If you are a frequent radio listener, you probably listen to the same tunes quite regularly. Hearing the same the top 40 songs can make music seem dull and uninteresting. Fortunately, there is plenty of music out there released by artists that rarely perform on the radio. Here are the top five albums from obscure artists of the music industry.
Live at Big Mama
“Live at Big Mama” is an album by Steve Wynn and the Miracle 3. This music draws influence from blues, rock, and country to create a unique style of rock music. “Live at Big Mama” is ranked by Best Ever Albums as Wynn’s greatest album ever to be released.
Whiskey for the Holy Ghost
“Whiskey for the Holy Ghost” is an album by Mark Lanegan. The music of “Whiskey for the Holy Ghost” is inspired by a variety of other rockers, but it falls into the category of American alternative rock. “Whiskey for the Holy Ghost” is similar to the music of Nirvana and various grunge groups. “Whiskey for the Holy Ghost” is ranked by Best Albums Ever as Lanegan’s greatest album and as the 2,352nd greatest album in the history of music.
Guitar Town
“Guitar Town” is an album by Steve Earle. Steve Earle’s “Guitar Town” is influenced various other musicians such as Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, and many rockers and old school country singers. The music of “Guitar Town” is also similar to Mark Lanegan’s albums. “Guitar Town is ranked by Best Albums Ever as Steve Earle’s greatest album to ever be released. It is also ranked as the 3,781st best album out of all known music.
Rain Dogs
“Rain Dogs” is the Tom Wait’s most popular album. This album by Tom Waits is original in both style and sound, but it does borrow some elements from the music of Bob Dylan and similar artists. “Rain Dogs” is similar to the music of Neil Young. The music in “Rain Dogs” and other Tom Wait’s albums is most known for the gravelly voice of the singer along with meaningful lyrics and soft instrumentals. “Rain Dogs” is ranked by Best Albums Ever as Tom Waits greatest album to ever to be released. It is also ranked as the 98th best album in the entire history of music.
Remain in Light
“Remain in Light” is a popular album by The Talking Heads. “Remain in Light” is similar in style to the music of popular groups such as The Clash and R.E.M. The Talking Heads have won various awards for their music and continue to maintain popularity among a following of loyal fans. The Talking Heads is comprised of David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth, and Tom Tom Club. “Remain in Light” is ranked by Greatest Albums Ever as The Talking Heads best album. “Remain in Light” is also ranked as the 55th greatest album in the history of music. This makes The Talking Heads one of the most influential rock bands in history.
