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FactoryGirl · 09-22-2007, 09:23 PM

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these posts are 100% how i feel on this situation. it just really ticks me off how people are so close-minded about music and feel the need to bash today's music whenever they can.

You wouldn't believe the shock I got when one year, I was going through my dad's record collection. I couldn't believe my ears! All this time he bragged about the good old days of music and I was listening to the most insane music i've ever heard! I told him, "So this is the golden age YOU were talking about?"

My uncle kept his old records and oh my.....these artists back then was talking about the same "nonsense" that artists today are talking about!

It's silly how people judge the "slump" of record sales on the "quality" of music, when in fact, thanks to today's technology, there are many ways to get music without going to the store and buying it like illegal downloading and iTunes where you can buy songs for only 99 cents.

*InThisMoment* · 09-22-2007, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FactoryGirl

It's amazing how quickly the older generation forgot about their parents or anyone else older "dissing" their music. When my dad was growing up in the '60's and '70's, his parents hated his music, he was listening to these so called legendary perfomers like The Mamas and the Papas and Janis Joplin(I love Janis!!) and said that wasn't (gasp!) quality music and it was full of s**t.

9 times out of 10, the older generation based their dislike for today's music based on a few acts. My father did that to us when we were listening to Pearl Jam, Prince(my dad hated Prince!), Hole, and techno music. They also based it on music videos

. I keep telling people you can't based a SONG on a music video for christ sakes! Fergie, Britney, and 50 Cent, don't rep all of these artists today. They need to expand their horizons, they are some really cool artists on there like Justin Timberlake(who could sing circles around Donny Osmond!!), Pink, Tegan and Sara, Lily Allen, and Justice.

LOL I know, really. It's not anything new. And just like you said, those same artists that were being badmouthed are now viewed as legendary.

I agree 100%. Jason Mraz, Ne-Yo and Christina Aguilera are also all extremely talented artists, IMO. Just to name a few more.

FactoryGirl · 09-23-2007, 05:13 PM

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LOL I know, really. It's not anything new. And just like you said, those same artists that were being badmouthed are now viewed as legendary.

I agree 100%. Jason Mraz, Ne-Yo and Christina Aguilera are also all extremely talented artists, IMO. Just to name a few more.

Ms. Aguilera is ten times as talented as most of the female singers from back in the day like Lesley Gore, Diana Ross, and Cass Elliot. All three ladies had mediocre voices while Christina is top notch!

*InThisMoment* · 09-23-2007, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FactoryGirl

Ms. Aguilera is ten times as talented as most of the female singers from back in the day like Lesley Gore, Diana Ross, and Cass Elliot. All three ladies had mediocre voices while Christina is top notch!

She is.

Cactus Jack · 10-01-2007, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by FactoryGirl

Ms. Aguilera is ten times as talented as most of the female singers from back in the day like Lesley Gore, Diana Ross, and Cass Elliot. All three ladies had mediocre voices while Christina is top notch!

I cant believe my eyes now.

Cactus Jack · 10-01-2007, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FactoryGirl

You wouldn't believe the shock I got when one year, I was going through my dad's record collection. I couldn't believe my ears! All this time he bragged about the good old days of music and I was listening to the most insane music i've ever heard! I told him, "So this is the golden age YOU were talking about?"

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LOL WTF? I LOVE 60s music. I love music form the 50s- now. I like music from any decade basically. Especially The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Weezer. El Scorcho by the latter is probably the best song ever made, but that doesnt chnage my love for older music, new music's great too, but still ,Id go through your dad's collection and find 395832-590840584509459084 songs I love, and a lto form today too.

And come on you cnat tell me the Freddie is the best dance youve ever heard of

Come opn do it with me. Im telling you noooooooowwwwwwwww

Cactus Jack · 10-01-2007, 02:02 PM

But think about it, if not for yesterday's music, today's music wouldnt exist?

If you really listen to stuff from the 50s-now youll find a lot of today's stuff is sort of inspired by that.

Im not a big Justin Timberlake fan one bit, his music that is, but when he's on SNL and stuff, I liked Dick in a Box, loved it. And at the VMAs when he challenged MTV to more videos I was like "Hear hear!". I swear everytime I try to hate him its the opposite.

AKA · 10-01-2007, 04:41 PM

There are still some great acts out there; unfortunately, one just has to seek them out, as they're buried under what's manufactured by the powers that be. I look forward to new releases by Pearl Jam, Weezer, The White Stripes and Dave Matthews Band (even though these are all established artists that have been on the scene 8+ years), as well as "old guys" like Paul McCartney and Brian Wilson.

