I really dislike articles like this. People come out of the woodwork to criticize or defend rock music to the nth degree, when the truth is, it doesn't really m

I really dislike articles like this. People come out of the woodwork to criticize or defend rock music to the nth degree, when the truth is, it doesn't really matter. The 20th century was a huge anomaly in the history of music. Standards were created, established, and destroyed multiple times due to evolving technology and cultures came together in a unique way for the first time that cannot be replicated (since we gradually converging on a monotone culture thanks to post-war globalism). (Aside: rock was never as popular as people think. Look at the chart toppers from any given year. You'll be surprised how much you don't recognize and how much was rock) I really like rock music and I hate pretty much anything that gets radio play today. I'm cool with that though because through the internet, I've discovered dozens of bands and albums that are making albums that I love right now. I see more shows than any of my friends. My friends all like different kinds of music, and they've found their own niches, and they're all happy with that, too. As a consumer, now is the best time to be listening to music, regardless of genre.