounding bass, a graceful melody that's cuts through your ear and touches your soul. We've all uttered the next few words. "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. Take note, the music of all of these bands can be located 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: Almost every music fan in general knows Pink Floyd. And some of you may be familiar with the group's leader in its first few years. But Syd Barrett is most noteworthy as a accomplished solo artist. He created two albums in 1970, "The Madcap Laughs" and "Barrett." They were not very robust in content, some say far from complete, but listen to "Terrapin" (off of the more superior "Madcap" album) and no musical creation has a more psychedelic tone. Every one from Bowie to Ray Davies cites Syd as essential, and for good reason.
The Velvet Underground: Words cannot describe the first time I heard "Pale Blue Eyes," or "Sweet Jane." These songs and this group are 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 the great American Rock and Roll group America never knew they had, Period.
The Meters: An extremely funky band under the leadership of Art Nellville of The Nellville Brothers. Since they're inception in the 60's The Meters have laid down the funk like no other. Listen to "Cissy Strut" and you'll know. Although largely instrumental, that should not stop anybody from checking 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 cannot deny that catchy music! You can find 'The Dictators" on free online music.
The Cramps: Formed by Lux Interior (obvious stage name) in the late 70's, The Cramps recorded some of the most vibrant rock and roll of the century. Think Hillbilly, swamp, punk, boogie (all compliments). 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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