Yes Ive noticed that, and since Ive been playing bass more accurately over the past few years, you tend to stop and appreciate the specialtys that these players have to offer to the scene. Yes, I must say there are a lot of creative bassists out today, and I wish most guitarists would put in the same amount of energy, (perhaps even more) to get their overall message across. Of course in the past, A lot of bassists were just known for holding everything together, but it seems as if they now branching out on their own, (due to the formulaic guitarists of today.)

Obviously bass players all around the world feel its their time to shine, due to the lack patience that is involved with many guitarists today. Don't be surprised if you go to a show, and you find yourself more fascinated by the quickness and precision of the bassist instead of the guitarist on hand.

-Joseph