Was a time, rock was about cocksure 'tude and high fidelity. Love or loathe the low-tech soul baring of today's indie waifs, you've got this '90s outfit (now split) to thank. Without the Hated's winsome acoustic guitar and lovelorn lyrics, Iron and Wine might have been a bacchanalic death-metal crew with a penchant for the smithy.

The Hated is a legendary band who helped shape the indie/emo world of today before their demise over ten years ago.