Underrated songs have always been there. For some reason, those songs never got the popularity they deserved.
Every year a lot of new songs get released. We listen to a very small number of new songs and keep repeating them because the mass audience loved those songs. But does that mean all the other songs are bad? The answer will be ‘no’. There are a lot of songs that never came to the spotlight and stayed underrated so far.
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50+ Underrated Songs From 10 Different Genres
In this article, we will introduce you to the top underrated songs from ten different genres. Make sure to check them out. You will love them.
Most Underrated Rock Songs
Rock or previously known as Rock and Roll is a popular form of music emerging from the 1950s in America. Rock has always been one of the top choices to the listeners. You may be thinking that you have explored everything well but still, there may have been some gems left that you haven’t explored yet. We tried to find those underrated songs.
1. Because – The Beatles
This classic rock song was released back in 1969 on the album Abbey Road. It has a notable three-part vocal harmony by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison, which was recorded three times with a total of nine voices. The lyrics of this song are written by Lennon which is pure poetry. The 2.45-second song is probably the best on the album. Even the vocals admitted it.
2. Southern Accents – Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Southern Accents is the title track of the Album “Southern Accents” released in 1985. While this song was recorded there was tension between the band members as everyone had different opinions about how the album would sound like. Even Tom Petty broke his hand by punching on the wall out of frustration. What so ever the end result was amazing.
3. Shameless- All Time Low
The song was released in 2007 on the album “So Wrong, It’s Right”. All Time Low produced many hits but somehow this song stayed out of the spotlight. At least that is what we felt.
4. Mercy Street – Peter Gabriel
In terms of instrumentation or subject matter, Gabriel’s music was always forward-thinking. Mercy Street was released in 1986 on the album – “So”. The song makes you feel both, uncomfortable and at peace at the same time. Almost like you are looking into the deepest corners of your mind.
5. Rock and Roll Is Dead – Lenny Kravitz
Rock and Roll Is Dead, is the first single released from the album “Circus” in 1995. This 3.24-minute song was written and produced by Lenny Kravitz. He thinks this hard rock song was misunderstood by a lot of people as they don’t take that one layer deeper.
Most Underrated Rap Songs
Rapping is widely popular among people around the world, especially the new generation. Rap is all about content, slow and delivery. There may be some similarities between rap and hip-hop though. Some may agree that rap is a genre of Hip-hop. However, we created a different list for Hip-hop.
1. Dead in December – Convolk
Dead in December was released in 2017 on the album “Caught In a Hailstorm”. Convolk killed it with the flow, lyric, and videography. A lot of people loved it, yet we think of it as an underrated one. It deserves better.
2. Ghost – Jack Harlow
This 2019 release is from the album, “Confetti”. Any rap lover will love this song for its awesome lyrics and refreshing flavor. As soon as you start playing it, you will start realizing how good the bass is.
3. Home – Aries
This Hip-Hop/Rap from the album, “Welcome Home” released in 2019, should have been a worldwide hit. But it got less than 500k views on YouTube which is not fair. The lyrics is not so fast pacing but the vibe t creates is indescribable.
4. MONEY & COLORS – CURLY SAVV
You will love the flow of this song with everything else. It’s from the album, “Glocky SZN”, released in 2020.
5. 51 Savior – GANG51E JUNE
This is another awesome but, underrated rap song released in 2020. If you are a fan of rap and haven’t heard this one yet, then try it now.
Most Underrated Pop Songs
Pop is a wide genre of music that was arguably originated during the mid-1950s in the US and UK. Here we tried to find some of the most underrated pop music that you may have not heard yet.
1. Boyfriend – Selena Gomez
Boyfriend is one of the best songs that released in 2020 and deserves a bigger audience. The song was also written by Selena Gomez. She wrote that the song is about falling down and getting back up time and time again in love, but also knowing that you don’t need anyone other than yourself to be happy.
2. Fool’s Gold – One direction
This 3.31minute song was released in 2014 on One Direction’s fourth album, “Four”. The phrase Fool’s Gold means something you think would be so pleasant and successful, but it is not. The lyric also demonstrates something like that.
3. How It All Works Out – Faouzia
The Canadian-Moroccan songwriter, Fauzia said that “How It All Works Out” was one of the best songs she had written. The song is from the album Stripped, released in 2020. It’s a wonderful love song.
4. Amy Shark – Adore
Adore is written and recorded by the Australian singer-songwriter Amy. It was released in 2016. Though this song was a breakthrough in her native country, we think it stayed as an underrated pop to the rest of the world.
5. Lover to Lover – Florence And The Machine
This 4.02 minute’s song from the album Ceremonials, released on 30th November 2012. Though the song became the band’s first single to miss the top 200 in the UK Singles Chart, it is one of the most unique songs in our underrated song list.
