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Best Music since the "Great Decline" (The craptastic post 80's music)

by Profit-smart
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Post your favourite shares.

With stuff like Soulja boy, Hannah Montana, and etc.. getting all the air time now I thought I'd share a few of my favourite stuff released since the 80s.

I have a pretty eclectic taste in music, so forgive the random genres.


  • Profile picture of the author adamjthompson
    Have you tried some less mainstream artists like Ruslana, Within Temptation, or Nightwish?
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    Although I posted this band in the "Obscurities" thread I missed this song from their first album, 1991's "On The Sunday Of Life".

    Progressive Gothic Metal at it's finest.


    I've been trying to find a version of Blackest Eyes, but it's apparently been removed. It's just your average boy meets girl, boy turns out to be serial killer type of song.

    I'd also post Halo, but that is against the non-religious rules of the forum, but hey, look it up yourselves. And if I posted Linton Samuel Dawson, I might get a visit from the constabulary.

    Enjoy.
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    • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
      Have to ask.

      You say since the "great decline" post 80s music.

      Are you saying that all music made since the 80s is crap?

      Some people would say that all music made since the 70s is crap.

      It's all a matter of perspective and when you grew up.

      Personally, I've learned not to allow my "prejudices" influence my appreciation
      of music.

      Even though I grew up in the 60s, I have found a lot of great music in the
      70s, 80s, 90s and the first 10 years of the 21st century.

      Sadly, I know a lot of people who are still stuck in the era when they
      grew up and don't listen to anything after that period.

      And IMO, that's a crying shame.

      Too bad I don't have more time because there is a ton of music, just
      from the past 5 years alone that I could post here that was simply
      amazing.
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      • Profile picture of the author Kurt
        Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim View Post

        Have to ask.

        You say since the "great decline" post 80s music.

        Are you saying that all music made since the 80s is crap?

        Some people would say that all music made since the 70s is crap.

        It's all a matter of perspective and when you grew up.

        Personally, I've learned not to allow my "prejudices" influence my appreciation
        of music.

        Even though I grew up in the 60s, I have found a lot of great music in the
        70s, 80s, 90s and the first 10 years of the 21st century.

        Sadly, I know a lot of people who are still stuck in the era when they
        grew up and don't listen to anything after that period.

        And IMO, that's a crying shame.

        Too bad I don't have more time because there is a ton of music, just
        from the past 5 years alone that I could post here that was simply
        amazing.
        Hey Steven,

        I'm going to take a totally contrary point of view...If I had to choose between music made BEFORE 1970 and music made AFTER 1970, I'd choose BEFORE.

        I do agree that some people are stuck in the era they grew up in. However, I also believe people are more likely to neglect music that is before their time more than music that is made after their time.

        While you may be checking out something recorded in 1987, I'm going back in time to 1937 (and before) and to the roots of American music. And there's all sorts of old songs that are "new" to me.

        I have the Muddy Waters anthology, which I find to be the most amazing historical lesson on modern music anywhere, as Muddy was the first band to go electric and the songs are recorded in chronological order. And the "electric era" is what I consider to be modern music.

        The songs start off as delta blues, all acoustic. Then we hear Willie Dixon convert to electric bass on a song or two. A little different sound. Next, Little Walter adds a mike to his harmonica, and the sound changes a little more. Finally, Muddy plays an electric guitar and the band is now "electric". In just a few years, Muddy made the conversion from acoustic to electric and what I believe is the first "modern" music.

        This was right after WWII and these guys didn't have anyone to teach them how to play electric instruments.

        Plus, there's the Glenn Millers and Louie Armstrongs that played the big band/jazz music that just isn't really around anymore. When was the last time you played Glenn Miller on a modern sound system and REALLY cranked up the sound?

        Since the 70's-80's, I just don't hear the innovations that I did in earlier music. And I don't hear the musicianship from today's artists as I do from earlier artist. As I've posted before, I truly believe Jeff Beck is the only truly progressive guitar player around today, still trying to invent new sounds and styles, that require craftsmanship and not electonic devices and mastering.
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        • Profile picture of the author larry1204
          It's really an awesome collection..........I enjoyed it a lot...........
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        • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
          Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

          Hey Steven,

          I'm going to take a totally contrary point of view...If I had to choose between music made BEFORE 1970 and music made AFTER 1970, I'd choose BEFORE.

