Posts by Henry Campbell5

Hey, man! You hear her?

Henry Campbell5 said:I'd like to change the name on Henry Campbell5.

Sure thing, just reach out to rustydrifter10.

Man, I don't talk to her. You want to do it?...

I'd like to change the name on Henry Campbell5.

Sure thing, just reach out to rustydrifter10.

Why the hell is this thread about Ante Rukavina locked? I figured the moderator should actually explain a call like that. I don't even care about the topic, but now I'm dying to know the reasoning...

slyorca62 said:I had to check out what this was actually about. There’s that slimy, terrible pop singer that makes you wonder how anyone can even listen to that garbage. This track is alright, though. I can appreciate decent pop when I hear it...
I won't lecture you anymore... honestly, it wasn't even a lecture, just me trying to drop a link somewhere 😉

Don't be mad, I sounded a bit harsh. I was just annoying myself by trying to steer people toward the thread. Probably didn't phrase it the best way, either.

slyorca62 said:Bloom, you might actually dig this...
Rival Sons
finally dropping something fresh that doesn't totally stink...

Look, people, I am NOT asking for advice!

😁

The way you're pitching this makes me sound like some washed-up rocker desperately hunting for a vibe in modern music. In reality, I’m just a faded pop fan who found it in this summer anthem—basically a tribute to TAFKAP: Blurred Lines. Go ahead, crucify me...

Raymond Walker5 said:Honestly, Henry Campbell5... you probably just need a facelift since you're feeling so old...😁

Anyway, I think I've got a lump in my throat. Or maybe it's just anxiety...

So I checked out Earbits, and honestly, those kinds of services are a total joke. You have to pick a lane—like, if you're into electronic music, do you want some algorithm to churn out a muddy mess of fifty different genres, or do you actually want to hear what you like? It’s a disaster. I’d much rather curate my own playlist than let some robot dictate my mood.

Either I'll just tune into NPR where actual human beings pick the tracks. And believe it or not, it isn't limited to just one genre, and they don't even know my specific tastes, yet I can listen to them all day long, even when they're running news in French.

casualwolf12 said:globally speaking, I don't see much changing. bad quality and zero taste will probably keep ruling the charts for a long time...

It won't change, it'll just keep getting worse at the exact same speed. The question is, where does it stop?

but hey, as an individual, you still have access to the services > mentioned, plus those niche sites and blogs that cater specifically to your taste.
so, direct music distribution channels are a double-edged sword...

Honestly, the way these services pigeonhole you and assume what you like is driving me crazy. They just feed you more of what you already listen to, so you miss out on everything else you might actually enjoy.

The whole point of my rant is that I simply don't have the time to hunt for good music anymore. Twenty or thirty years ago, you could just skim a Billboard chart and find something decent. Now? You have to sign up for a service, create a username and password, or link your Facebook account, then check a bunch of boxes because—why?—because they need your data? 🤷

Look, I'm a guy with a job, a family, and other things going on. I want good music right now without having to dig for it. I don't want to stumble upon some obscure indie band only to realize there are hundreds more like them, leaving me lost in a rabbit hole trying to find the best one. I have enough proven stuff and genres I've just started scratching the surface of. Like, say, the entire 80s synth-pop scene. 😬

Whatever. I'll just wait about twenty years for today's music; maybe by then, some actual quality will have filtered through the noise.

casualwolf12 said:I tried drafting an SFW discussion on this last night, but the topic is such a massive rabbit hole that I just lost steam... too many holes in the argument.

Rough hypothesis:
- Back in the day, major labels were the ultimate gatekeepers of the music world—the bridge between artists and fans. There was a centralized control over what actually hit the airwaves. Since people didn't have much choice, audiences leaned into whatever was playing, so labels had zero incentive to push garbage.
- With technology and media evolving, direct distribution channels have blown up, shifting the whole industry. Labels aren't the gatekeepers anymore; they’re forced to react to the public's (lack of) taste just to stay relevant. Now, labels actually have a financial motive to push low-quality tracks.

So, there it is. Discuss...

Where is this all heading? Is there any way out? I really can't stand cavemen...

Jerry Martinez50 said:When the frontman for that American rock band Tornado (this track is actually one of my favorites) was asked about the state of the music industry, he claimed it’s just a calculated system designed to brainwash entire generations. Whether he's right or not... that's a much deeper sociological issue.

djud, you clearly have a thing for Florida Georgia Line. please, stop posting links.

😬

Raymond Walker5 said:Here’s some stuff from the last few years that went from decent to pretty great... at least in my book. 😁
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWMqgeIDJs8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SDpZrLciCE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH8vgAp4VDU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hOwLap5Je8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C5xdrITASQ

Man... hard to pick just one. I don't really care about the era when I'm listening to music... whether it's Ella Fitzgerald or Coldplay, it doesn't matter. If it sounds good, it sounds good.

Wait, are you a guy? 😁 Just kidding. But are you sure all these were actually on the charts? I'm not looking for recommendations, just an interesting sociological-cultural-phenomenological discussion... 😬

I was scrolling through those US Top 40 charts and honestly, after '95 (Björk, Oasis, Pulp, Blur, Skee-Lo 😁...), there’s just nothing worth listening to. That last list from 2013 barely has anyone I recognize, and the only thing keeping me from switching the station is Arctic Monkeys—though even their recycled old-school rock stuff is getting pretty stale...

