I don't remember anyone arguing about what the problem was with music in the 90's because there wasn't. If there was, I've never heard it. This thread is not genre specific as I think music these days does not have the impact of other decades because it lacks message. If you have a genre that has no lyrics such as with some EDM artists, yet it is more popular than a genre that had message, then there is a problem. If a genre is played "live" with no actual instruments being played, it isn't live, another problem. If it requires for you to dance half naked, lip synching, with no actual live instruments played by musicians, another problem. I think these examples confuses people which is why the masses can't make a connection on a personal level. Seems as if people go to these EDM festivals to meet people (for hookups, etc.) but they probably do not even own a CD by any of the artists playing at these shows. They may have the mp3s and such. I could speak only of the 90's as I grew up in the 90's and discovered what came before it. Early 90's hip hop had message and so did the grunge movement as well as alternative rock. That was a different time when people bought CDs.
Seems as if music these days has a tabloid fodder message, especially in hip hop and other popular genre of the day. Everything is scandalous and without showing ass, do these people even have the songs? They have the beats and melody but not the songs. It could work in a club setting but as far as having message and making an impact, I can't find it. Good for the artists still selling records and shows though, their labels and people involved couldn't be happier.
Seems as if music these days has a tabloid fodder message, especially in hip hop and other popular genre of the day. Everything is scandalous and without showing ass, do these people even have the songs? They have the beats and melody but not the songs. It could work in a club setting but as far as having message and making an impact, I can't find it. Good for the artists still selling records and shows though, their labels and people involved couldn't be happier.
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