Does music transcend time ?

I used to think older people were exaggerating when they complained about modern music. Now I hear one new song and immediately want to explain how much music was different and better in the past.

Is it too optimistic to say music always transcends time and likings? I believe in current times, a person is consuming varied content in mass media. This clouds their perception, belief system and taste preferences. Hence they grow to lack relatability to other’s taste.