Why does todays rock music suck so much ?
105806
Today's music sucks so much because: \n1) Record labels are looking for hits, not albums.  \n2) "Talent" must always LOOK marketable.  \n3) Too much of the recording industries' troubles are being blamed on "illegal downloading", rather than taking the responsibility themselves for putting out crappy music.\n4) ALL (yes, ALL) new rock acts today have nothing new to offer.  Everything put out today is a ripoff of 90's alt-rock. (Example - Nickelback, Staind, etc...EVERY song uses that same minor-key harmony that originated with Alice In Chains).\n5) Most people are sheep and will listen to whatever a record company shoves in their face.\n6) Nearly every song has the same pattern...a light opening, then blaring guitars midway through the first verse, then a catchy and annoying chorus.  In other words, it's PREDICTABLE!\n\nOverall, there's a BIG lack of originality in today's music.  The "talent" isn't talented...just good at ripping off whatever has already been done.  I understand having influences, but these bands literally play the SAME thing.  As a huge music fan, I've been largely disappointed since around 1998.
957321
I saw a show on MTV about this. They are paid royalities for the use of their songs. Alot of remakes of earlier rock music is being sung today. People like Uncle Cracker, Jessica Simpson, Madonna, and even Shaggy are doing it.
1136911
The older rock music was far more controversial than it is now. But I suspect that is mostly because of the kids who loved it way back when, grew up and still do. \nThe '60's and '70's had the "psychedelic rock" which had a lot to do with drugs and drug use. It was a new way of thinking and people were so unjaded and free and so was their music. The '80's glam rock was thought to be "stupid" simply because of the fact that a lot of songs were about sex, the bands dressed in bright colors and didn't discriminate their audience for the most part. Oh and most of the bands were on drugs. The '90's were sort of a backlash against that, they dressed down and weren't so "happy" in their melodies, though also a lot of bands were on drugs. \nBands now may or may not be, I'm guessing at least a few are. But for the most part, the music sounds old and jaded. And a lot of the bands are older, like the Chili Peppers are still around, Audioslave and Velvet Revolver are new bands but the members have been around awhile. There aren't a lot of new acts out there that are incredibly catchy for the fans. Which is a shame. It'd be nice to have that '60's vibe back where everything's fresh and new sounding.
490855
rock \nIt doesn't sound the same all the time
539584
AWESOME! Rock is a powerful force in the past causing parents, politcians and naysayers to go nuts! Especailly in the 1980's. The '70s, not so much controversy, but still one of the better eras full of Black Sabbath, Zepplin, Judas Priest, Dio. The '80s had tons of awesome acts like GNR and Def Leppard. I still love some of the strange lyrics and songs of the '90s much of which is Stone Temple Pilots and Alice in Chains with a bit of Red Hot Chili Peppers. It's sad to me that rock music isn't pissing enough people off and some of it is just terrible. Sure bands like Velvet Revolver, Audioslave and Red Hot Chili Peppers are great, but we need some new blood in rock! Hopefully more bands like Avenged Sevenfold will come out soon.
1157231
I think rock is based on what you know, the hair bands of the 80's (at least those that you're referencing) knew all about partying, the excesses of the 80's (drugs, sex and alcohol).  A lot of what's coming out now (depending on your scene/genre of course) seems to be based off of the punk/hardcore scene.  And a lot of that music has a purpose--to talk about something, usually politics of some sort.  I think rock has actually had a lot of the same topics (most of which you named), it's just how they approach it.  Instead of the debauchery of the 80's, it's the sensitive "emo" guys.  As for the partying, with so many dying of drug use and HIV/AIDS, some of that has put a scare into that type of mentality.\n\nThere are some bands out there that aren't negative, it's just a matter of finding them.  As for talent, I think you touched on it somewhat, the record companies are looking for maximum profitability and, right now, the consumers don't seem to want 10-12 minute songs with 2 or 3 shredding guitar solos.  3-4 minute long songs, a catchy chorus, sing-a-long verses, stuff like that is what's trendy.\n\nI have to disagree that Cobain ruined rock, he influenced it a certain way, but it's bounced back from the dark sides of grunge.  I'd say it's angrier now at times (especially some punk and hardcore bands).  But then look at the world around us, it's getting harder and harder to not have negativity pressed on us.