Most Underrated Hip-hop Songs
There are arguments about the origin of the name. But that is not an issue for music lovers. This genre of music is also widely popular. The arguable difference between rap and hip hop is, hip hop is more cultural and musical (beats) when Rap is More about the poetry of words.
Here are some of the most underrated hip-hop songs We thought you will love.
1. A Tree Never Grown – Hip Hop For Respect
Hip Hop for respect is a project organized and created by Mos Def and Talib Kweli to speak out against police brutality. The song- “A Tree that never grown” was released in 2000.
2. Watch Your Step – Percee P
There are different versions of this song is available on Youtube. Surprisingly most of them ARE damn good. We believe this song should have had a bigger audience than it actually got. Give it a try.
3. A Few Words For The Firing Squad – Run The Jewels
You must take a stand for something. El-P and Killer Mike share their dying words with their own imagined executioners, detailing exactly what they stand for. They use their final words to criticize capitalism’s duplicity and toxicity, to warn against raising campaigners to superstar status, and to give the powers-that-be a defiant bird.
4. Galaxies: The Next Level – Mountain Brothers
Mountain Brothers is an American hip-hop group. They released this song in 1999 on the album – Self Vol. 1
5. Song 33 – Noname
This 1.03-minute thing is an incredible song. Song 33 is a response to J. Cole’s single, “Snow on the buff” which was released two days before and is largely about Noname’s role in the 2020 movement on racial injustices in the US.
Most Underrated Indie Rock
Indie rock is another popular genre of rock music established in the 1970s. This genre was also originated in the United States and the United Kingdom. Indie rock is inspired by the word “Independent” which refers to the do-it-yourself attitudes of its bands and the small, lower-budget nature of the labels that release the music. We found some of the best yet undiscovered indie rock songs for you.
1. Nobody Loves Us – Morrisey
The song was released in 1998 on the album, My Early Burglary Years. It’s one of the songs that anyone would want to fall in love with.
2. Advice To The Graduates Silver Jews
This track is one of the powerful songs with strong lines written by David Barman. Released in 1994 on the album. Silver Jews.
3. Dedicated – The Amps
Dedicated is a 4.20-minute song from the album Pacer, released in 1995.
4. Made of Stone – Stone Roses
Made of Stone is a single from the stone roses, released in 1989. The band selected to perform this song to make their debut on national British TV.
5. Happy – The Wrens
This song is one of the little lost gems you will find on the internet. Both the music vocal and the vocal is bound to touch your heart. “Happy” was released in 2003 on the album, Meadowlands.
Most Underrated Jazz
In the early twentieth century, black musicians in New Orleans, Louisiana created the jazz style. Jazz is a diverse musical genre marked by intricate harmonies, syncopated rhythms, and a strong emphasis on improvisation.
Here are some of the awesome Jazz songs that you may haven’t heard yet.
1. Rated X – Miles Davis
Rated X was released in 1974 on the album, Get Up with It. The 6.49-minute music is pretty unique in the world of Jazz. All the other music from this album is also highly recommended and deserved more public attention.
2. Out Of The Cool – Gil Evans
It’s a Jazz album by Gil Evans. The album consists of 5 music tracks. All the other music from this album is also pretty good and deserved more public attention.
3. Take Five – Dave Brubeck Quartet
Take five is a Jazz standard from the album, Time out. It was recorded in 1959. After two years, it became the most selling Jazz single ever.
4. Minnie The Moocher – Cab Calloway
Minnie The Moocher was released in 1931 and sold over a million copies. This song became more famous for its nonsensical, ad-libbed “scat” lyrics. Calloway’s unique performance was also an attraction to it.
5. Lullaby Of Birdland – George Shearing
Another Jazz standard and popular song. George Shearing composed Lullaby of Birdland in 1952. You may not know but George shearing was born blind, yet he became a successful pianist and composer.
Most Underrated EDM (Electronic Dance Music)
Electronic Dance Music or club music is a wide range of odd percussive electronic music genres made mostly for nightclubs, raves, and festivals. This type of music is generally produced by DJs.
Here is some underrated Electronic Dance Music.
1. Here Comes The Night ft. Mr. Hudson – DJ Snake
This song was released back in 2016 with the album Encore. The album was his debut studio album and had hit number 8 on the Billboard 200. But Here Comes The Night didn’t get much attention compared to the other tracks.
2. Extreme – Bassjackers & KSHMR
Bassjackers & KSHMR have opened their music to a new level with this track. The melody of the track runs with a prodigious beat, beautifully enhanced flutes, catchy chord arrangements force us to pick this track in our list.
