Introduction!!!

Bands in different Rock genres, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Punk Rock, Prog/Art Rock, Glam Rock, Arena Rock, Soft Rock, etc…, have found massive success commercially and critically. They have found homes in record labels, had glowing reviews or bombed in magazines and newspapers, sold records to cult followings and the masses, and became embedded within the mindset of the people and their lives. From Boston’s debut album, to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, and The Clash’s London Calling, they will always receive constant praise, revamping the sound for new and old generations to enjoy their material, in Deluxe and Expanded editions. However, not every band gets the same sort of respect, and even if they manage well enough to make a good living, they aren't recognized in the same light as Queen, Metallica, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Scorpions, Fleetwood Mac, and the like…

Outside of the popular reviews are hidden gems that you may not have heard. Whether you care for them or not, they have artistic merit. Some of these songs are hidden within "3 Star Albums" you find reviewed in Rolling Stones Magazine and AMG. The album that only went gold in the U.S, or Silver in the U.K., or may not be considered a shining example of what a ALBUM should be can contain genuine, worthwhile, and superb songs.

Luckily, within my spare time, and even when I am at work, I immerse myself in music. I love to keep the sonic, melodic, and rich details of the songs in my head. It can be raw or polished, aggressive or gentle, literate or street-smart, philosophical or spiritual. They all matter. Even starting now, and with the inspiration and encouragement of my brother Ben, with my very good friends Daniel Hemsath and the Kawalec brothers Greg and Dave, I plan to (from time to time) write about significant albums that deserve more credit than they got. I won't be writing because you should go out and buy them, (though if you do, good for you), but because I hope you will enjoy them the same way I do.

There are people out there like me, who praise music with an iron fist, but are in small numbers. I want to add to that number. Many bands are left in obscurity and unrecognized by the mainstream press. My vision is to find those RARE gems and bring them to you. This is: UNDERRATED ROCK CLASSICS.