Lost in Translation - Modern Country and Western

Once upon a time, country music was the sound of the people. Dustbowl ballads of hardship and unity rang clear in the Appalachian Mountains. The people would joyously sing Keep On The Sunny Side, and keep their eyes open for a break in the clouds. Then The Eagles happened. What we are left with is an insipid saccharine caterwaul that is to suffering what a penny chew is to nouvelle cuisine. The biggest band on the block at the moment are the terrible Rascal Flatts. You’re a braver soul than me if you can get past the minute mark of this video (unless you’re from America and have forgotten how good you all used to be at the music lark).

[video provided by mmusik]