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~~Soulflower~~ · 07-30-2014, 07:53 AM

^ Interesting

I think there is a difference between someone who listens to pop music versus someone who is a general music listerner. When I think of a general music listener I think of my lil brother lol

He is really not a fan of music but whatever catches his ear on the radio or just in general he will listen to it. It could be the catchiest song ever but it would never compel him to go out and buy the C.D. or see the artist in concert, complete opposite of me.

You can be a pop music listener and still be in touch with other styles of music.

I don't think there is anything wrong with listening to pop music that doesn't have depth because people like what they like.

However, what I do find issue with is the media telling me a generic song is prolific when it is not or calling a pop star a "songwriter" or "artist" when they are not.

I love pop music as well. I love all types of music actually. It is just sad to see the destruction pop music has turned into over the past 15-20 years. Music goes into waves and trends do shift but there is a undeniable difference in this generation of pop stars and music compared to previous decades. Whether you listen to pop or not, if you call yourself a music listener I think it is something interesting to talk about.

07-30-2014, 07:53 AM	#44 (permalink)
~~Soulflower~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,304	^ Interesting I think there is a difference between someone who listens to pop music versus someone who is a general music listerner. When I think of a general music listener I think of my lil brother lol He is really not a fan of music but whatever catches his ear on the radio or just in general he will listen to it. It could be the catchiest song ever but it would never compel him to go out and buy the C.D. or see the artist in concert, complete opposite of me. You can be a pop music listener and still be in touch with other styles of music. I don't think there is anything wrong with listening to pop music that doesn't have depth because people like what they like. However, what I do find issue with is the media telling me a generic song is prolific when it is not or calling a pop star a "songwriter" or "artist" when they are not. I love pop music as well. I love all types of music actually. It is just sad to see the destruction pop music has turned into over the past 15-20 years. Music goes into waves and trends do shift but there is a undeniable difference in this generation of pop stars and music compared to previous decades. Whether you listen to pop or not, if you call yourself a music listener I think it is something interesting to talk about.