10 Rock Bands You Forgot Were GREAT

10. Cage The Elephant

When Cage the Elephant released their debut album in 2008 they looked like the next big thing. At a time when indie rock was dominating the popular rock stations, the Kentucky boys brought a bit more edge to the scene.

Known for the frantic stage presence of lead singer Matt Shultz and his rhythm guitarist brother Brad, the bands raw punk energy was a mark of their shows. With both Shultz brothers specifically referencing Iggy Pop as an influence, it's no surprise their early gigs were known for getting a little raucous.

Although tracks like In One Ear and James Brown showcased the bands energy, it was the laid back single Ain't No Rest For Wicked that grabbed peoples attention.

The track centred around a simple driving chord progression with a slick slide guitar riff at its core. You could hear all kinds of influences in this number. The drum beat was reminiscent of industrial trip-hop, there was a touch of Beck in the melodies, and of course it was laced with southern rock - but it was uniquely Cage The Elephant.

Although they've had success with later singles such as Come A Little Closer and Shake Me Down, as well as bagging a Grammy in 2015 and 2020 , it was that explosive first album way back in 2008 that put them on the map.