Originally Posted by badmunchkin

most music today is a derivative of what it originally was - it all becomes pop music in the end which all sounds pretty damn similar.

Is there really that much of a difference between Faith Hill and Avril Lavigne? Not to me. It's all the same sugar-coated shit, written by some professional songsmith in LA who shops the same stupid song to the country, R&B, lite-rock & pop artists.

There are a few artists who push the boundaries, defy all labels and usually are music of a sub-culture - they can't have the same type of mass-appeal because they go out of their way to not pander to commercial interests. Bands like TOOL and Mars Volta come to mind. I admire great artists and songwriters more then technically proficient vocalists.

If the lowest common denominator appeals to you, then more power to you, it's all just a matter of taste. But, to me, today's Carrie is yesterday's Kelly Clarkson.