Most the current music I like, though, comes from the Christian scene. David Crowder*Band is doing more interesting and experimental stuff than a lot of mainstream artists.

FactoryGirl · 10-01-2007, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Cactus Jack

LOL WTF? I LOVE 60s music. I love music form the 50s- now. I like music from any decade basically. Especially The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Weezer. El Scorcho by the latter is probably the best song ever made, but that doesnt chnage my love for older music, new music's great too, but still ,Id go through your dad's collection and find 395832-590840584509459084 songs I love, and a lto form today too.

And come on you cnat tell me the Freddie is the best dance youve ever heard of

Come opn do it with me. Im telling you noooooooowwwwwwwww

Riiiiighttttt!!!!!!! The freddie!

Please..stop! I'm in cornball city!! Please, the 'prep' (for you old heads, it was a dance in the eighties

) is ten times better than the 'freddie'.

I'm REALLY tired of people on here bitching about EVERYTHING pop culture of today. People need to give it a rest and stop acting like the '50's and '60's were 'golden' years.

FactoryGirl · 10-01-2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Cactus Jack

I cant believe my eyes now.

LMAO! SO you mean to tell me that LESLEY GORE and CASS ELLIOT can sing better than Christina?!!!!! I think you need to get your ears check!

Cactus Jack · 10-01-2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FactoryGirl

LMAO! SO you mean to tell me that LESLEY GORE and CASS ELLIOT can sing better than Christina?!!!!! I think you need to get your ears check!

OK, no, but truth is Im not a fan of any oft hose popstars

AKA · 10-01-2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FactoryGirl

People need to give it a rest and stop acting like the '50's and '60's were 'golden' years.

Why do people need to stop acting that way? While I don't necessarily agree with that particular sentiment regarding musical eras, everyone is entitled to their own opinions. That people have differing musical opinions than I do really doesn't bother me (anymore).

Cactus Jack · 10-01-2007, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FactoryGirl

Riiiiighttttt!!!!!!! The freddie!

Please..stop! I'm in cornball city!! Please, the 'prep' (for you old heads, it was a dance in the eighties

) is ten times better than the 'freddie'.

I'm REALLY tired of people on here bitching about EVERYTHING pop culture of today. People need to give it a rest and stop acting like the '50's and '60's were 'golden' years.

LOL ok ok I guess it is, Im not bitching about it. OK so I like everything from any decade,

Fleet · 10-08-2007, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by FactoryGirl

LMAO! SO you mean to tell me that LESLEY GORE and CASS ELLIOT can sing better than Christina?!!!!! I think you need to get your ears check!

Well, what about Doris Day, Connie Francis, Gayle Caldwell (of the New Christy Minstrels), Jo Stafford, Patti Page, Gale Storm, Kate Smith, Julie London, Eydie Gorme, Ella Fitzgerald, Brenda Lee, Judy Garland, Joanie Summers, Dinah Shore, Sarah Vaughan, Julie Andrews, Skeeter Davis, Anita Bryant, Joan Weber, Kay Starr, Gogi Grant, Little Peggy March, and Dinah Washington?

Fleet · 10-08-2007, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by FactoryGirl

People need to give it a rest and stop acting like the '50's and '60's were 'golden' years.

They were... http://www.doo-wop.org/

10-01-2007, 02:02 PM	#37
Cactus Jack RonFingSwanson Forum Idol Join Date: Dec 09, 2001 Location: Santa Rosa Beach,FL Posts: 103,099	But think about it, if not for yesterday's music, today's music wouldnt exist? If you really listen to stuff from the 50s-now youll find a lot of today's stuff is sort of inspired by that. Im not a big Justin Timberlake fan one bit, his music that is, but when he's on SNL and stuff, I liked Dick in a Box, loved it. And at the VMAs when he challenged MTV to more videos I was like "Hear hear!". I swear everytime I try to hate him its the opposite.

10-01-2007, 04:41 PM	#38
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	There are still some great acts out there; unfortunately, one just has to seek them out, as they're buried under what's manufactured by the powers that be. I look forward to new releases by Pearl Jam, Weezer, The White Stripes and Dave Matthews Band (even though these are all established artists that have been on the scene 8+ years), as well as "old guys" like Paul McCartney and Brian Wilson. Most the current music I like, though, comes from the Christian scene. David Crowder*Band is doing more interesting and experimental stuff than a lot of mainstream artists.