power (ballad) hungry

i find myself feeling nostalgic after hearing this classic while i waited in line at Quizno's. (.......for a salad, of course).

what ever happened to the power ballad? why did rock music stop screaming its heart out? i guess we still have bands like Paramore and even *gags at the thought of* Nickelback, but they don't compare with the late '80's rockers. i guess maybe Daughtry comes close.

but i want more.

so listen up, modern rockstars: start singing it like you mean it! cry a little! grow your hair long! bring back the ballad!

that's all. thanks.