Hi Al Have to agree and disagree at the same time. Yes today's music is not as good as yesterdays is a proven argument and lots fall into that trap. The difference nowadays is that there is more music around now and it is more accessible than ever so the cream should be on top. It clearly does not work that way. More manufactured third class acts are making it big time than ever before. It seems that the public will accept anything. I have puzzled over this question for a while now and frankly cannot think why it happens. Generally everything is of a poorer standard nowadays. Everything, not just music is on the decline. Behaviour, self discipline, respect for others, manners, quality of workmanship have all nose dived. Reality TV celebs and mediocre pop stars have taken over and are throwing the truly talented people out of business. We have now reached a point where people cannot tell crap from talent. Rather than admit this we go along with it. We who should know better should at least be honest with ourselves if not with others.

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