There's a reason the old timers are still obliterating the modern-day acts
Sometimes I wish I grew up during the era of the industry where every act actually had to be legitimately talented......
It all started going downhill in the 80's tbh, god bless Madonna, but she kind of ruined the industry in a way. It's not her fault, but because of her massive success, she's been the standard blueprint for every pop girl since then. Like, everyone from Britney Spears to Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, etc. is a literal clone of Madonna that doesn't do it half as well.