Equipemnt to Music to Lyrics


When did everyone make the move from equipment to music to lyrics?  Is it equipment related or age related.  After 45+ years in this hobby i find that if the recording is "ok" I love songs becase of lyrics.  Just wondering if other have found this to be true.  

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Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, John Prine are examples of music artists whose lyrics are poetry. The have great meaning just reading the lyrics sheet. 

 

When did everyone make the move from equipment to music to lyrics?

I guess I am not exactly sure what you are asking.  Are you asking why, if the lyrics are strong enough, do people care about the quality of the play back?  Or am I missing the boat again?