Thread: Which decade has better music?

I think the greatest music came out of the 70's, but that's just my opinion.

all decades have their place in history but the eighties are probably the worst if that's any help, to quote a well known lyricist "I've survived them one time already"

Originally Posted by Nightwing

I think the greatest music came out of the 70's, but that's just my opinion.

ditto, although the last 20 years ain't been too bad. I agree that the 80s were the worst times in music history.

Originally Posted by Beach

This is one of those things where I refuse to vote because it is far too subjective and depends on what music you truly love.
Jazz & Blues stretch from the beginning of the twentieth century right through and perhaps earlier. And when it comes to either Rock and Roll, or Classical?
I personally have many favourites in many genres from most eras, as did my late wife! Our record collection reflects as much.

I feel much the same way, though the OP was posted in the Rock area. The question is difficult as the answers are opinion based on subjective preference. That being said...
I feel that every one of the listed choices provided crucial elements for the evolution of rock. Chuck Berry, Elvis, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Who, Led Zep, Rainbow, Kansas, Pink Floyd, Alan Parsons, Kiss, Steeley Dan, Black Sabbath, BOC, Van Halen, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Quiet Riot, Bon Jovi, Metallica, Yngwie Malmsteen, Guns N Roses, Dave Mathews, Hootie, Alice in Chains, The Foo Fighters, Disturbed, The Killers, have all added to what rock is by borrowing from what was and have thus influenced what will be.
"Better" implies relativity. I don't find one decade or portion thereof to be "better" than any other. They are ceratainly different, but much of that has to do with the improved sonic qualities that technological advances in recording have provided - and continue to provide. What The Beatles were able to do in the 60's was damn impressive, but I don't think it was "better" than what Yes did in the 70's. Was the musicianship better or worse back in the 60's? I don't think so, but the cutting edge evolved with the music. Glenn Cambell and Roy Clark were fantastic musicians, as were Steve Howe and David Gilmour; is Yngwie better than Vai?
The answers appear to me to be merely a matter of preference.
All these periods were (and are) vital to the music that was made in that time and to the music made afterward, including the music of the present.

Just my 2 cents.

Mac

I have many more years of collecting music before I can give an honest answer, but at the moment most of my favorite albums are from the 90's

90's? didnt see that coming.. like to see how that one is justified :p

Originally Posted by HOMBRE

90's? didnt see that coming.. like to see how that one is justified :p

I agree.
This poll is rigged

I love just good old fashioned rock music that kicks ass. I can remember anything back then it was just great to hear with the bands jamming on the guitars like they are killing it. Now today we dont have that we got all the weird sound effects people doing duets that should not be there. Just plain out annoying songs. Everyone knows that music is lame today and we can't talk about anyone that is talented

I can't agree that today's music is lame.........................In every age there is talent and today is no exception..............there are many talented people and I don't feel that that is any different than it has ever been....................What we o have is a problem with the way popularity is measured.............. the systems used today to reflect popularity are heavily flawed and show only what he ailing recording industry / media want us to believe is popular.............In the thirteen album reviews we have done so far on MD we have seen much talent and as many members have said if you are prepared to look for it ..it is there

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well said

If you can't find it, you ain't lookin'