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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dannyalcatraz" data-source="post: 5249899" data-attributes="member: 19675">I'm not talking about whether I like or dislike the music in question.  Some of it I do, some of it I don't (I could probably sing David Cassidy's "I think I love you" even today, but couldn't even ID a song by Bieber or a Jonas Brothers piece).  That doesn't prevent me from recognizing its quality or lack thereof.By its very nature, Teen Idol music of each genre is designed to appeal to fans of particular musical styles.  As such, it may seem virtually indistinguishable from the works of other performers within that genre...with a casual listen.  But the more you analyze it, the more it suffers in comparison.The fact is, when discussing the quality of art of any kind, its difficult to use generalities, objective standards are hard to find.But I think all of us would agree that while a paint-by-numbers piece may be quite attractive, it will still lack a certain essence as compared to an original piece of art.And that's the problem with the music of Teen Idols.  Its not meant to last.  Its throwaway music.  It is so ephemeral that it often doesn't appeal to its own biggest fans after just a few years.  It is to serious music as Cracker Jacks are to a balanced meal- it may seem tasty right now, but eventually, you're going to need something better.</blockquote>