A clarification...
I don't mean to jump on any particular genre. Indeed,
that is the very behavior which I think is silly!
I think genre names are useful solely as broad
classifications of music. They serve as place cards
in your local underground vinyl shop. They serve as
a quick way to tell someone what the basic feel of a
track is.
I think that we will find 'intelligent' and 'unintelligent'
dance music in each of the dance genres. I personally find
that my favorite groups, and the groups I tend to consider
the most innovative, actually cross genre boundaries. They
unite disparate elements from different musical frameworks
into one glorious whole.
So, I think we should talk about groups rather than genres!
I do not that think that underground equals innovative
or mainstream equals boring. Your mileage may vary.
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