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Old 26th May 2010, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Uemarasan View Post
Honestly speaking, most J-pop music from the 90s to the early 00s sound way better than anything they're releasing these days. Things started to decline around the mid 00s. I don't know why that is, though, but it seems to have something to do with a less diverse musical landscape. Fewer record companies (and artists) seem less prone to taking artistic risks.
In general I agree. Many songs these days seem to lack the "timeless" feel that many songs had in the past. I think that is also what is contributing to the downward spiraling sales of artists in general.
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