I think many people would agree with me in saying that yes the music since 2000 does generally suck! Obviously, there are some exceptions whether it is radio music or independent. However, overall, there is no doubt about it that the 70's, 80's and 90's had far better music. People can argue why it has happened, such as the advent of download music when Napster started up and of course now paid downloads through any number of sources. Unlike the old days, people might buy an entire album (including the filler) because they liked one or more songs. So there was more money for the musicians. Now, it would appear that many musicians have concluded that unless they tour a lot, there is not going to be the same financial incentive. I am all about progress as far as technology. Unfortunately, I do think the easy availability of downloaded music has contributed to the demise of good music. But whatever the reason, I think most people agree that the 70's, 80's and 90's had far better music in terms of creativity and everything else versus anything that ever came out in the 00's. It's sad but true.
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I think many people would agree with me in saying that yes the music since 2000 does generally suck! Obviously, there are some exceptions whether it is radio music or independent. However, overall, there is no doubt about it that the 70's, 80's and 90's had far better music. People can argue why it has happened, such as the advent of download music when Napster started up and of course now paid downloads through any number of sources. Unlike the old days, people might buy an entire album (including the filler) because they liked one or more songs. So there was more money for the musicians. Now, it would appear that many musicians have concluded that unless they tour a lot, there is not going to be the same financial incentive. I am all about progress as far as technology. Unfortunately, I do think the easy availability of downloaded music has contributed to the demise of good music. But whatever the reason, I think most people agree that the 70's, 80's and 90's had far better music in terms of creativity and everything else versus anything that ever came out in the 00's. It's sad but true.