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Most Underrated Female Musician????

KosmicJelliKosmicJelli Posts: 1,855
edited September 2008 in Other Music
In My opinion, WOMEN, are the most underated in the music world.... so whom would you say is the most underated female musician?

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  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    Musician or singer?

    I'm going for Alanis Morissette... I have too :o
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • intodeepintodeep Posts: 7,240
    I like neko case a lot.

    although cat power and bjork are very talented too.
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  • KosmicJelliKosmicJelli Posts: 1,855
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    Musician or singer?

    I'm going for Alanis Morissette... I have too :o


    either.. in music world... vocal=instrument in my mind
  • PJGARDENPJGARDEN Posts: 1,484
    Ditto on the Neko Case. I never understood why she isn't bigger than she is. Also Mellissa Auf De Fur Mauer and PJ Harvey! Love them both.
  • LONGRDLONGRD Posts: 6,036
    KosmicJelli wrote:
    In My opinion, WOMEN, are the most underated in the music world....
    Probably in the rock genre but female singers in pop and especially in RnB are well-respected, probably more than the male singers.

    The girls from Luscious Jackson are underrated muscians.
    Fiona Apple hasn't gotten enough credit after her debut.
    Cat Power is awesome too.
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  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    KosmicJelli wrote:
    either.. in music world... vocal=instrument in my mind

    agreed! :D

    My vote's still going to Alanis :)
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • mole1985mole1985 Posts: 1,119
    I've been really enjoyin' Ella Fritzgerald recently. Can't beat them oldies
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  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    mole1985 wrote:
    I've been really enjoyin' Ella Fritzgerald recently. Can't beat them oldies
    Ella Fritzgerald? The German version? :D
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    Juliana Hatfield
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  • Rhinocerous SurpriseRhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    Carrie Brownstein
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  • yahamitayahamita Posts: 1,514
    NEKO CASE! (Stone Love's her music)
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  • keeponrockinkeeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    The BSS Girls...

    Emily Haines
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  • musicismylife78musicismylife78 Posts: 6,116
    lisa hannigan
  • aspoonfulweighsatonaspoonfulweighsaton Posts: 2,055
    I can agree with Neko Case, even though she seems to be pretty big on the "indie" scene.

    I think Lucinda Williams should be HUGE. All of her albums are f'ing amazing from top to bottom. I know she gets lots of critical praise and does sell out most of her shows, but she should be on a much bigger level in my opinion.

    As far as someone who doesn't seem to get much attention from anyone and has never put out a bad album, my vote would go to Kasey Chambers.
  • PearlJamaholicPearlJamaholic Posts: 2,019
    ani difranco

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  • NewDamageNewDamage Posts: 1,913
    PearlJamaholic wrote:
    ani difranco

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    Absolutely!

    Bjork also
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  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    NewDamage wrote:
    Absolutely!

    Bjork also
    In what possible conceivable sense is Bjork underrated?
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • lephtylephty Posts: 770
    i don't think PJ Harvey is nearly as popular as she should be.
  • JordyWordyJordyWordy Posts: 2,261
    radiohead33 wrote:
    lisa hannigan

    Seconded. Fantastic live performer, solo & otherwise.
  • boroff89boroff89 Posts: 786
    I've always thought Lisa Loeb was underrated. Firecracker is still one of my favorite albums.
    It makes much more sense to live in the present tense.
  • spnkrispnkri Posts: 137
    I'd have to say either Emiliana Torrini or Alison Goldfrapp, even though Emiliana's latest album isn't that great.
  • Hitch-HikerHitch-Hiker Posts: 2,873
    I couldn't say who's the most underrated coz I don't listen to a whole lot of female artists.
    But I will say K.T. Tunstall fuckin Rules!
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  • South of SeattleSouth of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    Jenny Lewis
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  • tybirdtybird Posts: 17,388
    Kate Bush. :D
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  • momofglynnmomofglynn Posts: 849
    Charo. She completely kicks ass on the guitar. It was always her image first and her actual talent last.

    Susan Tedeshi (not spelling it right sorry) She's just great.

    Ani DiFranco. As popular as she is, I honestly don't think she will ever get the total amount of credit she is entitled to. What hasn't she done?! She has impressed me since the first sound of her. And not just her music but industry that she created around herself. Brillant.

    Bjork, she lost a lot of people over a stupid dress. It bothers me what others are missing now. She is amazing. Did anyone see Dancer in the Dark and just ball your eyes out?
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  • facepollutionfacepollution Posts: 6,834
    Courtney Love *runs and hides for cover*

    I know everyone hates her, but she's written some amazing lyrics, and man can she fucking belt it out when she wants to:

    http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=vCt5K02_e38 wait for the end (about the 3:30 mark)
  • soclosesoclose Posts: 628
    Pretty much all of them? Especially around these parts.

    But I'll say Kathleen Edwards and Gillian Welch. They're my two favorite female musicians, but I rarely see them mentioned outside of the "alt-country" realm.

    Edit: What am I saying, "favorite female musicians"? There two of my favorite musicians - period.
  • dustdust Posts: 133
    facepollution wrote:
    Courtney Love *runs and hides for cover*

    I know everyone hates her, but she's written some amazing lyrics, and man can she fucking belt it out when she wants to:

    http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=vCt5K02_e38 wait for the end (about the 3:30 mark)

    I'm with you on this, I'm past caring if nobody agrees with me. Truth is most of these artists are ignored just because they are female. women have to work 10 times as hard for a tenth of the recognition, it fuckin sucks
  • augustwestaugustwest Posts: 739
    momofglynn wrote:

    Susan Tedeshi (not spelling it right sorry) She's just great.

    I love Susan's music :)

    http://www.susantedeschi.com
  • BinFrogBinFrog MA Posts: 7,309
    Kaki King
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