One last thought: you notice my post was vehement, forceful, passionate. That ought to tell you everything you know about me and what music means to me. And if it isn't about passion, it can all go down the toilet as far as I'm concerned. I guess a lot (millions) of people aren't passionate about music but still need some noise in their lives to fill up the echoing emptiness in their souls - why boom stereos sell so well - so let 'em have it. But for Christ's sake don't you dare tell me there's anything else worthwhile about it besides a way to get money in the bank.
isotopesnyc, you have good roots obviously, but I'll never know what producers you're referring to. Life is brief and there's only so much time you can spend actually listening. Mortality is as good a reason as any to be choosy.