man.... i just don't know what to say to that (actually i do :p). there are some really creative modern artists but the industry isn't producing like it used to. I'll use the Eagles as an example, they were mainstream back in their day. everyone loved them. they were popular, yet they wrote great music. today, popular bands are like good charlotte or whatever. bands that come up with some catchy lyrics or riffs but not really anything creative (not to mention the overuse of power chords instead of a creative rhythm). my question is this: why can't the industry produce good creative music that everyone likes? is the problem the demand for music. would more people rather see a good charlotte than an Eagles?