The Hold Steady -Barfruit Blues
Sons & Daughters - Johnny Cash
Hot Snakes - Suicide Invoice
Let me know if you like any of these songs. Even if you don't, tell me which you one who disliked least or something.
EDIT: In regards to your edit, I agree that some of these guys put the fanaticism in fan, but sometimes a song is worth getting behind. In regards to your dislike of The Rat, it's a fantastic pop song, but it's not the best song EVAR!! or anything.
All that said, I don't know how many Built to Spill songs you've heard, but if you've heard more than 5 and you can't get behind them, I'd be surprised.