What era has the best music?

[Anonymous]

I do think the 80s are a strong contender but for me it’s the 90s

[abc3643]

Probably the 1970s.

Rock and roll and some other genres were entering maturity and there was no "autotune" or personal computers to vastly modify the music. (There were electronics though.)

Artists actually wrote and performed their work since they had actual musical talent. And, because payola was outlawed, the music was genuine.

For instance, this is "Back In The Saddle", the first track from Aerosmith's 1976 album "Rocks". Just pure music created and played by professional musicians who are masters with their instruments and sung by an incredible actual singer.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/lX8GG3dnsp8

Another... "Won't Get Fooled Again" by The Who from their 1971 album "Who's Next".

https://www.youtube.com/embed/_NzLs-xSss0

Another... "I Just Wanna Make Love To You" by Foghat from their album "Foghat Live".

https://www.youtube.com/embed/7IxnQjAZ4c0

Another... "Do You Feel Like We Do?" by Peter Frampton from his album "Frampton Comes Alive".

https://www.youtube.com/embed/hUioud7Qtsw

Nothing like these could be created today.

It would all be fucked with by producers and computers too busy manufacturing an image.

[abc3643]

You ought to follow these guys on YouTube, "Andy & Alex", two young musicians who listen to classic music "for the first time". Their reviews can be rather inciteful.

www.youtube.com/channel/UCkk4Wcd520RRs5AFFCDncRg

For instance, the first video that I mentioned above was "Back In The Saddle" by Aerosmith.
Here is their review. Notice their reactions especially toward the end of the song. I love how they are naturally inclined to headbang. So am I.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th_gAe2Yjug

[AngryCarl]

1970s for sure, although I also have a big soft spot for the 80s.

Bands from the 1970s: Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, Rush... you get the idea.

[milknhoneyy]

Absolutely the 90s

[legman528]

For me, it is the 70s by a long shot.

[ChiTown33]

90's hands down!

[KostasKouvalis]

70s. No question. You guys know NOTHING!

[Iron_Man]

Probably the 80s

[goebenbreslau]

90s for sure.

[Simslover92]

The 80s definitely!