Atlanta Classic Rock Radio Stations 97.1 "the River" or 100.5 "the Rock" Here in Atlanta, Ga. Which One is Better?

Atlanta's radio station 97.1 called "The River" plays a continuous repetitious song list of 100 songs every week, whereas, the "The Rock" 100.5 plays a wider span of "Classic Rock" hits dating from the era's of the 60's, 70's, 80's and even the 1990's. Although, "the Rock" does NOT seem to have as good of the quality stereo sound fidelity or radio transmission versus "the River"?

In other words? After reviewing over both of these Atlanta radio stations, at an "extremely loud volume" The River 97.1 radio station does seem to have a better bass quality, mid-range and upper-range sound. From the "highs and lows" that you hear over your FM stereo receiver in your home or your driving vehicle. This could possibly be an engineering radio station problem? Or the fact that a lot of "Classic Rock" groups NEVER went back and digitally re-mixed their hit songs versus the original analog versions in the 1970's.

However, because of the fact that "The River 97.1" plays this repetitious list of 100 songs over and over and over again each and every week, my personal candidate for listening to long term "Classic Rock" hits here in Atlanta, Ga. U.S.A. residents, will have to be the "The Rock" 100.5, simply because they are focusing more on the future of their radio station and long time Atlanta, Ga. listeners and continuously up-dating their classic rock song list up to the 1990's.

Apparently, the previous FOX 97 Atlanta radio station or 97.1 "Crashed and Burned!" Simply because they played the same old 50's and 60's hit 100 songs over and over again after so many years. "Is the Atlanta River 97.1 headed in the same direction?" Will listeners finally realize one day? This radio station still calling themselves "NEW" since their opening date of January 2006? will finally just simply get tired of this same old song list played each week and go somewhere else for radio listening pleasure?

Atlanta's hit classic rock station called "The Rock 100.5" on the other hand, seems to be playing a wider variety and experimenting with classic rock hits nowadays, including the hit song and incredible melodic using a "Wah-Wah" pedal lead break called "Sweet Child O' mine " by Guns and Roses, lyrics originally written by singer Axel Rose and music written and also performed by "Slash" the lead guitarist of this outstanding rock group.

The lead riff in this song alone has been historically compared to the musical genius of lead guitarist Jimmy Page regarding the song called "Stairway to Heaven?" because of the lead break melody, (which the "River" still plays over and over again). Simply, because the part fits in this historical classic rock song(s)? If you take both of these guitar lead riffs out of context, they will most likely never make any sense for professional guitar players and or even listeners. (Most expert professional guitarist will understand what I am stating).

This is only (1) one example of "Classic Rock" history in the 1970's and 1980's, which hopefully 100.5 Atlanta radio station will continue to analysis the problem of future listeners knowing that classic rock history will continue throughout the decades of modern day Atlanta radio listeners. "The River 97.1" has apparently stopped their repetitious classic song list of 100 in the mid-1980's, which will most likely limit them for further commercial revenues in the future, the same as their predecessor called FOX 97.

Ironically, both of these radio stations have forgot about the classic hit song called "Highway Song" originally recorded by Blackfoot in 1979, which was an alleged copy of Lynard Skynard's "Freebird", which at this time in history, radio listeners where trying to find the two differences in these songs? Was "Blackfoot's Highway Song" an actual copy of "Freebird" starring the historic guitar player Stevie Ray Vaughn?

"How many times are lifelong Atlanta radio listeners willing to listen to Stairway to Heaven or Carry own my wayward son on the River 97.1? Over and over again throughout the years the to come? Former Atlanta classic hit radio 96 Rock finally just simply gave up and went somewhere else playing these highly researched and money making "commercial hit songs?"

"The so-called NEW River 97.1 of 2006" seems to also forget about historic classic rock songs in the 1990's such as the historical hit song called "Generator" originally performed by the Foo Fighters. Which made this hit so great, NOT because of the melodic beauty and quality structure of sound for listeners, but the simple fact they actually recorded and played this song live, without any "over-dubbing", as a (3) three piece group. Which so many rock groups like ZZ Top have been so famous for over the years.

Whom, over the years have been announced that ZZ Top in a "live concert" is a total rip-off! Because Billy Gibbons actually played the sound of the (2) second guitar with "over dubbing", which you hear on their soundtracks. A lot of ZZ Top fans have often wondered? How can a (3) three piece group record this much sound? "I can still hear another guitar in the background?"

Unfortunately, these two Atlanta radio stations still refuse to play any songs from Michael Jackson's "Thriller album?" Especially the hit song called "Beat It!" Featuring, the lead highly acclaimed guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Which Eddie claimed in certain interviews, this was one of his most creative talents, because Michael Jackson's inspiration as a performer during this time in history.

At this present time and history here in Atlanta Ga, for classic rock listeners. "The River 97.1" seems to focus more on Boston Hit songs, and "The Rock 100.5" seems to be focusing more on "The Who" hits in the early 1970's. If you like the older 50's and 60's hit songs, turn to Atlanta's radio station 106.7. But please remember, these songs were originally recorded in an analog form in a 12 track studio and NOT digital.

Thanks for reading,

Phillip Chambley.