# Bands that SHOULD be popular... **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [September 18, 2001, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-should-be-popular/82343 "2001-09-18T06:03:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Ooner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/c67d28/32.png) [@Ooner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ooner)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2001, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-should-be-popular/82343/21 "2001-09-19T05:25:53Z")
RX Bandits The Ataris The Mr. T Experience and Lagwagon All semi-popular never-had-a-hit pop-punk bands that should be famous instead of Blink 182. (Not to say that Blink is really bad, just that they have been famous for so long they’re not really punk at all anymore.) ---
**Author:** ![Khadro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f07891/32.png) [@Khadro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadro)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2001, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-should-be-popular/82343/22 "2001-09-19T05:26:04Z")
I’m sorry, I just cannot bring myself to buy the CD of any artist that would be on the Mortal Kombat soundtrack. Same goes for KMFDM. Not that I have that s/t or anything. Of course not. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![pezpunk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ea924/32.png) [@pezpunk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pezpunk)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2001, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-should-be-popular/82343/23 "2001-09-19T14:54:03Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by elfkin477 \* > **I have to agree with Fountains of Wayne, and I like what I’ve heard of Jets to Brazil. (anyone know which song ends with the singer claiming someone “ruined my life”? I’ve been trying to find out since a friend’s roomie played it last summer…)** I believe the song you are speaking of is called **I typed for miles**. It is on the cd _Orange Ryhming Dictionary_ which is one of my favorite cd’s. ---
**Author:** ![pezpunk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ea924/32.png) [@pezpunk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pezpunk)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2001, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-should-be-popular/82343/24 "2001-09-19T14:56:19Z")
I forgot to add another band that should be more popular, **Dillinger Four**. They are probably the best punk band out there right now. ---
**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 10:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-should-be-popular/82343/25 "2001-09-20T10:49:42Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by pezpunk \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by elfkin477 \* > > **I have to agree with Fountains of Wayne, and I like what I’ve heard of Jets to Brazil. (anyone know which song ends with the singer claiming someone “ruined my life”? I’ve been trying to find out since a friend’s roomie played it last summer…)** > > I believe the song you are speaking of is called **I typed for miles**. It is on the cd _Orange Ryhming Dictionary_ which is one of my favorite cd’s. \*\* That’s the one, thanks 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Phlip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Phlip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlip)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-should-be-popular/82343/26 "2001-09-20T11:09:25Z")
Clutch. These guys are the best rock band no one has heard of. By far the most talented songwriter out there right now. Varied subjects from albumn to albumn. Also, for all you nu-metal fans out there, Biohazard should be more popular than they are. They are the ones who started this whole rock-rap bullshit mixture, but they do it with tight NYC hardcore flavor. Limp Shitstick and the other shit bands out there hold nothing on Biohazard. IF you havent heard Biohazards new disc, Uncivilization, get it. It pounds. ---
**Author:** ![Zaphod\_Beeblebrox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/0ea827/32.png) [@Zaphod\_Beeblebrox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zaphod_Beeblebrox)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-should-be-popular/82343/27 "2001-09-20T12:04:40Z")
Bad Religion. OK, they’re not quite as obscure as some of the bands mentioned here, but if justice existed, these guys would be very rich, and very fat. N.B.: That does not apply to anything they did since Mr. Brett left the band. ---
**Author:** ![Phlip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Phlip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlip)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-should-be-popular/82343/28 "2001-09-20T12:24:31Z")
I grew up on Bad Religion, Minor Threat, Sick of it All, etc… I think Bad Religion was a great band, but they never made it huge because every one of thier songs sounds exactly the same. Which is fine if you really like one of thier songs, but if you dont like one of thier songs, you arent gonna like any. ---
**Author:** ![Phlip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Phlip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlip)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-should-be-popular/82343/29 "2001-09-20T12:26:38Z")
Oop, forgot to add one comparison. Helmet. That band is still one of my favs. They made me start playing guitar. But, all of thier songs sound exactly the same. Those guys tried so hard to sell out, but they never could. They were on every fricking movie soundtrack from like 93-98. Unsung, one of thier worst songs, was as close to a hit as they came. They had a different bass player on every album though. Just some trivia for you. ---
**Author:** ![Zaphod\_Beeblebrox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/0ea827/32.png) [@Zaphod\_Beeblebrox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zaphod_Beeblebrox)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-should-be-popular/82343/30 "2001-09-20T12:44:54Z")
Well, I think that saying that Bad Religion have about three or four different songs would be more accurate, but I agree with what you’re saying. ---
