While my favourites are still the older Blues Masters (John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf) and when I listen to rock I gravitate to the older tunes (Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Stevie Ray Vaughan, ZZTop, George Thorogood, Queen, etc.) I do listen to some of the newer stuff, cause hey, it's what's on the radio.
Of all the recent music I've listened to, after the Trews, the only song I've heard that's made it into my collection is Land of Confusion by distrubed. Higher energy than the original and a much harsher tone suits the song much better.