While they rarely admit as much, musicians often take for granted that their tracks will become outdated. Some people believe that nostalgic media shouldn't be judged according to current standards because trend changes alter perspectives. Great songs of the past contradict these staunch beliefs. Why shouldn't we criticize Billy Ray Cyrus' "Achy Breaky Heart" if we praise Queen's "We are the Champions"? Queen's diddy is still relevant when applied to today's standards while Billy Ray Cyrus' track is a source of laughter for most music fans.
Starting next week, I will begin reviewing nostalgic tracks of the 80's and 90's. To appease critics who believe that music appreciation is time-sensitive; I will review the tracks with regards to why we loved/ hated them then and why we hate them even more now. This blog is purposed to entertain and enlighten; don't take anything I say too seriously and enjoy!
See you next week,
Da Menace
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This is a great idea. I'm 28 so this will cover music I grew up with. There are so many classics and complete blunders from the 80's and 90's. I'm anxious to see which tracks you review and anxious to add my own comments on them as well.
ReplyDeleteI am most curious about how you use past and present opinions of the music in your outlook on it. There are the songs that bring us back to 1987, and the songs that bring us back to the day with no date when our boyfriend broke up with us. But it is amazing the see the emotional change and effect that the same song can have on us as we age.
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