“I don’t read your magazine anymore,” says my 36-year-old sister as we ride in a rental car. “I don’t read your magazine anymore because all you guys ever write about is emo, and I don’t get it.”

If you are the kind of person who talks about music too much, there are two words that undoubtedly play an integral role in your workaday lexicon: "overrated" and "underrated." This is because those two sentiments pop up in 90 percent of all musical discussions.

The Thrills
Let's Bottle Bohemia
Virgin

Now, I know what you're thinking; you're thinking, "I have already found the band of my dreams, and they are called Maroon 5." But try to think beyond conventional reality. Everyone who likes music has probably fantasized about their version of the perfect lineup for the perfect band. This is something people do when they are 14, or stoned, or 14