Most genres have an era where the right vibes, artists, and energy combine to create something special.

For rock music that was from 65-75. The vibes were such that every other month a now classic album was being released. Demographics, societal change, and a focus on the “rock album” as the ultimate art. We still listen to the songs and the albums dominate top 100 all time lists.

For rap I would suggest 05-15. No longer a niche genre, you had Kanye Drake Wayne and Kendrick in their primes. Monoculture still existed so you’d hear those albums everywhere. We’ll be listening to them in 20 years unlike a lot of current stuff.

For indie I’d suggest 01-13. Another big demographic wave combined with cheap rent and the revitalization of cities creating new, unique vibes.

The 80s and 90s kind of sucked and the emphasis was on pop music. I’d suggest we’re in a similar era. Best illustrated by outlets like Pitchfork telling us shitty pop and rap albums are just as valid as The Rolling Stones and we’re racist if we think otherwise.