It's all about what type of music we're talking about.
A lot of truth on the posts. It got real boring when everybody copied Eruption but they couldn't come up with their own.
I think the problem is lack of creativity. I got bored so I started listening to guys like Matheny, and S. Henderson. These guys have speed and content which is more important.
A lot of guys (and girls) don't know what a song needs. Solos aren't the answer for every song.
If you play too many nobody wants to hear them. If you play just enough the'll beg for more.
it's all about variety. That's what makes the whole thing come together