          I do agree that some people are stuck in the era they grew up in. However, I also believe people are more likely to neglect music that is before their time more than music that is made after their time.

          While you may be checking out something recorded in 1987, I'm going back in time to 1937 (and before) and to the roots of American music. And there's all sorts of old songs that are "new" to me.

          I have the Muddy Waters anthology, which I find to be the most amazing historical lesson on modern music anywhere, as Muddy was the first band to go electric and the songs are recorded in chronological order. And the "electric era" is what I consider to be modern music.

          The songs start off as delta blues, all acoustic. Then we hear Willie Dixon convert to electric bass on a song or two. A little different sound. Next, Little Walter adds a mike to his harmonica, and the sound changes a little more. Finally, Muddy plays an electric guitar and the band is now "electric". In just a few years, Muddy made the conversion from acoustic to electric and what I believe is the first "modern" music.

          This was right after WWII and these guys didn't have anyone to teach them how to play electric instruments.

          Plus, there's the Glenn Millers and Louie Armstrongs that played the big band/jazz music that just isn't really around anymore. When was the last time you played Glenn Miller on a modern sound system and REALLY cranked up the sound?

          Since the 70's-80's, I just don't hear the innovations that I did in earlier music. And I don't hear the musicianship from today's artists as I do from earlier artist. As I've posted before, I truly believe Jeff Beck is the only truly progressive guitar player around today, still trying to invent new sounds and styles, that require craftsmanship and not electonic devices and mastering.

          Kurt, I get where you're coming from. As far as originality goes, that's a
          subject that we could talk for ages on. Some would say there has been
          no original music since the classics. Others would say not since the early
          days of blues, which is where essentially rock and roll came from.

          I personally don't mind if something's not original as long as it's done well.

          Many would say rap was original, though if you go back in time, you can
          find similar styles. Les Crane's Desedarata from 1971 certainly could
          classify as "rap" as it was spoken. Maybe it didn't have the beat, but
          listen to some rap since rap came into vogue and some of that was very
          slow as well.

          But the reason I brought up rap is because, original or not, I didn't feel the
          majority of it was done well, whereas some "derivative" music, for lack of
          a better term, was done very well. How many covers of songs have we
          heard that were as good if not better than the originals.

          As far as what I personally listen to, time wise, my range of taste goes
          all the way back to the classics. I have a library of concertos, symphonies
          and even opera. In fact, if you go to my YouTube account, you'll see I
          personally uploaded "The Drinking Song" from Cavalleria Rusticana.
          Fast forward to the 30s and 40s and I absolutely love swing music, though
          I'm not certain where it is derived from.

          And blues. I can listen to it AND play it for hours. In fact, it was BB King
          who made me want to learn guitar.

          As for Jeff Beck, there is no question the guy has talent. And historically,
          he may be one of the first, if not the first, to play with that style. But
          that doesn't mean that those who came after him didn't have something
          to offer, even if it was "copied" to an extent. I love Page, Clapton, and
          Hendrix (more for his playing than for his rather, IMO, odd tunes) and many
          other guitarists that some would say are not original, though maybe Hendrix
          would be considered one of a kind. But Page and Clapton...certainly
          nothing truly unique about them, at least not to my ears.

          But that doesn't matter to me because I still appreciate what they have
          to offer, as I do those who came before and after them.

          Maybe I'm just an odd ball.
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          • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
            Also, if you ask Bob Dylan, he'll say that there hasn't been any good music
            written since the 60s.

            Except for his of course.

            Me thinks he's a bit prejudiced.
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  • Profile picture of the author Profit-smart
    I'm not saying any such thing Steven!

    Tons of killer music has been made since the 80's,

    When I say "The great decline" I mean the fact most of MY generation is listening to stuff thats just.. well plain horrible. Where good artists, rarely if ever get any real air time.

