Where's my music mojo gone?

I listen to a lot of music. Prog, Classic Rock, Funk, Ambient, the whole shebang.
Here's the problem. I'm 53 and having my mid-music crisis.
I remember as if it was yesterday, the thrill of hearing Dark Side of the Moon for the very first time, whilst at school. Life changing moment, I'd have to say.
I recall sprinting from school to Bruces Record shop in Glasgow, to buy Selling England, on the day of its' release and playing it to death at home...still know it word for word to this day, no matter how long between plays.
I remember hearing Thick as a Brick for the very first time and believing music just wouldn't get any better.
I've gone through punk, into the 80's and pretty much stepped off the music bus in the 90's, preferring to luxuriate in unfound 70's territory, although I haven't by any means, ignored contemporary sounds, or neo-prog.
It's just that I don't hear new stuff any more and get the same (or even close to) thrill that I felt, when I heard those 3 albums mentioned...and now it's really getting to me.
I just bought the new Herd of Instinct release and whilst I'm enjoying it, it just feels like a decent piece of music, without any great vibrancy.
Help!!
Is it my age?
Does anyone else out there in Prog world, have the same issue?
Am I not listening to something I should be?
Maybe I'll never get my mojo back, but all suggestions would be gratefully welcomed...
 

Great question! If i'm being completely honest, I can't think of an album that I've bought in a VERY long time, that floored me. That's probably original vinyl era.
I have come to a lot of 70's stuff quite late and the most recent track that did make me slackjawed, was Bridge of Sighs by Robin Trower. Great YouTube video of that from The Old Grey Whistle Test.
Last CD bought, that at least got some continuous plays, was Believers by AA Bondy...

Try not to listen to Prog  and listen to other kinds of music. I think you might be suffering from Prog overload and listening to the same ole same 

You may well be right. It's kinda' easy to go back to the old safe areas of my teenage Prog youth, whilst trying to find some solace in neo-prog.
I'm not ready for John Denver just yet (perish the bloody thought) so I'll just need to drag myself out the comfort zone and check out some other areas...
Cheers my friend.

I'm a year older and therefore grew up with those same albums but preferred Listen record shop in Glasgow. A couple of things that have I have really enjoyed recently: Storm Corrosion, Opeth - Heritage & Witchcraft - Legend. If you like 70's style classic rock I would recommend both Chris Robinson Brotherhood albums 'Big Moon Ritual' & 'The Magic Door'.

Many thanks for the suggestions Mr Leary! I'll give them a proper listen and pass on my humble opinion...

Hey Lucas.
Many thanks for posting. You make some sound points, actually.
As I've said, I habitually dip back into the mainstream/obscure prog 70's and the more obscure 60s/70s pysch. I take some comfort from the fact that I don't appear to be alone in my 'condition' and some alternative suggestions are popping up, which I'll have a go at.
I do agree with you though. So much bland repetition. Perhaps the 70s template simply can't be reinvented...

Thanks again. Another for my list!

Thanks HolyMoly.
Your very perceptive 'sense of occasion' phrase, hits the nail firmly on the head, I think.
It really did feel that way, when a new Lp arrived on the scene and I think the sheer proliferation of music now available, in so many formats, has probably lessened the experience. Maybe I'm just expecting too much.
Support for the old fella coming thru the Archives site, is therapy on its' own. When music people get together, it can be quite a force for good!! Some of the abuse that occurs on Amazon reviews, is on the other hand, profoundly depressing, so I find the Archives a considerably more erudite discussion forum, even though everyone may not be in total agreement about the music!
I will take yours and others advice and veer off at a tangent or two and hope that the McNic Mojo make a welcome return.
Cheers fella.

mcnic59 wrote: Thanks HolyMoly. Your very perceptive 'sense of occasion' phrase, hits the nail firmly on the head, I think. It really did feel that way, when a new Lp arrived on the scene and I think the sheer proliferation of music now available, in so many formats, has probably lessened the experience.

I still get that anticipation for a 'special' new release and eagerly await the postman's visit The difference now is that we own so much music and there are so many new releases that we would like to hear that the latest discs end up down the pile! When the classics were released we used to play them to death and literally listen to a new LP for days on end when first bought now I find it difficult to find enough time to listen to faves never mind my new purchases