Genius comes in many forms. If Mozart had been born today he may have stuck to 'Classical' music, but Beethoven would be doing electronica with R.D. James, JM, Kose or the like, and CK wouldn't know he existed. I'll be the first to admit that 99% (if not all) of that which hits the charts is weary corporate crap, but there is some class, and its lurking in most bargain-bins at the record store round the corner. Patience is all you need. Mind you when living in Australia I saerched the stores for several hours and came home with one CD, ....the web was a savoir. Nevertheless music/the arts is one really good reason to live in Europe.