Most overrated albums?

I'd take Girls Girl Girls over Ain't No N1gga.

Reasonable Doubt is a little more consistent, but I don't it's high points are as high as The Blueprint.

GreySeal9

Everything from Can't Knock The Hustle to Can I Live is godlike, man. Easily the best beginning to any Rap album.

That albums blows in my opinion, I have no idea how it's so popular.Postmortem123

Mainstream bro, mainstream

Well to be honest, I think Metallica were mainstream from the beginning

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Reasonable Doubt is a little more consistent, but I don't think its high points are as high as The Blueprint.

JML897

Whaaat

That run of Brooklyn's Finest -> Can I Live is amazing. I love Dead Presidents and D'Evils.

I do to (the use of samples in those songs is amazing) but I just feel the production on The Blueprint has more impact. Not to mention I think Heart of the City is probably the best thing Jay Z ever did.

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I'd take Girls Girl Girls over Ain't No N1gga.

Reasonable Doubt is a little more consistent, but I don't it's high points are as high as The Blueprint.

Aljosa23

Everything from Can't Knock The Hustle to Can I Live is godlike, man. Easily the best beginning to any Rap album.

It is but the production on the Blueprint does a lot more for me. As great as RD is, sometimes it feels like the songs are a little too samey.

Easily the best beginning to any Rap album.

Aljosa23

I would say ATLiens

Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd.

BATTOSAI76

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Anything by Nirvana.

ArmoredCore55

It is the most underrated, which is unfortunate because it's they're best album. Nevermind is Nirvana's most overrated IMO, it's still a good album but definitely the weak link. Bleach > In Utero > Incesticed > Nevermind

Well, since i already gave in, i might as well put my own list of albums, though i still dislike the word overrated.

Dark Side of the Moon - Pink Floyd

Now... this is actually my favorite PF album, only SLIGHTLY edging out Animals, but the thing is, it has become so big and important, that the rest of the PF albums, except perhaps for The Wall, get almost completely neglegted and forgotten among non PF fans, and i don't think that's fair.

Nevermind by Nirvana(i would say anything, but practically all of Nirvana's hype comes from Nevermind)

Now... i don't think that they are the worst band of all, or this is the worst record of all time, or anything, like some of their detractors would have you believe, but i certainly think that they are more important and acclaimed than they should. The music is far too simplistic for me, it's catchy, sure, but people are going around saying Kurt Cobain is one of the best guitarist ever or something and i'm like "LOLwut???". I'm a strong believer that Simplicity does not necessarily mean bad, but i don't see anything special in Cobain's simplicity.

And... i hate to bring this, but let's be completely honest, Nirvana WAS huge, yeah, but after just a little while, they were fading out(and the grunge scene, for that matter), but then, all of a sudden, BAM, Kurt dies, and then they are the biggest band in the hole universe again. Come on...

Sgt. Pepper's lonely hearts - The Beatles

Revolver and Abbey Road are far superior IMO. i don't understand why this was called the greatest album ever by the Rolling stones, though everyone's entitled to their opinion.

I'll put some more later.

Sgt. Pepper's lonely hearts - The Beatles

Revolver and Abbey Road are far superior IMO. i don't understand why this was called the greatest album ever by the Rolling stones, though everyone's entitled to their opinion.

I'll put some more later.

cfstar

I'm a huge beatles fan and I'll agree with this. Hell I'd put the White album before it as well.

Its the influence it had, that's the reason why it was named.

I gotta agree with OK Computer, Kanye's newest, Reign In Blood (Hell Awaits is Slayer's best), The Moon And Antarctica (early Modest Mouse is much, much better), all Metallica post Kill 'Em All, and everything Nirvana ever did.

I could list quite a few albums but here's a few I just remember recently discussing with people...

Colors by Between The Buried And Me is really scatterbrained and poorly composed compared to some of their other material.
M83's newest is critically overrated, although I know a lot of fans hated it as much as I did. I couldn't even finish the album it was that bad.
The Flaming Lips' Soft Bulletin. One of their duller releases in my opinion.
Most of Burzum's early material is passable at best.
Death Grips' newest album The Money Store is hideously overrated. It's less raw, more subdued, and lost all the sense of originality that Exmilitary had. Since there's no flow, it relied on his aggressive 'oomph'-ing voice to carry the beat, and now even that's gone.
I think Enter The Wu-Tang is slightly overrated as well.
Bon Iver's Bon Iver is almost unlistenable to me. I've heard some of his earlier material and I'm not big on that either, but I like it more than the new album.
I'm not a fan of the whole bestial black metal fad either. Most of the bands are same-y or just plain forgettable.

M83's newest is critically overrated, although I know a lot of fans hated it as much as I did. I couldn't even finish the album it was that bad.

Saturos3091

I like the album but think it had no reason to be as long as it was. It's hard to get through in one sitting.

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M83's newest is critically overrated, although I know a lot of fans hated it as much as I did. I couldn't even finish the album it was that bad.

JML897

I like the album but think it had no reason to be as long as it was. It's hard to get through in one sitting.

YES!!!! i've already made my personal cut for that record. it's good, just not double LP good.

before the dawn heals us is still my favorite.