**Author:** ![pezpunk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ea924/32.png) [@pezpunk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pezpunk)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-should-be-popular/82343/31 "2001-09-20T13:18:39Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Zaphod Beeblebrox \* > \*\*Bad Religion. > > N.B.: That does not apply to anything they did since Mr. Brett left the band. \*\* ABSOLUTELY! Although now they have the ex-guitarist from Minor Threat/Dag nasty AND the drummer from Suicidal Tendencies. Could have potential. [sub]But I doubt it.[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Profane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e47774/32.png) [@Profane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Profane)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-should-be-popular/82343/32 "2001-09-20T15:37:16Z")
You guys are making laugh about Bad Religion, it’s too true. I have to nominate Hepcat, The Slackers (both Ska.) Another vote for Luna here, as I’m listening to them right now. There’s also a band called **!!!** they are incredible, but hard to find as the name is not recognized by search engines. ---
**Author:** ![pezpunk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ea924/32.png) [@pezpunk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pezpunk)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-should-be-popular/82343/33 "2001-09-20T15:50:10Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by LunaSea \* > \*\*There’s also a band called **!!!** they are incredible, but hard to find as the name is not recognized by search engines. \*\* More info please. Linkety link? ---
**Author:** ![poohpah\_chalupa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/91b2a8/32.png) [@poohpah\_chalupa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/poohpah_chalupa)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-should-be-popular/82343/34 "2001-09-20T15:53:29Z")
**Gypsy Soul** …yeah, I simply cannot rave enough about these people…beautiful, beautiful music… ---
**Author:** ![Profane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e47774/32.png) [@Profane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Profane)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-should-be-popular/82343/35 "2001-09-20T17:01:48Z")
[http://www.threeoneg.com/gsl/](http://www.threeoneg.com/gsl/) …is !!!'s label website, look under bands. There is a track you can listen to called Intensify. They are great, it’s punk dance music! ---
**Author:** ![mouthbreather](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a698b9/32.png) [@mouthbreather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mouthbreather)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-should-be-popular/82343/36 "2001-09-20T17:22:30Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by LunaSea \* > \*\* > I have to nominate …The Slackers \*\* I think I’m in love. ---
**Author:** ![pezpunk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ea924/32.png) [@pezpunk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pezpunk)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-should-be-popular/82343/37 "2001-09-20T17:30:14Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by mouthbreather \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by LunaSea \* > > \*\* > > I have to nominate …The Slackers \*\* > > I think I’m in love. \*\* Ahhhhhhhh… young love… ---
**Author:** ![ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chockfullofheadygoodness/32/511_2.png) [@ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2001, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-should-be-popular/82343/38 "2001-09-21T00:05:40Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by Daniel Sugar:_ > > Oingo Boingo. Considering how enormously popular they were in Southern California (the Halloween shows were legendary, and filled 18000 seat amphitheatres every year) I was always surprised to discover they weren’t that big anywhere else in the country. My Wisconsin cousins always wrote them off as the “Weird Science movie guys”. My list: **The Mr. T Experience The Queers** - I made the DJ play _Number One_ and _Surf Goddess_ at my wedding (of course, I had to supply the CDs.) **Chixdiggit! The Groovie Ghoulies The Replacements** - Of course, If _Kiss Me On The Bus_ had been the big hit it was trying to be, everyone would have bitched that they sold out when they went to a major label, just like everyone bitched about REM selling out with _Green_ ---
**Author:** ![frock75](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ad7895/32.png) [@frock75](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/frock75)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2001, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-should-be-popular/82343/39 "2001-09-21T02:30:23Z")
Marah A local Philly band that I hope blows up huge. They deserve it. One of the best live shows I’ve ever seen and the lead singer has a most unique voice. ---
**Author:** ![tfnb34a](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3d9bf3/32.png) [@tfnb34a](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tfnb34a)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2001, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-should-be-popular/82343/40 "2001-09-21T02:46:37Z")
I couldn’t agree more on Fountains of Wayne and Jets to Brazil. They’re the first two bands that came to mind. Also, for FoW fans, some good news (according to their website [fountainsofwayne.com](http://fountainsofwayne.com): “FoW will be performing their version of the Kinks “Better Things” on Conan O’brien. Turns out the shows producers felt that the song speaks volumes about American sentiment these days and quickly secured the band for a special performance this Friday night. Make sure you catch the action … and spread the word!” [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-should-be-popular/82343.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-should-be-popular/82343.md?page=3)