Top 10 Most Hit or Miss Music Artists

These are music artists who sometimes make good songs and other times make bad songs.

If there are any I've forgotten, feel free to add them.

The Top Ten

  1. Justin Bieber

    Justin Drew Bieber (born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He currently resides in Ontario, Canada, and is Christian. He is the son of Pattie Mallette, an author.

    Justin Bieber is best known for his songs "Baby" and "What Do You Mean?" As of mid 2025, 11 of... read more

    Do I think he's the best music artist of all time? No. Do I think he's the worst pop singer of all time? Also no, because Chris Brown and Jason Derulo exist.

    A lot of his early stuff is pretty subpar, although I will admit that Sorry is kind of catchy. Nothing mind-blowing, mind you, but serviceable enough.

  2. Taylor Swift

    Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter born on December 13, 1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania. She developed a strong interest in country music around the age of nine after watching a documentary about Faith Hill. Swift moved to Nashville as a teenager, signed a development deal with RCA Records... read more

    I like some of her older stuff. Her newer material is pretty hit or miss.

    Look What You Made Me Do is a career low point for her and something that just wasn't necessary.

    I also kind of dig the song Style. It is pretty charming, I suppose.

  3. Maroon 5

    Maroon 5 is an American pop and pop‑rock band formed in Los Angeles, California. The group originally came together in 1994 under the name Kara's Flowers, when Adam Levine, Jesse Carmichael, Mickey Madden, and Ryan Dusick were still in high school. They self‑released a demo and a studio album before... read more

    They had about two or three good albums before making generic commercial songs you'd probably hear at Walmart.

    One More Night is probably one of their catchiest songs from the 2010s and one that I genuinely like. It's kind of heartwarming, and at least it's better than Animals. Honestly, anything is.

  4. Nickelback

    Nickelback is a Canadian post-grunge band formed in 1995 in Hanna, Alberta, Canada. The band consists of guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist, keyboardist, and backing vocalist Ryan Peake, bassist Mike Kroeger, and drummer Daniel Adair.... read more

    They're the most hit-or-miss band I can think of.

    How You Remind Me is a hit. Something in Your Mouth is an automatic miss. Not a fan of that one. Feed the Machine is a hit, but at the same time, Figured You Out is pretty bad lyrically.

  5. Britney Spears

    Britney Jean Spears (born on December 2, 1981, in McComb, Mississippi) is an American former singer and actress. She was raised in Kentwood, Louisiana. As a child, she performed acting roles in stage productions and television shows, such as The Mickey Mouse Club, before signing with Jive Records in... read more

  6. Madonna

    Madonna Louise Ciccone, known professionally as Madonna, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She has influenced many artists, including Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Beyoncé Knowles, and Britney Spears. Often referred to as the "Queen of Pop," she has played a significant... read more

    She had the best songs in the 90s, like Vogue, Frozen, Ray of Light, Secret, etc.

  7. The Beatles

    The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The group comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time and were integral to the development of the 1960s counterculture and the recognition of popular... read more

    A great band with plenty of enjoyable songs.

    However, they also wrote some terrible songs like Wild Honey Pie and Run For Your Life.

  8. Mariah Carey

    Mariah Carey, born March 27, 1970, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She's one of the best-selling female artists in music history, with 19 number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.

    She's often regarded as a sex symbol through her songs and videos, and has been noted in the press... read more

  9. Pearl Jam

    Pearl Jam is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1990. The founding lineup included Eddie Vedder, Mike McCready, Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, and drummer Dave Krusen. The band is best known for its debut album Ten, which features the songs "Even Flow," "Black," and "Jeremy" and was... read more

    I've always considered them to be the least interesting band of the grunge era, especially with Vedder's constant yarling.

    That said, they do have some good songs, most of which are from their first album. Lightning Bolt has a few highlights but also a few boring songs. They're the most hit-or-miss '90s band I can think of.

  10. OneRepublic

    OneRepublic is an American pop rock band formed in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 2002 by lead singer Ryan Tedder and guitarist Zach Filkins. The band gained early attention and success on Myspace as an unsigned act. Its debut single, Apologize, became a major hit after being remixed by Timbaland.

    Despite being a massive fan of them and loving their first three albums, their newer stuff leaves a lot to be desired.

    Secrets is one of my all-time favorite pop songs, and Love Runs Out is another catchy tune. It's mostly their newer material that just doesn't feel the same to me.

    11. The Newcomers
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    Bon Jovi

    Bon Jovi is a hard rock and pop rock band formed in 1983. The original lineup consisted of lead vocalist Jon Bon Jovi, guitarist Richie Sambora (who left in 2013), bassist Alec John Such (who left in 1994), keyboardist David Bryan, and drummer Tico Torres.... read more

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    13. The Contenders

  13. Coldplay

    Coldplay is a British rock band formed in 1996. The group includes Chris Martin (lead vocals, piano), Jonny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass), and Will Champion (drums, backing vocals). Their manager, Phil Harvey, is often referred to as the unofficial fifth member.... read more

    Never was a big fan of them, but I never actively despised their music either.

