1974 AD is great. No question about that. But The Axe Band has kind of that raw, simplistic look about their songs and yet mesmerizes me no end when I hear songs like CHIYA BARI MA.  As a whole they seem so complete band to me at the same time maintaining their simplistic look to their songs. Melodywise, I would rate Axe WAY TOO AHEAD of many other bands including 1974 AD.