I haven't decided yet if it sucks or blows. But, I can't stand it. Music was progressing nicely until disco hit. But at least it quickly faded. Then Rap came along and suddenly metered ryhme and endlessly looping someones hook line was "entertainment". I cannot believe how LOOOONg rap has persevered. I mean, there are only so many words that ryhme with bitch. IMHO it has set the progression of true talent and music back 20 years. This is all the labels want to market.
At any rate, to me, music has really gone downhill for about 2 decades. I have great hopes for the Internet and the *hopefully* eventual demise of the "music Industry" or labels as they are called, as I am tired also of the Britney Spears type pablum thay keep shoving out into the mainstream. It's sad really, that music has been ruined by corporate dweebs, that know noting about scouting true talent. If you think I am wrong, then try to find a record store, they are all gone now, or just about. People are still listening to the same music they have been listening to for 30 years. There is nothing out there these days, with only a few exceptions it seems.
As far as the new metal bands, you know they suck as they hold their guitars down around their knees. Anyone who plays knows that you hold a guitar up high - take a look at Jazz musicians or even Eric Clapton. These folks hit more than 3 chords and don't depend on distortion.
Yes, I am old, but I also think I am lucky. I was able to hear all the greats from the 50's and really "grew up" in the 60's and 70's and saw the progression, the British invasion etc. I mean, back then, music MOVED the people. You know you have something powerful, when the FBI and the CIA are on your ass because they are afraid that the young people are getting to organised around certain musical individuals. Yep, there "was something in the air" back then and I would not trade it for anything in the world.
Heck, you could go to a concert with all kinds of bands that were on the charts for 20 bucks too! 8)