Some more:

De-loused in the Comatorium - The Mars Volta

It has definitely shinning moments, and i think it's a great album who's strong points exceed it's flaws, but at times it feels like it drags too much, and at times, they try too damn hard IMO, like that SIX minute long section of ambient noise in the song 'Cicatriz'. It's way too long, and it feels like they just did it because they wanted to seem super weird and progressive.

On top of that, Frances the Mute is better as far as i'm concerned.

Weezer - Pinkerton

I just.... I don't see it. I just don't see it.

Death Grips' newest album The Money Store is hideously overrated. It's less raw, more subdued, and lost all the sense of originality that Exmilitary had. Since

Saturos3091

well, it's not exmilitary.......so that may have something to do with it. death grips will hold no bounds, i don't ever see these guys sticking to ANY kind of formula. the next record (i believe due out at the end of this year) will sound totally different than the money store, which may work in your favor. who knows....

i think you're over exaggereating a bit on DG losing all sense of originality, NOTHING out there sounds like them.

Some more:

De-loused in the Comatorium - The Mars Volta

It has definitely shinning moments, and i think it's a great album who's strong points exceed it's flaws, but at times it feels like it drags too much, and at times, they try too damn hard IMO, like that SIX minute long section of ambient noise in the song 'Cicatriz'. It's way too long, and it feels like they just did it because they wanted to seem super weird and progressive.

On top of that, Frances the Mute is better as far as i'm concerned.

cfstar

the best thing they ever released, and that had more to do with rick rubin's production abilities than anything else. everything they've released since then is more than forgettable...bring back at the drive in.

the best thing they ever releasedlazerface216

Ok then.

bring back at the drive in.

lazerface216

Now, THIS i agree with.

Relationship of Command is just awesome and so addicting. I can't wait to hear the rest of their content.

Okay admittedly I don't follow them very closely but isn't ATDI back? Or are they just playing shows and not recording any new material? JML897

They are playing shows again, but not recording new material.

well, it's not exmilitary.......so that may have something to do with it. death grips will hold no bounds, i don't ever see these guys sticking to ANY kind of formula. the next record (i believe due out at the end of this year) will sound totally different than the money store, which may work in your favor. who knows....

i think you're over exaggereating a bit on DG losing all sense of originality, NOTHING out there sounds like them.

lazerface216

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M83's newest is critically overrated, although I know a lot of fans hated it as much as I did. I couldn't even finish the album it was that bad.

JML897

I like the album but think it had no reason to be as long as it was. It's hard to get through in one sitting.

So this is a, "what is an overrated album personally for me," kind of thread. Ok, i'll bite though some responses (like Modest Mouses Moon and Antarctica and Nuetral Milk Hotel) are rather mind boggling. I can get people not enjoy those records but calling them overrated when someone doesn't get it in the first place...Anyway, going by the OP's definition.

I think M83 was a pretty solid pick and a personal choice. They compare themselves way too much to The Smashing Pumpkins (a big no no) and have a record that is more cool than good. Another is Pains of Being Pure at Heart-Belong. Ok I love this band, I love this band a lot but this album (again going with a personal response and not a logical one) is far too sweet for me. Yet another band that heavily realms and sounds like The Smashing Pumpkins yet do nothing more than use it as a dream pop facade. Good record, not a great one.

NEVERMIND BY NIRVANA. BLEACH WAS SOO MUCH BETTER.

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the best thing they ever releasedcfstar

Ok then.

bring back at the drive in.

lazerface216

Now, THIS i agree with.

Relationship of Command is just awesome and so addicting. I can't wait to hear the rest of their content.

yeah, in casino out is great as well (not on the same level as relationship of command though), also make sure to check out vaya, great EP.

So this is a, "what is an overrated album personally for me," kind of thread. Ok, i'll bite though some responses (like Modest Mouses Moon and Antarctica and Nuetral Milk Hotel) are rather mind boggling. I can get people not enjoy those records but calling them overrated when someone doesn't get it in the first place...Anyway, going by the OP's definition.

I think M83 was a pretty solid pick and a personal choice. They compare themselves way too much to The Smashing Pumpkins (a big no no) and have a record that is more cool than good. Another is Pains of Being Pure at Heart-Belong. Ok I love this band, I love this band a lot but this album (again going with a personal response and not a logical one) is far too sweet for me. Yet another band that heavily realms and sounds like The Smashing Pumpkins yet do nothing more than use it as a dream pop facade. Good record, not a great one.

mexicangordo

first off, M83 is a him, not a they. also, when did he ever compare himself to SP? they're NOTHING alike.

In the Aeroplane over the Sea - NMH

CHOASXIII

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also, when did he ever compare himself to SP? they're NOTHING alike.

lazerface216

This is the only thing I could find on that front.

He was more saying SP were an inspiration than anything else. He said that Mellon Collie was a very ambitious double album and Anthony Gonzalez wanted to make a double album that was just as ambitious. As far as sound goes I agree that there's a pretty big difference between the two.

I'm sure Anthony meant no harm by it (especially given how modest he comes off as most of the time), he was basically just saying he loved the Smashing Pumpkins.

