I used to listen to THIS?

I sorta liked Lou Bega a decade ago because it was different.

Now I realize that it was different in a bad way.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Encephalon

See, I'm on the same boat concerning country. I love Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, etc. but I can't stand the overwhelming majority of modern country.

There is a distinct difference between true country, which you just described, and the twangy pop-crossover stylings of what most Americans consider country music. Shania Twain is a pop star in jeans and leather boots, nothing more. Same with Carrie Underwood, and Brooks and Dunn. It's all modified pop.

True country has its roots in blues and bluegrass and is fine for listening. Pop drivel needs to die.

There's nowhere I can't reach.