The yet-to-be-titled disc will be issued by Jive Records and marks the Backstreeters' 10th anniversary with the label that launched them to superstardom. Backed by Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives, the strong-sounding 79-year-old country legend performed an all-too brief set that included such classics as "Green, Green Grass of Home" and "The Cold Hard Facts of Life." Clearly moved by the crowd's enthusiastic response, he appropriately ended with "I've Enjoyed as Much of This as I Can Stand."Īfter a two-year layoff and the departure of Kevin Richardson, the all-grown-up Backstreet Boys are readying the release of their sixth studio album for Oct. Porter Wagoner, on a career rebirth with his new "Wagonmaster" album, demonstrated exactly why he is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.
The aptly named Grinderman, Nick Cave's new band incarnation, delivered a short but powerful set featuring their blending of punk and grunge rock, with numbers like "No Pussy Blues" revealing a sly but hysterical humor. The duo demonstrated their real coolness with their incredible choices of opening acts. Playing music that revealed influences of country, blues, psychedelia, garage rock and just about every other 20th century genre, they somehow manage to transform the disparate elements into a cohesive stomping whole.Īlthough such new numbers as "You Don't Know What Love Is" and "Icky Thump" made powerful impressions, it was with such covers as Dolly Parton's classic "Jolene" and the Dusty Springfield hit "I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself" that the Stripes' unique style fully shone.Īs usual, Jack, who spent a good part of the night singing into a microphone on the drum kit just inches from Meg's face, allowed her a moment in the vocal spotlight with the haunting "In the Cold, Cold Night." Performing material that spanned their 10-year career, the red-clad (as usual) duo emphasized their strengths: Jack's keening wail of a voice and virtuosic, ever-diverse guitar playing and Meg's rough-hewn but somehow always mesmerizing percussion. Indeed, the spare quality of the presentation was emphasized by the iconic imagery of the giant-size shadows of the two performers that served as a frequent backdrop. They played sans special effects for much of the set, save for a giant disco ball hanging from the ceiling. Touring to promote their critically acclaimed new release, the explosive "Icky Thump," the White Stripes made no concessions to the size of the venue. "I don't believe we've played this barn before," joked the guitarist toward the end of their blistering set. So serious and moody, and sooo good.If there were any doubts that the White Stripes - consisting solely of guitarist Jack White and his "big sister" drummer Meg - could rock out the cavernous Madison Square Garden, the duo erased them with their debut there Tuesday night. The song is melodramatic, and the music video matches that tone, by mostly taking place within a hospital, and lots of trench coats. BSB’s CD Millennium was on repeat in my family’s car, and I always wanted to put it on Number 3, “Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely.” I also remember that the band sang the song after the horseback riding segment on the Backstreet Boys’ VHS tape that my sisters and I watched religiously. To boot, Nick Carter was my first celebrity crush. I could name dozens of their songs that still hold up, and that I still listen to on a regular basis. Props to NSYNC and One Direction, but the Backstreet Boys are the best boy band of all time. My sister, Lauren, challenged me to do it, so I did.Ģ000- “Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely” by the Backstreet Boys (#31 on Billboard) This post originated because in another post, I mentioned that I could never pick my favorite songs from the 2000s, because music has gone so downhill.
It’s a shame, because “Get Another Boyfriend” and “Drowning” are two of the best Backstreet Boys’ songs, but they never reached the success of “I Want it That Way.” Also, where's the love for Weezer? I figured this criteria would help me only pick “popular” songs.
If the song wasn’t on the Billboard Top 100 at the end of the year, I couldn’t pick it. While most of my favorite music acts peaked by the 1960s, I picked the best song from each year from 2000 through 2009. I roll my eyes at Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, but I would give my left arm if I could have seen the Everly Brothers in concert. My Pandora radio stations labeled, “Otis Redding Station” and “The Four Seasons Station” can attest to that statement. I am not a fan of current, popular music.