You're only 24 and you are this bitter about music? We need to take you to some shows. Want to go see Bad Religion at Warped Tour? They are e-mazing!
I don't think anyone today plays a guitar like Van Halen or Richie Sambora or Alex Lifeson or Jimmie Page. And you know what, that paints the picture of a truly magnificent rock n roll band. Just...
technique wise, and, skill wise, that band wasn't that good....a person could literally have been playing their instrument for a year & play their stuff easily - you're right, the only reason they made such a splash is cause of it's stark contrast to what was happening around them - it was like heavy w/out being HEAVY....basically, agressive music, for the masses - wasn't too abrasive for people not to get into, but still packed an angst filled punch..personally i don't like'm that much though
ever see the wierd al yanovic parody of smells like teen spirit?
a RIOT!