3. Tiesto & Hardwell – Written In Reverse ft. Matthew Koma
The song got released in 2014 with the album A Town Called Paradise. Matthew Koma collaborated on this track.
4. Louis The Child & Icona Pop – Weekend
This is the title track of the album Weekend by the duo artists Louis the Child & Icona Pop. Got released in 2016.
5. Yellow Claw – Good Day
Dutch artist and music producer Yellow Claw released this track with another EDM artist DJ Snake in 2017 with the album Los Amsterdam.
Most Underrated Country Songs
Country music is also pretty popular. This form of music was originated from the rural West and Southern US. It’s one of the first genres of American Music. Country music generally features a mixture of ballads and dance tunes played characteristically on fiddle, banjo, guitar, and pedal steel guitar. We found great some underrated songs from this genre that you would love.
1. Found You – Kane Brown
Kane Allen Brown is an American singer and songwriter. The song is about a guy finding his girl.
2. This Night Back – Canaan Smith
Canaan Smith is also an American country music singer and songwriter. The night back, released in 2015 on the album Bronco, is one of his best works.
3. Would You Love Me – Russell Dickerson
“Would You Love Me” is a song from Russell Dickerson’s debut album “Yours”, released in 2017. Though a lot of people loved this song we think it deserves more visual.
4. Best Shot – Jimmie Allen
Best Shot was released on another debut album by Jimmie Allen in 2018. The song can be an inspirational album for you to aim for the opportunity every day to improve your life.
5. Man Enough Now – Chris Bandi
This song will hit you in the heart with its powerful lyrics and amazing voice. It was released in 2018 on the album, Mercury Lane.
6. Make Him Wait – Abby Anderson
Well, this one already got 14 million views on YouTube. But have you heard it yet? It is from the album I’m Good, released in 2018.
Most Underrated Heavy Metal
Metal or Heavy Metal is a genre of rock music. This form of music was introduced from 1960 to 1970 by US and UK musicians. Heavy Metal has produced many songs that gained worldwide popularity. But some other songs in this genre should have been more recognized then it actually is. Here are some of them.
1. March Of The saint – Armored Saint
March of the saints is the title track of the album with the same name. It was the first album of the American band Armored Saint, released in 1984.
2. Sign Of The Crimson Storm – Riot V
Miss late 80’s metal? Riot has always kicked ass. And this song is one of their best creations. This song captures the true essence of 80’s heavy metal after its release in 1988.
3. Epic – Faith No More
Epic is a song released in 1990 by American rock band Faith no more on the album named The Real Thing. The song was their first breakthrough hit getting lace in US Billboard Hot 100 and some other recognizations in Newzealand and Australia.
4. Killing The Name – Rage Against The Machine
This is a protest song featured on their self-titled debut album. The song was written about revolution against authority abuse of power. Killing the Name was released in 1992 and got recognized as a signature song of the band. This is not that unrated, but we don’t want you to miss this one.
5. Click Click Boom – Silva
The song was recorded in 2000 and released in 2001. The song featured six films including the fast and furious and also in some video games. The music video of this song is also quite interesting.
Most Underrated Progressive Rock
Progressive rock is a kind of rock music with comparatively complicated musical technique and composition. The tempo, time signature, and style can change many times in a single song in progressive rock.
1. Monument – Fates Warning
Monument is a song from the seventh studio album, ‘Inside Out’ by progressive metal band ‘Fates warning’. It was released in 1994. The song features a deep and rhythmic lyric with amazing composition.
2. I Turned My Face Into The Wind – Strawbs
This song was released in 1970 on the album named “Dragonfly”. The song features an unforgettable melody.
3. Sorrow – Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd is one of the best bands in the world of Progressive Rock and Sorrow is another one of their awesome creations. This 8.47-minute song was released on the album, “A Momentary Lapse of Reason” in 1987.
4. Under A Glass Moon – Dream Theater
This song was released in 1992 on the album, “Images and Words”. The song got an amazing guitar solo with everything else.
5. I Talk To The Wind – King Crimson
British prog band King Crimson has inspired many generations of prog artists. I Talk To The Wind is an absolutely beautiful melodious song and whoever listens to this track, falls in love with it instantly.
6. 4 Degrees – Tool
Tool is the top-class band of modern prog music. Well, most of their tracks are seriously popular, but this track is one of my favorites from the album Undertow.
Conclusion
The songs you love depend on your test of music. In this article, we found 50+ underrated songs from different genres. Most of the songs mentioned here were either always out of the spotlight or forgotten after a certain period. And we believe these underrated songs deserve to be in the spotlight for a longer time.
We tried hard to find the most underrated songs from different genres. We hope you found some new, unique, and awesome songs to add to your playlist. Let us know if you have any personal favorites that we should include in this list. Now turn the music on and enjoy!
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