Tuesday, July 12, 2005
playing the hits from yesterday, today, and tomorrow
There are so many bands these days that sound vaguely from another time. Seems the span between the '60s and '80s has become a happy childhood for rock and roll. I'm all for nostalgia and paying tribute, especially when bands use references to make something new (Bloc Party, White Stripes, etc.). But is there anything from recent history, say past 15 years or so, to feel nostalgic about? With some exceptions, popular music has been pretty atrocious. Will nostalgia for nostalgia be a thing? In ten years, will someone say, 'Shit dude, I really miss The Strokes!'. Or will people be too distracted with the new trends in Boy Band Grunge, and Smooth Metal? Hmmm...
There are so many bands these days that sound vaguely from another time. Seems the span between the '60s and '80s has become a happy childhood for rock and roll. I'm all for nostalgia and paying tribute, especially when bands use references to make something new (Bloc Party, White Stripes, etc.). But is there anything from recent history, say past 15 years or so, to feel nostalgic about? With some exceptions, popular music has been pretty atrocious. Will nostalgia for nostalgia be a thing? In ten years, will someone say, 'Shit dude, I really miss The Strokes!'. Or will people be too distracted with the new trends in Boy Band Grunge, and Smooth Metal? Hmmm...
