10 Forgotten 80s Bands Worth Rediscovering
7. Band Of Susans
New York's Band Of Susans are a fine contender for the most distinctive band on this list. Formed in 1986 and active until the mid-90s, the group were named for a trio of actual Susan's in their initial line-up, and employed multiple guitarists to create a monolithic, ever-evolving wall of sound. They sacrificed nothing to commercialism, releasing five equally strong albums which stand up very well to modern ears.
Band Of Susans, as with so many outfits on this list, underwent numerous line-up changes, but the core trio of Robert Poss (guitars/vocals), Ron Spitzer (drums) and Susan Stenger (bass/vocals) remained intact. If it is surely the aspiration of any serious band to develop a unique, instantly-recognizable sound, then Band Of Susans were an unqualified success.
Feeling harsh without sounding harsh, Band Of Susans particular brand of dense, multi-layered rock remains distinctive and somewhat out of its time. From druggy, sludgy grunge to pounding racers and slow, melodic numbers, the group weaved a fascinating network of interlocking guitars, backed by a mountainous rhythm section.