I understand exactly what you are saying but it still remains that the general standard of popular music whether it be pop, rock or country has fallen dramatically.
Gone are the days when people had to serve an apprenticeship to gain experience and had to have a certain minimum standard of musicianship before even being considered for a career in the industry. Nowadays anybody off the street regardless of talent and ability, can, and do make it.
All I am saying is that it is so wrong.......and lowers the bar.