R&B is really the prog rock of the 70’s for this generation.
Its all tedious, same sounding, souless, studio written emotiomless drivel, delivered by “technically excellent” furmula pop stars.
But the issue is, I dont think the kids today have the gumption to reinvent or replace it. Music just means “less”, as they have more “other things” in their lives. Earlier girl/boyfriends, earlier exam/career choices, alternatives to spend cash on like xbox,ps3,dvd.
Its why kids are so dull today. The question is, is it thatchers fault they all feel the need to conform?
I am listening to Bouncy Beyonce, and finding it hard work frankly. Ok, its technically up and down, and she can actually “sing”, ie hold a note and warble like all the best divas, but she simply has no emtional connection other than the contrived slick intros.
One big glasto yawn, and it really is just another music festival now….