This is how you remind me

Yesterday I was blasting 'Torn' -Creed-in my ears and realized something. The days when Torn was actually cool, are over; and music may never be the same. 

Today's world is almost completely computerized in some way, shape, or form. So right now I am going to make myself sound like an old fogey by saying: "Music now is not what it used to be." 

Remember the 90's and early 00's?

Okay, okay was some questionable flannel shirts being tossed around but, hey, people wear dresses made of meat now!

Anyhoo, the music of the 90's and 00's was impressive, and arguably some of the best years for rock. 

There was music that was really, truly music from an instrument and a voice. 

Now everyone uses synthesizers, computers, protool, and God knows what else to distort the sound waves (this is really cool in the right hands. Especially the people that did it back in the day)

Raw and awesome voices are cleaned up and manipulated to where they have about as much natural beautifulness as Heidi Montag has real skin. 

Am I the only one that misses the good old days? 

Back when Brent Smith pretended he was burning bright and Amy Lee held her breath underwater for several minutes while simultaneously head-banging with zombies? 

Ah, yeah...good times, good times....

Of course there are still many artists that still sound nice...but they could sound stupendous. (Yes, I did just say stupendous, bite me)

Let's use Aaron Lewis -Staind- ad an example. 

In his early career he was unique. He had a slight yarl, he could scream when he wanted to, and he could sing softly. (Sorry for the poor description Staind fans) 

'Can Lewis not sing anymore?'you ask? 

Well of course he can! But they tune out all of the simple pureness in the studio. 

That's not to say that the finished product sucks, but still, it could be better by being natural.

You're seeing a pattern in my point now, aren't you?

We still have some players that haven't gone completely Hollywood on us.

For instance Seether

You've got to love Seether, because they have really stayed true to themselves in the bigger picture. 

(Super, mucho admire Shaun Morgan's voice)

I guess in this digital age, if I want raw talent I'll have to go see it in concert. 

Alas!

(I miss the yarl...) 

:(

P.S. I am not an old fogey, I was born in 1996. I just listen to all music.