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Dad Rock That Doesn’t Suck

Let’s be honest with our(old)selves, for those have been rockin’ since the 1970’s and 1980’s,and into the early 1990’s. Dad rock is mostly, pretty lame nowadays. But these bands used to rule - you say. True. But blasting Van Halen ( as an example) out your car speakers isn’t going to get you any props these days. But there are a select few Dad rock bands that still hit hard and are respectable (to an extent), as follows.
1Black Sabbath
The End


More granddad rock - But this shit is timeless and formative for nearly all current genres. Tony Iommi is The Metalgod. Same can’t be said of contemporaries (Led Zep, Deep Purple, etc.) who are so dated sounding it hurts.
2Ozzy Osbourne
Patient Number 9


Similarly, it wouldn’t matter if Ozzy was frontin’ a show out of a wheel chair. His voice and presence is timeless. A revolving door for new guitarists has helped keep his sound fresh.
3Iron Maiden
Senjutsu


They may not appreciate Mary Jane; but they still have some fire in them. Air raid siren Bruce Dickinson - still has some great pipes, although the rust is showing. Some great prog- metal post 2000.
4Megadeth
The Sick, the Dying... and the Dead!


Album after album, Mustaine has been slamming - releasing banging’ tracks, videos, and the like. Voice is getting a bit rough though. Same cannot be said for Anthrax ( a timepiece), Slayer (retired?), and other historical thrash giants.
5Metallica
72 Seasons


This album is better than it should be. Somehow this band (of highly variable output of quality) stays relevant. Can’t say the same for their peers (ex. Motley Crue, GnR, Sebastian Bach, etc.) - who are shit versions of their former selves.
6Tool
Fear Inoculum


Sadly Tool fits in this timeframe and are, let’s be honest, past their prime and on their way out. But damn if I won’t be first in line to purchase any future releases.
7Alice in Chains
Rainier Fog


AIC are still finding a way to keep it (somewhat) interesting- but it’s becoming harder and harder. A video for each track/overarching movie at least made the last release interesting. The same cannot be said for any of the remaining grunge/alternative dinosaurs (PJ, STP, RHCP, Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, etc.) - who are just tired sounding.
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