Today's music sucks.

Neon Apocalypse · 2004-03-23, 06:03 PM

I hate to say it but today's music sucks. Theres no such thing as good music nowadays. I know you may say theres good music, but in my opinion there really isn't(the old stuff doesn't count). Some people like punk, some like rap, some like metal. They're all their own genres. A couple years back music didn't suck, that's because everyone had their own style, there was diversity within those genres. I think I saw this whole thing coming. No one comes up with any original music anymore. They don't even try, they just learn an instrument, and try to get paid. That's all it is now, getting paid. So when I turn on net radio stations I keep hearing different bands, but the same thing is coming into my ears. Seldom do I hear a song that I actually like and has something different to it. I wish people would try and create something original. Theres a handful of good bands out there, some even still making music. But everyday I hear some band on the radio that I've never heard of, and most of the time they suck. So the people who pay these people are real idiots. They don't have much taste in music, OR they are forced to pay these people because they want to make money themselves and have to keep letting new bands get out on the scene, making their music seem original to some people. Like if I go back to stuff that was good 5 years ago such as Nirvana, I'd rather listen to that then the new shit asshats are pumping out today. Today almost all the music in one specific genre sounds the same. Todays lyrics also suck. Theres no meaning in them. They just say shit that rhymes. For example, if you listen to some of the most recen punk from a variety of bands, it all sounds the same. Theres some diversity but it isn't enough. I don't care if people disagree with me, just give me evidence supporting why.

Discuss.

Onizuka · 2004-03-23, 06:10 PM

Hmm, yes I somewhat agree. But hey, don't listen to me considering I mainly listen to Bach, Techno (especially European Trance) and J-music, mainly Anime themes. I'm definitaly not with the bandwagon.

1024 · 2004-03-23, 06:11 PM

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You obviously are musically uneducated in the music of today. Allow me to inform you of the good music coming out today. It's one of my fortes.

At the Drive In*
Braid*
Hey Merecedes (includes former members of Braid)
31knots (my personal favorite)
Explosions in the Sky^
Mogwai^
Godspeed you!Black Emperor^
The Mars Volta (includes former members of At the Drive In)
Sparta (includes former members of At the Drive In)
Deftones
The Lawrence Arms
and many more...

*Broken Up
^Instrumental

The are some of my favorites. Feel free to ask for more.

Most of the mainstream stuff right now is total bullshit, so i agree with you partially. There is good music out there right now, it's just a matter of finding it.

Firefly · 2004-03-23, 06:11 PM

Godsmack and Mushroomhead.

Nothing on Earth can compare. Now, then, or in the future. THIS! I COMMAND!

Onizuka · 2004-03-23, 06:15 PM

Umm yeah...

Khronos · 2004-03-23, 06:18 PM

Originally Posted by 1024

At the Drive In*
Braid*
Hey Merecedes (includes former members of Braid)
31knots (my personal favorite)
Explosions in the Sky^
Mogwai^
Godspeed you!Black Emperor^
The Mars Volta (includes former members of At the Drive In)
Sparta (includes former members of At the Drive In)
Deftones
The Lawrence Arms
and many more...

*Broken Up
^Instrumental

^^all are extremely good.
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listen to the Mars Volta, nowkthx

their record is absolutely amazing...
I personally love "Take The Veil Cerpin Taxt".
if most music doesnt have meaning, the whole album is the backbone of a story and barely rhymes

a lot of music nowadays sucks, ill agree with you on that Neon..but not all of it.
find something you like and stick to it

even so, maybe something will come soon that you'll enjoy if you dont like much current stuff..

BUGGER · 2004-03-23, 06:31 PM

Ya I think thats why everyone doesn't like Linkin Park anymore. :/

They have to evolve some how, either way they can't play the same thing over and over again.

That includes other bands too. Stay too long the same and they will suck. if they change thier groove alittle, they alteast have a 50% chance of sucking less than before.

Smaug · 2004-03-23, 06:38 PM

I would have to agree with TMV being badass. Listening to them right now actually.

Red October · 2004-03-23, 06:38 PM

I agree that the mainstream crap is...well just as I said, CRAP! I blame the outbreak and plague of pop for the results we see today.

Derfud · 2004-03-23, 06:46 PM

I agree with you completely. Too often have I heard other people's radio's or headsets playing songs that just sounds like random crap spliced together. I personally prefer Orchestral Music, and remixes. Wierd Al used to have some pretty funny songs, and sometimes the lyrics he used made more sense than the original versions. Techno mixes are cool too. (I am working on one myself using voices Neverwinter Nights)

Spee · 2004-03-23, 06:47 PM

HAH. Ther IS good music! The jokes on you!

...But its just not in America! Blame MTV.

Mag · 2004-03-23, 06:50 PM

I'm inclined to agree, but only to the point that 1024 did. There's still good music, but it's damn hard to find. By the way, 1024, congrats on getting the title changed.

ObnoxiousFrog · 2004-03-23, 06:57 PM

Mogwai is the absolute and utter shit, listen to Cody and Christmas Steps first

Godspeed You Black Emporer are basically 12 people who make really long, really really good songs. Try "Sleep", a beautiful 25-minute instrumental

Portishead - try out "Numb" and "Wandering Stars", the haunting sound of the singer combined with the occasional distortions make it great

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Even though "Maps" is being played occasionally on MTV, it's not their best. Try "Y-Control" to see if you like their sound.

Mirah - "Cold Cold Water". Any song with wardrums gets points, but this one is also very well written and executed.

Massive Attack - "Teardrop" and "Inertia Creeps". Not much I can say here. They're a shining example of trip-hop done extremely well.

Hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

firecrackerNC · 2004-03-23, 07:13 PM

holy shit i dont recanize any music you guys have mentioned.....I agree to a point,rap/hip-hop mostly sucks(i like some but not alot) and its all the kids at my school listen to.Im more a Limp Bizkit(BEST EVAR!!) Godsmack(HELL YEAH!) and POD(WOOT!!) type of person.If you think they suck kill yourself right now

MilitantB0B · 2004-03-23, 07:17 PM

I agree. Music today sucks. No, I don't mean all, I just mean damn near everything. I'm sure there are some good ones, but they are few and REALLY far between. Almost all the bands I listen to are dead or broken up. Music needs to start getting better, cause I am tired of listening to the same bands over and over... nah, I guess I'm not.