82 here (hence the name) I think it's a change in the cultural evolution of society. Music has been a clear reflection of the current social stages of the world. We have become a much different world. I like to compare it to the degradation of television over the years as well. Comparatively speaking, reality TV is the music of the world today. Mindless, money oriented, no depth to character makes for no depth in lyrics and beats. It's all fake and synthesized and no one writes their own music anymore as this day and age, people are LAZY.
I would be the first tag I hope when you start that up- you know I'll be on board.