Today's Rock Music

>But I'd much rather see musicians work at their talents (and athletes work
at >improving their athletic abilites) than the way things are today.

Natalie:

The problem is one of finances. It would be great if all artists were
supported by "the state," because that would be the only way to insure that
they would all get a fair shot. Of course, at the moment there's a strong
movement to end such funding in the US. So they have to sell albums, or
singles at least, to have their work out there. It's the free market, and
it's definitely not always fair.

>I tend to stick with classic rockers, because they allowed themselves time
to >mature artistically and their agents allowed them time as well, and that
>maturity is sensed more and more in their albums.

That hasn't been true every time. Lots of bands had to struggle to get out
from under what the record company, agent, or producer forced on them. Only
a few, and those who have a strong enough fan base, get to set their own rules.

>There's nothing like the Beatles, The Who, Moody Blues, even Rush and Yes.
>Their intellectuality is deep and that deepness is described so well that
it >cannot compare to today's rock.

I would say that there are many worthy bands out there, perhaps harder to
find these days than before due to the formula format of radio, but they are
out there and worth seeking. Some newer ones I could mention (on the level
you suggest) would be: XTC, Widespread Panic, Big Country, Pearl Jam, Blues
Traveler, Afghan Wigs, Boo Radleys...and so on. The best way I've found to
find the worthy bands (other than to own a used CD store) would be to listen
to college radio.



                   Cheers                   ML


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