Back to the OP. I also like the melody in a song to be the focus. That's why I think Dave Gilmour is such a great player. His guitar work is all about the melody. Can I continue to listen to the same Pink Floyd and Genesis albums forever? Not much fun considering they were memorized 30 years ago. For this old silver back, music is a bit of a wasteland these days.
I don't usually care for the beat oriented stuff but that has changed recently. I picked up the latest album by Sia because I wanted to force myself to listen to anything modern, and she has the most amazing vocal hooks and melodies. I think of it as pop music for those that want a bit more depth.