young vs. old songwriters

some young songwriters aren't writing climaxes. they'd prefer to sit along the river prettily for 4 minutes and fade out at that point. The best of the young songwriters know to bust out with a big triumphant, cathartic finale.

but the old songwriters know that sometimes things die ugly. songs aren't worth finishing out with a big thumping whoop. things turn evil and fester, leaving you with only the choice of running away or watching the horror.

the work of the young songwriters will not stay with us as we get older.