Posting a thread about Nickelback on this forum is kinda like throwing a big rock at a wasp's nest.
I'm squarely in the "Nickelback sucks" camp. I agree - I haven't heard much great new music IMO in a long time, but I'm sure it'll come around eventually. Considering how long we've been waiting, I'm sure it'll be sooner rather than later.
I'm giving that New Pornographers link you posted a shot right now.