12-05-2009, 11:03
Great discussion topic.
Generally speaking, I think the creative output of the average band has its limits.
From what little I understand about artists, they have to create, even if what they create may start to sound redundant, out-of-touch, etc. as they get older. If they want to keep producing, that's their business, so long as we're not expected to buy it.
The problem over the past @20 years seems to be the fixation on old bands. The industry and the fans seem to be constantly on the edge of their seats waiting to see if Sir Paul or the Stones can still pull it off, rather than looking for new talent and new music of the same caliber as those bands in their heyday.
Generally speaking, I think the creative output of the average band has its limits.
From what little I understand about artists, they have to create, even if what they create may start to sound redundant, out-of-touch, etc. as they get older. If they want to keep producing, that's their business, so long as we're not expected to buy it.
The problem over the past @20 years seems to be the fixation on old bands. The industry and the fans seem to be constantly on the edge of their seats waiting to see if Sir Paul or the Stones can still pull it off, rather than looking for new talent and new music of the same caliber as those bands in their heyday.