The knowledgeable Rick Beato posts a lot of great, ear-opening, YouTube segments. One of his best, in my estimation, deals with this year's absurdist Grammy nominees for best song.
As a studious point of comparison, Mr. Beato reflects on the best-song contenders for 1984: "Every Breath You Take," composed by Sting (performed with his Police bandmates, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers), Flashdance's "Maniac," composed by Michael Sembello and Dennis Matkosky, "All Night Long," composed by Lionel Ritchie, and "Billie Jean" and "Beat It," composed by Michael Jackson, with the winner being "Every Breath ...," presented by the distinguished pairing of Stevie Wonder and Bob Dylan.
In light of 2026's bland and/or plagiarized mishmash, which I'll bypass here (since typing the queue would only insult my fingers), it's easy to deduce that music has devolved. (Yeah, Devo's prophesy has come true, it seems.)
Anyway, give Mr. Beato's analysis a view to hear what he has to say on the topic. Trust me, you'll come away enlightened, if not incensed by what's considered today's creme de la creme.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXzB4v1Toj4
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