633726
I'm a classic rock kind of girl myself, but there are PLENTY of bands out there today that are worth looking into. Some of my personal favorites are Dave Matthews Band, U2, Radiohead, and the foo fighters. You can also take into account the older bands that are still touring and releasing albums, like the Stones.
606328
Are you a child of the 80's? Well then I am with you. The music started going downhill when the 90's began. All it about these days is hip-hop and rap. Sad, isn't it?
1067135
Because some people aren't tolerant of other music genres. As soon as they hear the word 'rap' they're like, "I HATE RAP IT'S SO STUPID!" also, a lot of rappers have been shot n went to jail n most songs are about sex and drugs (not like theres no rock songs about those topics either) so some people use that as an excuse to hate it too. I think people just need to be more accepting of different music. You don't see me hating on rock bands, u know?
752625
Why stop there?\n\nDoes Blues, R&B, Country, Classic Rock, Instrumental, Gospel, Opera, Classical, Rock & Roll, New Age, Acid Rock, Hard Rock, Grunge, Top 40, Pop, International, Celtic, Soundtracks, Muzak and such also "suck?"\n\nThe world is an extremely diverse place; filled with unlimited preferences. Musical entertainment is no exception.\n\nPeople listen to music that REACHES & MOVES them. \n\nSo - if you don't like rap music, that's fine. That is your preference. But think about how YOU would feel if someone berated YOUR musical preferences.\n\nNot a nice feeling, right?\n\nThis planet is large enough for EVERYONE to enjoy WHATEVER format/category of music they prefer. If a genre offends or is distasteful to you, simply MOVE ON and enjoy what pleases you instead.\n\nThanks for writing and Good Luck to you!
97191
Country these days is Pop and yes I hate Pop.\nWhat's this about Rock & Roll I hear? Rock is an American institution and is here to stay! There is good rock sure! And there is bad rock too. But some of the very finest of music to ever burst on the scene has been Rock, and for that we must all give props to Rock.
793665
I think you answered your own question. Alot of popular rock music does sound all the same. I am a music enthusiast and I judge music by 1.lyrical content 2. overall sound 3.quality of vocals and 4. ORIGINALITY.\nMost of my favorite bands aren't mainstream at all.\nBut thats probably cause I like to hear something different, something that presents music in a way I havent heard before.\nI love listening to music about society! You're just not gong to hear it on the radio. ;-)
987793
i kno i get headaches when i listen to rock songs cuz im trying to b nice to my friends by listening but i just get a headache......so then i cut it off and they yell at me and i have a migrane and...............anyway i think its just crappy noise......i wanna talk to the person who made that style of music
974858
I think it's, "This Music Sucks"
1005635
Because at times rock wants to be insulting.\n\nHello??!! Where have you been? Rock-and-Roll wants to tear down conventional thinking, dance, shake their hips like Elvis, kiss girls, and do drugs, smoke cigarettes, and dress differently.\n\nAnd why would some parents find rock insulting?? Just because it's stealing the minds and souls of the youth, and is, in fact, spitting on everything they know to be good and true??\n\nOh, - if rock is not insulting authority and being rebellious, -even today, -it's because rock and roll has won the battle, won the war, packed, and gone home. Rock and roll legends like Rolling Stones have dentures now.
82199
MTV ruined music in my opinion.  Music has been in a downward spiral since around 1985.  I'm 25 years old and I listen to mostly to the music my parents and grandparents grew up with.  There are a few good artists right now like Jack Johnson and Norah Jones.
70917
True that! I can't play guitar worth anything, but when I tried to learn, the first songs I learned were part of Stairway to Heaven and the entire Time of my Life song by Green Day. They have a couple good songs, but they're only good til the radio over plays them. And all the other bands looking like them? I totally agree. Rock is an artform not yet realized by the younger generation. \nI like Damien Rice very much, I also adore Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters (although their last CD was bull----), overall, there are some amazing acts out there, but some of the kids are blinded by the glitz of these cookie cutter rock bands (of course promoted by MTV and clear channel radio because they're paid to do so!) that have come out in this generation.