Looking at the model of Western Democracies, we find their constitutions, Laws and regulations are constantly changing. New Laws on crime, family, finance and trade are always reviewed and modified, either according to the whims of a judge who sets a precedent, or a strong minority group with enough political persuasion. Similarly, we shouldn't be swayed with our passions and ignore the rights of Allah upon us. We should remove ourselves from any influences which could compromise our ability to think rationally. This is where the wisdom of the prohibition of alcohol becomes apparent.
Alcohol distorts a persons thinking and co-ordination, and ability to think rationally.
So Muslims should keep away from any thing which can alter our judgement, including drugs and other toxins, including tobacco. Music is also a wicked instrument of the Shaytan, which changes the emotional state of the listener, which brings out various fake emotional desires, ego's and regret. We should be aware of the presence of Shaytan, and keep his influence away from us. Through-out the ages, Shaytan has continued to play with people's minds until they fragmented into a multitude of absurd sects based on despicable innovations. Protection from this is to keep Shaytan away though keeping ablution, reciting Ayaatul Kursi, and the recitation of various du'a.