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In the Aeroplane over the Sea - NMH

Crazyguy105

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2deep4u

Daydream Nation (there, I said it)

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also, when did he ever compare himself to SP? they're NOTHING alike.

JML897

This is the only thing I could find on that front.

He was more saying SP were an inspiration than anything else. He said that Mellon Collie was a very ambitious double album and Anthony Gonzalez wanted to make a double album that was just as ambitious. As far as sound goes I agree that there's a pretty big difference between the two.

I'm sure Anthony meant no harm by it (especially given how modest he comes off as most of the time), he was basically just saying he loved the Smashing Pumpkins.

exactly, he never compared himself to the smashing pumpkins. mexican gordo read way waaay too much into it.

In the Aeroplane over the Sea - NMH

CHOASXIII

Man, the first page is gold enough.

K then.

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In the Aeroplane over the Sea - NMH

cfstar

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2deep4u

Lol deep.

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In the Aeroplane over the Sea - NMH

cfstar

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2deep4u

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jesuschristmonk

2deep4u

You'll learn to love ITAOTS once your semen starts staining more mountaintops.

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jesuschristmonk

2deep4u

I LOOOOOVEEEEE YOUUUU JEEEEESSSSUUUSSS CHRRRIIISSSTTTT

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2deep4u

JML897

You'll learn to love ITAOTS once your semen starts staining more mountaintops.

I heard those lyrics and all of wtf face when.

Ya'll mad at the greatness that eludes.

Away with you, blinded mortals!

Ya'll mad at the greatness that eludes.

Away with you, blinded mortals!

cfstar

Yes that's it exactly. :P

Ya'll mad at the greatness that eludes.

Away with you, blinded mortals!

cfstar

FWIW I actually think ITAOTS owns.

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So this is a, "what is an overrated album personally for me," kind of thread. Ok, i'll bite though some responses (like Modest Mouses Moon and Antarctica and Nuetral Milk Hotel) are rather mind boggling. I can get people not enjoy those records but calling them overrated when someone doesn't get it in the first place...Anyway, going by the OP's definition.

I think M83 was a pretty solid pick and a personal choice. They compare themselves way too much to The Smashing Pumpkins (a big no no) and have a record that is more cool than good. Another is Pains of Being Pure at Heart-Belong. Ok I love this band, I love this band a lot but this album (again going with a personal response and not a logical one) is far too sweet for me. Yet another band that heavily realms and sounds like The Smashing Pumpkins yet do nothing more than use it as a dream pop facade. Good record, not a great one.

lazerface216

first off, M83 is a him, not a they. also, when did he ever compare himself to SP? they're NOTHING alike.

and the comparisons to Midnight City and Smashing Pumpkins "1979" is staggering. I absolutely do not agree that they sound alike but they get tons of comparisons from journalists.

Aljosa23

This

And anything by Animal Collective (esp. MPP).

Reign in Blood- Slayer

Slayer has much better material like Seasons in the Abysss

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VanHelsingBoA64

This

And anything by Animal Collective (esp. MPP).

Speaking of that....

Though I do like a few of the songs of this album quite a bit.

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness - some great songs lost in unnecessary self-indulgent sh!te. Could have been a great album if whittled down from a double to a single and not lost to Corgans grandiose ambitions.

Screaming Trees - Dust. Whilst I love them liddle ol' Trees some reviewers got themselves hyper-pumped for this album at the time when I always thought of it as their weakest.

Thriller. It just seems like a collection of good pop songs to me. Also, The Girl is Mine is unbearably corny.

Ray of Light,1999, Purple Rain, Sign of the Times>Thriller as far as pop albums are concerned due to having alot more atmosphere and being more adventurous.

GreySeal9

If I recall correctly - I think Jackson didn't like the girl is mine either and didn't want it released. If I remember correctly that is.

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness - some great songs lost in unnecessary self-indulgent sh!te. Could have been a great album if whittled down from a double to a single and not lost to Corgans grandiose ambitions.

poptart

I had forgotten about this one.

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and? where's the comparison? sure he may have been inspired by melon collie but he never once compared himself to SP like you stated. 1979 and midnight city?? lol comparisons? please tell me where YOU hear any similarities? f*ck a "journalist"...

secondly, M83 is anthony gonzalez. sure he uses other musicians in the studio and in concert, but the guy controls everything from the writing to the composition. again, M83 IS anthony gonzalez. think of a nine inch nails sorta deal...

@mexicangordo

and? where's the comparison? sure he may have been inspired by melon collie but he never once compared himself to SP like you stated. 1979 and midnight city?? lol comparisons? please tell me where YOU hear any similarities? f*ck a "journalist"...

secondly, M83 is anthony gonzalez. sure he uses other musicians in the studio and in concert, but the guy controls everything from the writing to the composition. again, M83 IS anthony gonzalez. think of a nine inch nails sorta deal...

lazerface216

I have to say '79 is utterly nothing like Midnight City, at least in terms of composition. They both reference a bygone era each individually flapping around the latter part of the eighties, but otherwise I failt to see any kind of reference...

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