Underappreciated solo artists/duos

[mvd]

I'm listing by the public, but you may list ones underrated by critics. A list:

Kay Hanley
Abra Moore
Nina Gordon
Dar Williams
Maren Ord
Butterfly Boucher (so far)
Kasey Chambers
Ron Sexsmith
Neil Finn
Loreena McKennitt
Thea Gilmore
Jonatha Brooke (based on fine new album)
Kathleen Edwards
Linda Thompson
Laura Dawn
Lennon Murphy
Plumb (that's the name Tiffany Arbuckle uses)
Jo Davidson
Evan And Jaron
Matraca Berg (good singer too, but only known for songwriting)
Lucy Woodward
Kina
PJ Harvey
Cat Power
Merril Bainbridge
Buddy & Julie Miller
Bree Sharp
Patty Loveless (isn't selling as much)
Sherrie Austin
Michal
Steve Earle
Lucinda Williams
Kevin Denney
M2M
Neko Case
Mindy Smith (so far)
Indigo Girls (great new album falling fast on the charts)

There are more, but that's all for now.

[grannylib]

1. Check out Jonatha Brook's "Dog Dreams...." best yet! Hilarious...

[TlalocW]

2. You forgot

Buckner and Garcia of "Pacman Fever" fame. That song and album defined the 80s, man! ;)

TlalocW

[rucky]

12. and Barnes & Barnes

Fish Heads Fish Heads Eat Them Up YUM!

[CPschem]

3. Jay Farrar too. n/t

[mvd]

4. I'll add Regina Carter

And Meredith Brooks, who I'm not really a fan of, but IMO deserves to be more than a one hit wonder. Will check out the others listed.

[MissMillie]

5. Aimee Mann, Aimee Mann, Aimee Mann!!!!!

one of the best ever.

[mvd]

6. I must agree

Even though she's pretty noticed, she is one of my favorites.

[mvd]

7. Oops, forgot Cindy Alexander

So obvious I overlook her, I guess.

[ronnykmarshall]

8. I was about to say somthing......

Guess what? Cindy's currently in Ireland and Germany. She's got some great exposure, radio interviews and stuff. Annnnnnnndddddd .... she signed a distrubtion deal!! The major retail store will be Best Buys!

This is so cool!

[mvd]

9. Great news!

Thanks so much for sharing. Any news on a new album?

[ronnykmarshall]

10. Not yet

They've recorded I think two songs that will be on the next album. She basically has enough material for the next album, but I don't know when she's going to record more.

[BigMcLargehuge]

11. Derek William Dick

Nash Kato

[rucky]

13. *ahem* Hope Sandoval

Beth Orton


if you're going along those lines

[Westegg]

14. Steve Hillage & Roy Harper...old-skool rock.