FabSwingers.com forum: 70s, 80's, 90's MUSIC OR TODAY...

By *easingTim OP Man
13 weeks ago

Loughlinstown

Being a middle aged fella

I'm inclined to moan, groan and say that music and films "were better in my day than today"

Funny thing is though have heard some 20-somethings saying that 80's music was better. Many know all the words to "Wake me up before you go go" and other cheesy tunes

(Me, was more a Duran, Duran man then

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So question is...

Was music better back in the day or today?

What's your favourite music era and why?

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By (user no longer on site)
13 weeks ago

Definitely the 70,80s ..... anything since the early 2000s are samples of that era anyway

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By *nickerDropperGlory69Man
13 weeks ago

cavan town

Firstly I've thought of myself as middle aged for the first time...... thanks 🙄😅

I think we are kinda fooled into thinking they don't make music like they used to. They absolutely do. You just need to search a bit for it. As it's not "radio friendly". My go to was always rock from the 70s/80s. Acdc, zeppelin, lizzy etc But there are bands now that are just as good imo. Greta von Fleet, alterbridge, dirty honey among many others.

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By *adger BrocMan
13 weeks ago

Co. Cork

"Definitely the 70,80s ..... anything since the early 2000s are samples of that era anyway"

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Inclined to agree.

But each generation marches to the beat of it's own drum. 🥁

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By *ipstick KissesWoman
13 weeks ago

Newry

I think every era of music has its greats and its turkeys. Don't think I could single out a favourite decade, although early 90s dance is hands down the best for that genre imo.

My least favourite decade is a bit easier - 60s music doesn't really do it for me except for a few standout exceptions

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By *ittleJohn5Man
13 weeks ago

Wickham Market

90’s dance/Club classic still are still going strong

Can’t get into “new music”

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By *elboi77Man
13 weeks ago

Dublin

80s all the way the tunes the clothes just a vibe

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By *P_80Man
13 weeks ago

Waterford

There's a case to be made that more genres had their golden eras in the 90s over any other decade.

Hip Hop, Metal, Techno, Alternative, Rn'B to name a few.

The 90s were fantastic for music in general.

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By *unFellaMan
13 weeks ago

Derry

Im 23 and my favourite bands are Led Zeppelin and the Beatles. Love older music and I like all genres but modern, mainstream pushed music leaves a lot to be desired I cant lie. Less about art n more about money. Indie scene is still fun tho

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By *astelloWoman
13 weeks ago

Far far away

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By *otownkid1967Man
13 weeks ago

Portlaoise

Agree with you OP. 70s 80s and 90s were great time for music

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By *orkchippyMan
13 weeks ago

Crosshaven

Depeche Mode fan here

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By *dfabMan
13 weeks ago

Dunboyne

New Kaleo album less than a month away and it's their 3rd album so that's new music I love.

Broad tastes mean more accepting to new genres/styles I guess.

I do find I listen to the heavier stuff less as I get older and appreciate the quieter stuff more.

As a lover of Metal & Grunge originally I would refuse to listen to anything that wasn't designed to be played at 11.

Over the years I learned to appreciate dance/goth/drum n bass/reggae/folk/trad/etc. which means I also love some of the newer stuff like Olivia Rodrigo & Gracie Abrams for example, as kids have introduced me to them. Rudimental and Faithless were my return gift.

Still, new Stereophonics album arrived today so music for bbq on patio tomorrow sorted by "oldies" and chomping at the bit for the Kaleo album in a few weeks!

Music just keeps giving us reasons to live

2 of the signs on my patio wall:

Where words fail, music speaks.

Music is what feelings sound like.

🤘🤘🤘🤘

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By *ub_TMan
13 weeks ago

Dublin

Music nowadays is shocking , synthetic and fake, droney male / female artists. Wailing non stop. No substance to any bands either..the narcissism on top of that is mouldy.

Way too much sampling and what you can do in a recording studio these days or at home with software. you’d make a gremlin sound like Pavarotti.

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By *ilthyNightsCouple
13 weeks ago

East / North, Cork

Everyone thinks the music they loved when they were young and openminded is the best.

There is still amazing music being produced, just just need to break out of the constraints of your preconceptions and allow it in.

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By *R9705Man
13 weeks ago

Galway city

Agreed, always great new music being released, just harder to find that old classics that are well known. Spotify Radio is great for picking up new artists based on ones you already like

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By *he Whole PortionCouple
13 weeks ago

in & around

I love it all, music is the soundtrack to our lives. Although today's music is a bit like your one child that's hard to love

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By *azarMan
13 weeks ago

Strabane

60's and 70's is my favourite

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By *ornywife20Couple
13 weeks ago

North Cork

80s and 90s

Our 23 year old has a lot of the same music on his play list.

Guess good music will never die

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By *otoffunCouple
13 weeks ago

Dublin

Has to be 80s music for sure!!

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By *man1044Man
13 weeks ago

North Galway

Give me the showbands any day all neatly dressed in suits. Ballroom of romance stuff… and a little bit in the backseat of a morris minor..

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By *exyScientistsCouple
13 weeks ago

Castlebar

I've music from every era. I guess the 80s and 90s makes me reminisce more...but I have songs from every decade on my play lists. I've no specific favorite type. It all depends on my mood 💙

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By *iscuits8Man
13 weeks ago

Meath / Dublin / Birmingham

I'm a bit of a rocker (you wouldn't think it...). I was defo born 10 years too late for the music I listen to 🤘

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By *he James gangCouple
12 weeks ago

NEWTOWNABBEY

70's any day. Got tickets for the Doobie brothers in Dublin and John Fogerty (Creedance Clearwater revival) in Amsterdam.

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