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Article // Backstreet’s Back - And So Are The ’90s
On Thursday I warned my professors that I might not have a voice in class, so they shouldn't call on me to engage in discussion.
It wasn't because I started to feel the beginning stages of a sore throat that could eventually formulate into bronchitis or strep.
In fact, it would be a result of screaming at the top of my lungs, singing lyrics like "You are, my fire, the one desire" and "Everybody, yeah, rock your body."
If those lyrics seem familiar, it's because they're from the songs that were played incessantly on MTV and radio stations across America and the world not so long ago.
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On Thursday I warned my professors that I might not have a voice in class, so they shouldn't call on me to engage in discussion.
It wasn't because I started to feel the beginning stages of a sore throat that could eventually formulate into bronchitis or strep.
In fact, it would be a result of screaming at the top of my lungs, singing lyrics like "You are, my fire, the one desire" and "Everybody, yeah, rock your body."
If those lyrics seem familiar, it's because they're from the songs that were played incessantly on MTV and radio stations across America and the world not so long ago.
Yes, my voice would be gone because I was going to the Backstreet Boys concert.
Most are raising their eyebrows now and asking, "They're still alive?" - I wish I had gotten a nickel for every time I heard that - or, "Aren't they like, 40 now?" No, they're in their 30s, with the exception of Nick Carter. He was the one who was known as the heartthrob of the group, so don't worry about him being too old if you're still interested.
It's not their first, but second North American tour to promote their latest album Unbreakable, released in October of last year. While many don't know they still exist, let alone release albums, the boys - or men, really - are still touring and recording new songs.
Even though their new songs are notably more mature and lack the power-pop sound they're known for, the boys are still going strong and are showing no signs of stopping. Senior Nicole Haggerty says she's happy they're still performing, especially since they still attract listeners.
"I think they are still making good music that is fun to sing along to," Haggerty says. "As long as they're selling records and people are going to their concerts, they don't need to retire. They have fans young and old who are willing to pay money to see them perform."
Haggerty was supposed to see them in concert this summer, but to her dismay, she wasn't able to make it because of car problems. Still, she says she was excited for her potential trip down memory lane.
"I was excited to go to the concert, reminisce with my friends and sing along to all of their songs that I still know by heart," Haggerty says.
This year has seen a lot of comeback tours from teeny-bopper groups of the '90s. First was the return of the best-selling group of all time, according to BBC - the Spice Girls.
The Spice Girls World Tour was announced at a press conference in June of last year, followed by a public appearance in London by members Geri Halliwell, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chrisholm and Melanie Brown - or more commonly known as Ginger, Posh, Baby, Sporty and Scary, respectively. Sophomore Lauren Miller says she couldn't contain her excitement when she heard they were going on tour, even though all the shows sold out in minutes.
"I wanted to go so bad, but the tickets were sold out by the time I heard about it," Miller says.
She says she lucked out and ended up getting tickets at the last minute because one of her friends was sick. The concert made up for the last Spice Girls show she went to in 1998, when she was sick at the time.
"I must have been about 10 years old and I went to that with a 103-degree fever," Miller says. "My mom literally carried me in and out because I was so sick, but I was dedicated to be there. So for me the concert was better this time around."
Miller says she noticed the demographic of the Spice Girls concert-goers weren't young adults, but more of tweens - who were actually only 3 or 4 years old when the Spice Girls became popular.
Then, in April, Donnie Wahlberg of the original boy band New Kids on the Block - the group that paved the way for the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC - confirmed rumors after months of speculation that the Kids were reuniting and had plans for a new record, as well as a world tour. Once again, many of their shows were filled with young teenage girls mixed with the fans from the past, awkwardly screaming for guys who are brinking on 40. But those new fans have no competition with the true dedicated fans of the past, like senior Lindsey Ervin.
"I used to sit at my mom-mom's house with one of those old Fisher Price cassette players that came with the toy microphone and sing along to their Hangin' Tough cassette tape," Ervin says. "I was really young when they were first around, but I still had all their tapes, CDs, posters, books - you name it."
She was thrilled when she heard the news of a reunion and a world tour, especially since she thought she would never be able to witness a concert since they broke up by the time she was old enough to go. Ervin saw them in September, and will be seeing them again this month - but this time, with backstage passes in her hand.
"They sounded better than they did years ago," she says. "They are a huge part of my child memories - I have loved them as far back as I can remember and still do."
While the Backstreet Boys are not on their reunion tour like the Spice Girls were and New Kids on the Block are now, it seems these groups' glory days were when they were on stage, performing at huge amphitheaters to delightfully screaming and dedicated fans like Miller and Ervin. But the groups are filling the seats with not just the old fans, but a newer generation.
Even though they aren't playing sold-out shows to crowds of thousands at massive arenas, it's safe to say the Backstreet Boys still have a solid fan base. While the numbers may not be what they used to circa 1999, many fans are still swooning at the voices of Nick, Howie, Brian and A.J. - sans Kevin Richardson, who left the group in 2007.
I was surrounded by the new generation of fans, which, depressingly, made me feel quite old. Danielle Walton, 16, of Reading, Penn., was sitting in the row behind me, gushing in anticipation about when the boys would finally take the stage.
"I've been a fan for maybe 10 years," Walton says, giggling. "So that means I was only 6 when I started liking them. I've basically grown up with the Backstreet Boys."
To the left of me was 13-year-old Tara Gotler of Philadelphia, who was proudly wearing a vintage Backstreet Boys shirt from the 2001 "Black and Blue" tour.
"I love them so much," Gotler says. "They're so talented and so cute. I think they're the best group of our time."
As the lights went down and the boys gallivanted their way onto the stage, girls belted out their loudest and highest pitched screams.
I didn't feel embarrassed by being at the concert, but more so embarrassed for the boys themselves. I have to hand it to them, though - their pelvic thrusts and choreographed moves are still as up to par as they were in 2000.
Being the huge fan I am, there were times I found myself as the only one in the section who actually knew all the words to the new songs - and each of the boys' respective solos - which wouldn't have been the case 10 years ago. Still, the boys belt it out regardless of the audience's participation, and even make small talk with the audience throughout the concert.
"If we had the time, we would come up and give each of you a big, juicy kiss," A.J. McLean told those in the crowd, who all immediately screamed with delight.
I'm sure we wouldn't mind that at all, A.J.
Posted on 05 Nov 2008
Posted by Audrey
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