This wouldn't be an issue if they would just release a 2nd archer job that focuses solely on DPS (Ranger, maybe?). Like what they did for the Arcanist job. That way, those who don't like playing songs can switch to that class and be done with it.

Right now, like with Goad on Ninja, I only play songs when someone asks (Granted I usually just play in CT/ST/WoD these days). The only reason why I don't play Archer over Bard is because I'd be losing an AoE skill and my damage output would be even lower.