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Originally Posted by gssmith
This is exactly what I listen to! I won't complain if my friends listen to anything else, but if I am by myself I will only listen to the classics. And a lot of you older folks will be surprised by how many people my age appreciate and respect the classics too. I am only 25. I have been lucky enough to have seen a lot of them in concert. Bob seger a few years back was one of the best shows ever! Almost as good as FWM or Stevie. Tom, Heart, Dolly, Kenny Rogers were great too.
They do not make music any more, or atleast that is not what is popular and playing on the radio. I don't know of any younger musicians that are around. I am sure they are out there, but I havent been exposed to them. Any sugestions???
Even modern country has gone too mainstream pop/electronic.
I have to admit I do like a few rap songs, but only if I am in the mood. And the lyrics have to bee really dirty ;-) Like: "I got a hand full of ass and fist full of weave, face down on your knees" Or "I'll show you how we pimp in the south, it aint pay day till I nut in your mouth"
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You sound like me! I am 22, and I always try to find new music, but I always end up frustrated and going back to my old standbys. I've seen Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, FM, Stevie, Lindsey...I have no desire to see most newer bands. The emotional depth and honesty in lyrics and delivery is just not there anymore. I have been pleasantly surprised by several newer artists too, and you should try:
Joss Stone (soul)
Caitlin Rose (country/pop, but more classically influenced)
Davina and the Vagabonds (just starting to hit the national scene, but really unique voice and almost has a revivalist/dixieland sound without trying too hard)
Diane Birch (Her first album, Bible Belt, is wonderful- like Carole King mixed with Norah Jones)
Haim (see KendraOb's comment above! They're really unique and I didn't think I'd like them at first, but they grow on you and are great live)