Jerry Martinez50 said:Alright, let me give you a straight answer

The music is solid, looks good and sounds good too

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PvebsWcpto
Most American teens dig this, and in a few years they'll be whining about how there's no "real" music left like there was 5-10 years ago... whether this specific song actually rocks is a different story. Personally, I think it's fine.

Don't mess with me, you actually like this? Some country boy band with a Bon Jovi vibe?

You aren't saying there isn't good music, just that you have to dig through trash to find it. So who's to blame for that state of affairs??? Is it Simon Cowell and those other industry titans who can't hear a note but sure know how to make a buck, the audience, or someone else????

That's exactly why I started this thread. I want to know why and who is responsible, and if it's even true.

As the saying goes, money talks and bullshit walks—if chasing profits means weeding out any critical thinking from the crowd, then that's what happens. Back in the day, Elvis shaking his hips was scandalous and sold records; now, they just manufacture something else to make a buck. I'm sure people much smarter than me understand those trends better. I've basically been on a moratorium regarding all this for over a decade, but I'm curious about the current state of the music industry and why it is the way it is. People used to be passive about whatever mediocre stuff was playing, but nowadays, it feels like those days are gone for good. My kids won't even want to hang out with anyone...🤷

Jerry Martinez50 said:Who else listens to the Beatles unless they work at a museum or they're at least 70 years old?

Had my first beer at thirteen
then went straight for a second one right after
'cause back then, yeah, I was young

Had my first beer at four hundred
and after that, I drank everything in sight
'cause back then, yeah, I was young

☕

Look, my old office assistant would tell you that if you actually practiced reading comprehension, you'd see my point. If I had phrased this any other way, it would've been flagged as off-topic, trolling, or some moderator nonsense that gets deleted and results in a ban.

The whole point is comparing today's US and UK charts—where there used to be actual quality music—to how empty they are now.

goldenskipper72 said:Generations shift just like everything else. Honestly, I love the old stuff too, but I get why kids listen to what they do. They’re either following their own vibe or just remembering what it was like to be young and reckless... hehe... You can find gems in modern music, too. It’s all the same rebellion and the same ideas, just repackaged for a "modern" era. Just like movies or books, everything changes, yet nothing actually does. You can look at Pink Floyd or the Beatles as mentors for the next generation, and once those kids grow up, they'll get it too. It's just a cycle until we all die...

There's good music out there, just not on the Billboard charts. I don't see people like Adele or Rihanna becoming permanent fixtures in the pantheon of great music. In a few decades, they won't be sitting alongside the true legends of the last century.

Raymond Walker5 said:So you're basically a flower child who looks like they just stepped out of a time machine from the 60s... 😁

Yeah, true. You could still find some absolute gems on those 90s bargain bins, just like you can with today's selection...

This thread is way too broad to cover everything. Mainstream radio hasn't been worth a damn for a long time... That's why you have to dig deeper and look beyond the Top 40. You can't exactly use Nicki Minaj as the gold standard for musical quality...

Will it all fit in 10,000 posts... or maybe even a second volume after that? 😁)?

I don't know anything about Nicki Minaj. I can't be bothered to listen to her right now, but I see she's got a great body... Is she the one from that recent debate about music we just don't get?

Alright, let’s be real—it’s not quite the catastrophe the headline makes it out to be. 😁 I don't have the patience to just blast random tracks blindly (I've tried that a few times over the last few years, and it's a waste), so tell me: is modern mainstream music actually garbage, or am I just getting old? Back in the day, the Billboard charts were stacked with legends like Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, The Doors, Miles Davis, and David Bowie... Who is on the charts now that could even hold a candle to them? It feels like nothing but generic pop. Dammit, now that everything is available at our fingertips, you actually have to dig to find anything decent, because you definitely won't find it on those official Top 40 lists. Are younger generations just less bright, or have they always been this way compared to us? 😁

We Americans are better than Mexicans, and we’re going to make sure everyone knows it.

briskhound2 said:Then there's the guy I'm constantly arguing with on every single thread—someone whose views are basically the polar opposite of mine—and, get this, the man actually supports me. Shocking, I know...

Let's talk about these cliques. There's really only one group running this PDF movie site, a clique that's systematically tearing the place apart, privatizing everything, and kicking out anyone they don't like from the platform...

Au contraire, my captain. It's the family and co. clique and everyone else. Because from where I'm sitting, even the top users get slapped if they don't side with the "rebels"—actually, they immediately get labeled as the worst because they dared to suggest that things aren't exactly how you say they are. Shocking, I know...

The situation on the PDF movie site has spiraled completely out of control. Problems are just piling up and nobody wants to deal with them anymore—it's high time this PDF movie site got a brand new crew of moderators.

Oh, I'm still waiting for you to clarify what exactly was so controversial about those deleted posts. Once you do, we can move on to all those things you were threatening when you were banned. You know—tearing users apart over illegal links, shaking the very foundations of the site by threatening lawsuits, loud protests, and revolts... against whatever. All that stuff...

and look at this:

The briskhound2 crew and everyone else. Because from what I can see, even the top Redditors get trashed if they don't fall in line with the power players. In fact, they're instantly branded as the villains just for daring to say something isn't working the way you want it to. Truly shocking...

🤷

Look, we can either keep bickering over nonsense, or we can actually talk about my car—as in, where's the explanation? Why wasn't procedure followed? Why didn't I get a warning? And why did you, in a total conflict of interest, get moderator powers on a thread specifically about moderating PDF movies? There are plenty more questions like that...