SK - My point had 2 elements - one was that if people still want to see/hear you, then you still matter, something you seem to agree with.

The other element was a mild dig at bands/artists that become essentially a touring jukebox of nostalgic hits. SO many bands from the seventies and now eighties reforming or just lumbering on. That's fine - people get old (bands and audience) and still love the music they grew up listening to/playing - but it's hardly fresh and still growing (much).

Funnily enough, I believe Dylan is a rare exception to this - his last 3 albums have sounded more full of spirit and life than many other spring chickens around nowadays and also many of his own albums from the last 20 years. No doubt that's why you picked him for your reply...

Rock 'n' Roll!
I agree with philosophereric when he compares Oasis to fast-food and Blur to a much more artistic band. I've always loved fast-food anyway and I still enjoy Oasis as I ever did. They are more predictable than the eclectics Blur, but that really doesn't mean they're not fun at all!
I'll wait patiently for their next LP.

-> I just wanna say, by the way: nobody seems to like "Standing On A Shoulder..." and that's not ok with me! This album sounds really good, great songs & melodies on it, catchy hooks as always.
I like it better than "Be Here Now" and "Heathen Chemistry".

I like the way Gallagher brothers are still recording with Oasis despite the fact they aren't number one anymore and the bad critics they received for 3 albums in a row...

Live Forever!

even if oasis release a better than "definitely maybe" album they ll still recieve bad reviews...too many haters out there

n too many lovers that still care

let there be love