I've said this before, and i will say it again... there are no graeet eras ... i mean there is the odd year here and there where 2 or 3 great albums are released.. but on the whole, there is a lot of crap taht doesn't stand the test of time... I agree with Rask here, there are bands now that will not be apreciated untill poeple stop asciating them with the main stream.. I'm thinking of some of my favourite groups/ artists what ever... and for me there was no real era,
Mark my words, 10 years down the line poeple will not be remembering much of papa roach, however iron maidens memory will still be around (and they've already been round for more than 2 decades)... i mean how many of us can honestly name a song other than "vidoe killer the radio star" by the buggles?
The difference now is that there are more poeple wanting to break into the music scene, and record companies are becoming more and more effieceint, and know their goals... which means that some influentail artist might not get through as they may not sell much...
I say listen to the music you like... i mean i look for music... If i hear something i like I'll get more, (yes that includes kenny rogers).. You also need to give some music a chance... alot of stuff i like now i didn't like when i first heard it...
If you want to really affect the market, simply change the channel, boycot the magazines etc etc... but there is no point in watching mtv2 during the day when they play most of their glossy, well packaged products... I mean if your passionate about your music stay up and watch the alternative stuff... and LISTEN TO OTHER GENRES!! i cannot emphasise this enough...