The problem with your request for albums that are well recorded, well written and performed, is that music is subjective. There are people out there who don't like the bands you listed.
I could list MY favorite albums that *I* consider solid, however you may not like them at all.
Music is always evolving and much of it will reflect current tastes and trends. If you like it, great; if not that's okay- but that doesn't make it "bad" just not your style.
As other's have said, the industry has changed- the way music is produced, promoted, purchased, discovered has changed drastically. Sometimes in order to listen to talented artists without resources, you have to suffer through poorer quality recordings. Just as going to live performances isn't all about sound quality, it is an experience. Some of us are able to go to a show or buy an imperfect recording and enjoy it for what it is.
If you aren't willing to do that and don't like what is out there today, then stay at home, listen to your superbly recorded albums from yesteryears and enjoy.
I agree with Toddnkaya- this may be the best time for music. I am always amazed at the never ending talent in the world. Do I like all of it? No way. Is there a lot of crap (IMO;)) recorded today? Yep. But there is certainly not a dearth of great music.
I could list MY favorite albums that *I* consider solid, however you may not like them at all.
Music is always evolving and much of it will reflect current tastes and trends. If you like it, great; if not that's okay- but that doesn't make it "bad" just not your style.
As other's have said, the industry has changed- the way music is produced, promoted, purchased, discovered has changed drastically. Sometimes in order to listen to talented artists without resources, you have to suffer through poorer quality recordings. Just as going to live performances isn't all about sound quality, it is an experience. Some of us are able to go to a show or buy an imperfect recording and enjoy it for what it is.
If you aren't willing to do that and don't like what is out there today, then stay at home, listen to your superbly recorded albums from yesteryears and enjoy.
I agree with Toddnkaya- this may be the best time for music. I am always amazed at the never ending talent in the world. Do I like all of it? No way. Is there a lot of crap (IMO;)) recorded today? Yep. But there is certainly not a dearth of great music.