    This is the crap topping the top of the charts-


    I'm pretty flexible with music- I have favourite artists in every genre. But I cant think of more than one or two times in the last 4 years I've heard something on the charts that I can actually get into.
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    • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
      Originally Posted by Profit-smart View Post

      I'm not saying any such thing Steven!

      Tons of killer music has been made since the 80's,

      When I say "The great decline" I mean the fact most of MY generation is listening to stuff thats just.. well plain horrible. Where good artists, rarely if ever get any real air time.

      This is the crap topping the top of the charts-

      YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.

      I'm pretty flexible with music- I have favourite artists in every genre. But I cant think of more than one or two times in the last 4 years I've heard something on the charts that I can actually get into.
      Oh, okay...you're talking about charted music.

      Depends on what charts you're referring to.

      If it's the Billboard Top 100, yeah, that's been pretty bad for a long time.

      Most is dominated by hip hop, crappy R&B, teeny bopper, and a lot of
      other stuff that, for the most part, is pretty...well...bad.

      But if you're talking about the alternative charts, there's been a ton of
      great alternative music in the last 20 years.

      I don't remember the last time I listened to a pop radio station.

      But even there, there are some exceptions...few as they are.
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      • Profile picture of the author Profit-smart
        Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim View Post

        Oh, okay...you're talking about charted music.

        Depends on what charts you're referring to.

        If it's the Billboard Top 100, yeah, that's been pretty bad for a long time.

        Most is dominated by hip hop, crappy R&B, teeny bopper, and a lot of
        other stuff that, for the most part, is pretty...well...bad.

        But if you're talking about the alternative charts, there's been a ton of
        great alternative music in the last 20 years.

        I don't remember the last time I listened to a pop radio station.

        But even there, there are some exceptions...few as they are.

        All valid points.

        For me, its a real pain in the butt; remember I'm 20 so I'm subjected to my friends music all the time.

        They think most of the stuff I posted "sucks" but the Billboard charts are GREAT.
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  • Profile picture of the author ryanedmunds
    It is true there is a great deal of garbage in the mainstream. But I can find something to love in even some of the comercial pop artists.. not many but a few.

    Compare this Lady GaGa character to Kesha and suddenly Lady G sounds like frikken Mozart. I know her first couple of singles are nothing more than fluff-ridden garbage but she actually has some stuff that is somewhat well written.
     It makes me wonder how these singer/non-songwriters even get found in the first place when they are nothing but a voice with no real instruments. Where in the heck do you get that stuff heard when you are not known?

    Anyhow most of my favorite music is either from between the 60-90s or highly highly underground. But I can go from black metal to folk to rockabilly to reggea music in the same playlist. I guess I appreciate songwring and clever hooks more than any type of music.
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  • Profile picture of the author Profit-smart
    What about Autotune?

    Curses on Autotune!


    @Ryan-

    Its more about marketability. How the look is usually more important than the quality of music they produce.

    On the bright side, at least were past the years of groups like "The backstreet boys" and "Nsync"





    Edit-

    Ok this is definitely a post 80's song; but I thought some of you might like it.

    I *rarely* take in some classical music; and I'm highly selective about that (So I'm not claiming to have highbrow tastes or anything-take a look at the other songs I posted :p )

    Anyways, This is by far my favourite piece of work in the classical genre-

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  • Profile picture of the author Kurt
    Page, Clapton, and Hendrix WERE progressive. Hendrix is dead and the other two haven't created any new sounds since the 70's, which is why I listen to their older stuff but not their newer music. I haven't heard any truly progressive guitar playing from any of the younger players. However, Jeff Beck is still progressive, trying to create something new and original.

    And I like progressive music, whether is was progressive in 1932 or 1962 or 2002.


    IMO, here's the first "rap" song. It's "spoken" more than sung, rhymes and talks about killing, cops, judges, bad bitch, cocaine.

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    • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
      Originally Posted by Kurt View Post


      IMO, here's the first "rap" song. It's "spoken" more than sung, rhymes and talks about killing, cops, judges, bad bitch, cocaine.

      YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.
      I love Johnny Cash, RIP guy. I saw him in an episode of Columbo and let me
      tell you...that guy could act too...one of my favorite Columbo episodes in
      fact.
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