Hmmm . . . I didn't mean to sound so overly critical.

The 80's were a great period for music (as long as you exclude all the 80's glam pop!), and the guitarists back then were definitely more talented at playing their solos and at shredding. Just look at Extreme, my favorite 80's metal band. Nuno was one fricking talented guitarist! Guys these days can't even compare.

The problem is that it all started to sound the same.

Now-a-days I find myself listening to the harder nu-metal stuff, like Linkin Park and Disturbed. Compared to these bands, 80's metal is easy listening.

BTW, you mentioned Satriani. I went to the G3 concert on Tuesday! It was tight. Now he's one guitarist I would like to have a chat with.