My top 10 Modern Rock “I Bet You Haven’t Heard Them Because The Artists Are Unpopular” Songs

Hey guys! Over the past few months you have read Tech Nut’s review of some pretty good albums. But there are some songs which I bet you never bothered to listen to because:

1. They never went on air in this part of the world.
2. The bands have freaky, unpopular, lack luster names.
3. They were B-side/unreleased tracks.
4. You never had the time.

Well, here is the countdown. Listen to them. Feel them. And you will know what I mean.

10. Artist/Band: Collective Soul

My Rating:4/5

Album: 7 Year Itch (1994-2001)

Song: December

Year:1995

"December" is a song by the American alternative rock band Collective Soul, released on the band’s 1995 eponymous album. Written by singer/guitarist Ed Roland, the song peaked at #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at #1 on the Album Rock Tracks chart. The song was featured in the video game Alvin and the Chipmunks (based on the 2007 film). It was used in the last song in the Mall portion.

9. Artist/Band: Coldplay

My rating:4/5

Album: Revolutions: Music For Tomorrow(Compilation)

Song: For You (B-side)

Year:2004

This song is bound to give you an easy feeling throughout the day. The song opens with a piano piece followed by 4/4 drumming, then a plaintive three-note guitar line rings through a strummy rhythm, and Martin’s vocals. Its instrumentation is varied with the sound of thumping drums, chiming guitars, a singalong chorus, and a string arrangement. The song also features a guitar lick swirl.

8. Artist/Band: 3 Doors Down

My Rating: 4/5

Album: The Better Life

Song: Loser

Year: 1999-2000

The song received much radio airplay on rock radio, as well as contemporary hit radio due to the song’s crossover on the pop charts. The song spent 21 weeks at the No. 1 position on the Billboard U.S. Mainstream Rock chart, an all-time record for the chart. In other countries, It did not manage even within top 100.

7. Artist/Band: Staind

My Rating: 5/5

Album: 14 Shades Of Grey

Song: So Far Away

Year: 1998

The song also became the band’s second Top 40 Hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #24. It was featured in a promotional advertisement for the 2004 remake of The Punisher, although it was not included on the soundtrack.

6. Artist/Band: Black Label Society

My Rating: 3/5

Album: Blessed Hellride

Song: Blackened Waters (Genre: Heavy Metal)

Year: 2003

This is the most amazing metal track I have ever heard! The songs start with a bass intro and then metamorphoses into some real “Zak Wylde Harmonics”. I strongly recommend this track for all metal lovers. The song did not receive much attention as it was released parallel to Metallica’s Album which had fanatic followers.

5. Artist Band: Black Label Society

My Rating: 5/5

Album: The Blessed Hellride

Song: The Blessed Hellride

Year: 2003

As you can see, I am a hardcore BLS fan. Contrary to most BLS songs, this songs features Zak Wylde playing an acoustic guitar. This is the song which you can actually listen to when you know your are on the top of the world.

4. Artist/Band: Donovan

My Rating: 4/5

Album: —-(single)

Song: Hurdy Gurdy Man

Year: 1968

The first time I heard this awesome oldie was when I saw the movie Zodiac in 2007. "Hurdy Gurdy Man" is a song by the Scottish musician Donovan. It was written and recorded in early 1968 and released in May as a single and gave name to the album The Hurdy Gurdy Man, which was released in October of that year. It was late speculated that the song may have also been written about one of Donovan’s former colleague, a teenage girl named Dale Hynes. Sorry guys, no album cover for this one.

3. Artist/Band: Pentagram

My Rating: 5/5

Album: It’s OK, It’s All Good

Song: Voice

Year: 2007

Finally, An Indian Band! Well, some of you might of already heard about the song “Voice” which was featured in Nokia’s Ad. Well, this song lifts your spirit to the zenith. A epitomizes a young Indian mind. Perfect for a day’s start.

2. Artist/Band: Nick Jonas And Administration

My Rating: 5/5

Album: Who I Am

Song : Who I Am

Year: 2010

"Who I Am" is the debut and lead single to Nick Jonas and the Administration‘s debut album, Who I Am. The group performed the song for the first time at the Grammy Nominations. Who I Am is really about talking to yourself and realizing what you need to know yourself before you can find love.

1. Artist/Band: Staind

My Rating:10000000/5

Album: Break The Cycle

Song: It’s Been A While

Year: 2000

There’s a reason why this song features #1 on my top 10 list. My iPod shows 789 plays since 2009. The song is probably the band’s best-known song, becoming a #5 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, their only song to reach the pop Top 10. The song spent a second-best 20 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. (behind only "Loser" by 3 Doors Down) and a then-record 16 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart . In It’s Been Awhile, singer Aaron Lewis takes stock of his life. He makes references to his previous drug addiction problem and failed relationships with several women.