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Why does most new music suck?
Goose wrote:"I also have a hypothesis that when individuals actually had to play an instrument to make music, there was a greater possibility of something good being produced."Here's an interesting article about the supposed demise of R&B, by ... 
Why does most new music suck?
Almarg wrote:"06-06-13: Almarg 06-06-13: Bryoncunningham There is a whole continuum of behavior in between hostility and sycophancy. Somewhere in the middle is civility.Very well said, as usual Bryon. I couldn't agree more.It has often seemed to m... 
Why does most new music suck?
Nonoise wrote:"Something alluded to but not fully fleshed out is that as I grow older, I find myself less tolerant of what I consider bad music."In some ways this tangentially supports Goose's original statement. I mean, how much "sucky" music did... 
Why does most new music suck?
I'm not sure what the deal with "civility" is. I mean, are we to handle every utterance and statement with kid gloves? Look, you can't throw out a sweeping and myopic generalization like "new music sucks" (which itself is an "uncivil" observation)... 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
From Rush's "Subdivisions":"Where some will sell their dreams for small desiresand lose the race to rats,get caught in ticking traps,and stop to dream of someplace to relax their restless flight - somewhere out of the memoryof lighted streets on q... 
Triangle Comete EX, Comete 30th Anniv, or Trio?
Grinnell's right - find or hold out for a pair of used de Capo i's (don't waste your time with the BE model). However, having said that, as a long-time Triangle owner and enthusiast myself, I would also go for the Comete - truly fantastic, fast an... 
Why does most new music suck?
Bryon, et al,I agree with your statement that more production equals more dilution of talent. And I was impressed by your careful and methodical articulation of your point. I guess what got me, though, on the original post was the implication that... 
Why does most new music suck?
"This made things embarrassingly clear that the Grammys have become all about television ratings and very little about the music."Ya think? I mean, I'm all over Mintzer and his work with the Yellowjackets, but this statement isn't exactly groundbr... 
Feedback on the current Reference 3a changes ?
One of the funnier posts I've read recently. Thanks for voicing honestly, Tubeears! 
Well-produced recent jazz cd's - recommendations?
You all rock for all your suggestions - both for artists and for labels. Thank you! 
Why does most new music suck?
I meant no offense and apologize if I cam e across too judgmentally. It's just that I always shudder when someone makes a sweeping generalization about an art form - like opining that most new music sucks. I;m quite sure that many of those in thei... 
Why does most new music suck?
It doesn't. Much of it just doesn't fit your embedded criteria for acceptable music. Look, every decade/generation has its share of totally shitty music. The 70's, 80's, and 90's (especially the 90's) all had a factory's worth of bubble-gum bullsh... 
best vocal harmonies in rock
Seriously? CSN has only a few mentions? I mean, those guys define rock harmony. There's no other threeway that even comes close unless it has Ron Jeremy in it.And Jon Anderson of Yes - when he layers his vocals, is awesome at harmonizing. 
Most unusual/mesmerizing female voice.
Beth Orton has a distinctive and arresting voice.Suzanne Vega just makes me melt into caramel and syrup every time I hear her. 
Best speaker for under 2gs
To echo - you can't go wrong with either 1.7's or the de Capo's.