    Fix You is a pretty good song. I'll admit I love the melody, but some of their newer material seems a bit generic and kind of boring. There are exceptions, of course. Viva La Vida is also pretty iconic, I suppose.

  14. Christina Aguilera

    Christina María Aguilera is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. She rose to fame in the late 1990s with hits like "Genie in a Bottle" and "What a Girl Wants," and she later showcased her vocal power in songs like "Beautiful" and "Hurt." Throughout her career, she's explored a range of... read more

  15. Avenged Sevenfold

    Avenged Sevenfold is an American alternative metal band formed in 1999 in California. Their longest lineup consisted of M. Shadows (vocals), Synyster Gates (lead guitar), Zacky Vengeance (rhythm guitar), Johnny Christ (bass guitar), and The Rev (drums).... read more

    No offense to fans of this band, but I can never fully enjoy any of their material.

    Afterlife and Almost Easy are pretty good, but I can't stand A Little Piece of Heaven or Critical Acclaim. Hail to the King is also just not my cup of tea.

    God Damn is pretty good, though.

  16. Creed

    Creed is an American post-grunge band that was formed in 1993 in Tallahassee, Florida. The most well-known lineup of the band includes lead vocalist Scott Stapp, guitarist and vocalist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall, and drummer Scott Phillips. Creed achieved major commercial success in the late... read more

  17. Beyonce

    Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who began her career as the lead singer of Destiny's Child. The group scored multiple Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits, including "Say My Name," "Bills, Bills, Bills," "Independent Women Part I," and "Bootylicious." After the group... read more

  18. Snoop Dogg

    Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known as Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, actor, record producer, and television personality from Long Beach, California. He first achieved fame in 1992 on Dr. Dre's debut solo single Deep Cover and the album The Chronic. Snoop has since sold over... read more

    An iconic meme machine who can make some good stuff, but also some pretty mid material.

    His album discography feels a bit mediocre. He has some highs, some pretty bad lows, and some that are just in between.

    Gin and Juice is a banger, though, and I do dig some songs from his album Tha Doggfather.

  19. Eagles

    The Eagles are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1971 by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner.

    The band achieved major success in the 1970s with hits like Hotel California, Take It Easy, and Desperado. They broke up in 1980 but reunited in 1994 for the Hell Freezes... read more

  20. Kanye West

    Ye (born Kanye Omari West. June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. He is regarded as one of the most influential and controversial artists of the 21st century.

    Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West initially gained fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella... read more

  21. Kesha

    Kesha Rose Sebert (formerly Ke$ha), born March 1, 1987, in Los Angeles, California, is an American singer and songwriter. She became famous for her energetic pop hits like Tik Tok, Die Young, and her collaboration with Pitbull on Timber.... read more

  22. Falling in Reverse

    Falling in Reverse is an American rock band formed in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2008. The band is signed to Epitaph Records and is led by vocalist Ronnie Radke, its only remaining original member. Former members include Derek Jones, who passed away in 2020, as well as Ryan Seaman, Ron Ficarro, Max Green... read more

  23. Eminem

    Eminem, born Marshall Bruce Mathers III, is an American rapper, actor, and music producer born on October 17, 1972, in St. Joseph, Missouri. Eminem has sold over 220 million records, making him the best-selling hip-hop artist of all time. In addition to his solo career, he was a member of D12 and (with... read more

  24. Disturbed

    Disturbed is an American alternative metal, nu-metal, and hard rock band from Chicago, Illinois. The band consists of vocalist David Draiman, bassist John Moyer, guitarist Dan Donegan, and drummer Mike Wengren.

    They are known for hit songs such as "Down with the Sickness," "Stricken," and a powerful... read more

  25. The Weeknd

    Abęl Makkonen Tesfaye, known professionally by his stage name The Weeknd, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was born on February 16, 1990, in Toronto, Ontario. He began uploading music to YouTube in 2010 and later released several studio albums, including Kiss Land, Beauty Behind... read more

  26. Saliva

    Saliva is an American hard rock band that originated in the Memphis suburb of Bartlett, Tennessee, in 1996. The group released its self-titled debut album on August 26, 1997, through Rockingchair Records. Mark Yoshida served as an executive producer on the album, which was recorded at Rockingchair Recording... read more

  27. Theory of a Deadman

    Theory of a Deadman is a Canadian post-grunge band. Formed in 2001, the band is currently signed to Roadrunner Records as well as 604 Records. They were discovered by Nickelback lead singer Chad Kroeger. Theory of a Deadman has gone on to release eight studio albums. Their most well-known songs include... read more

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