>>19131990Anon, even if all music arrangements have been made (which they aren't and never will be) no one person in their entire lifetime can memorize every one to a point where he can instantly recognize them.
Music sucks today because the powers that be want it to suck. music is a key instrument at shaping the minds of addled youth, both on the surface and subconsciously. they want the general masses to be stupid because they're easier to control that way. so they make music about material obsession and mindless lust and other themes that are depreciating of intellect. the statement that "music today sucks" is only true for mainstream performers and labels. niche musicians today are as good as those of anytime. and it's them who you should explore if you want an honest sample of talent in contemporary music.