Quote Originally Posted by overgrowthegovt
I agree that creativity is the most vital component of music, but I maintain that musicianship is imperative also. I'm sorry, but if you know 10 chords on a guitar, I'm not going to want to listen to you. Even if you're a creative genius, your ability to express it is going to be limited if you're a lousy musician.

I thought only Surrealistic Pillow and Volunteers were in the top 500--must have missed After Bathing at Baxter's, but somehow I doubt it, since it was their least commercial album. Regardless, they've stood the test of time a lot more poorly than they deserve--of the many gems they made, only 2 are EVER listened to or played. And I agree it's too complex for many people to follow, but that's their limitation, not the band's, right?
Of course a musician has to have the ability to play like a professional and has to do their best to perfect their craft, I'm not referring to shoddy craftmanship. I'm just saying simplicity has it's place in music and you don't have to write a complex piece to be considered great.

I might be wrong about After Bathing At Baxter's, I swear I saw that album there but regardless it's an excellent album. Although it's not exactly the type of music you would turn on at a party. I'm sure live would've been a different story. But for every band that's underrated, there are many that are overrated.