I am constantly embarrassed to call myself a fan of this current generation's music. Although I have been a full-on Rihanna stan for the past 4 years, not one star of modern times can compare to those of the 80s.

In all honesty, Beyonce is the closest we have to a full-packaged performer, but she lacks the influence (in terms of fashion, shock factor, attitude, etc.)

I wish I grew up with Madonna, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Prince, and Whitney Houston.

What do you guys think? Are you embarrassed with current "talent?"

No, I'm not embarrassed.

No the current talent isn't bad. Just a while ago when all we had was 'SUPERMAN THAT HOE!' now that **** was embarrassing. **** has improved since then.

I agree.

I will never be embarrassed to Stan for P!nk.

She's such an underrated talent but she will go down a legend, mark my words.

No I'm not. We have many talented people in the mainstream: Kanye, Gaga, Beyonce, Shakira, etc etc.

Nope.

No. Many of the acts from the 70s, 80s etc. are so overrated and glorified, honestly. Times are SO different now that it's really hard to compare people now versus then when the scenarios are so, so different. I really think the industry today is far more competitive due to technology and social media when that really wasn't a factor in the past.

No.

I'm embarassed that you made this thread.

Why would I? Sure we have our LMFAO's but we also have our Beyonce's.

A lot of people (in general) agree with this opinion. Why is it reported?

I'm not embarrassed, but I would have liked to see this as well.

The thing is, people were saying the same thing about well-respected names like Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson, etc. This is nothing new, and like someone else said, it's a cycle. Quite frankly, I think it's sad that these old cynical people base their poor judgements on mainstream music, as if there wasn't any other type of music out there.

Why should we? They have awful music in the 80s too. We just don't know it because we aren't born or was too young that time.

and 90s>>>80s tho

Yes

Pretty much.

Don't be mean! People at ATRL are always so hostile. Jeez.