Review of Burger King Album
By Young Il Kim
During the summer of 1999, I remember hearing that “I Want
It That Way” song by the Backstreet Boys everywhere I went. On TRL, they were
number one all the time. On the radio, they were number one. Their album went
platinum before anyone else. I could be peeing at a urinal and the guy next to
me will be singing “I Want It That Way.” During the same summer, Burger King
was playing pop songs such as KC and the Sunshine Band’s “That’s the
Way” and more cheesy songs like “Double Vision” and “Melt With You.”
Given that their slogan was “Have It Your Way,” I thought that the
Backstreet song would be only a matter of time.
Fast forward one year. Backstreet Boys are now Backstreet Grooms as all of them
are married or engaged. Nick Carter, the young heartthrob of the bunch,
developed a large flabby ass. Now, he and that one guy that no one knows are the
only eligible members of the group. Furthermore, another boy band from Florida
broke all records and kissed Backstreet Boys’ careers “bye bye bye.” To
prevent their careers from plummeting down any further, the boys have decided to
partner up with a fast-food restaurant chain to bolster their fan base and
record sales. Hmm, how original! They should keep this a secret lest
McDonald’s will sign up ‘N Sync.
I went to Burger King the other day to order a value meal and to get the
Backstreet Boys CD. It is really the last time that I would get a chance to see
them behind the counter at Burger King until…well, until the last album sucks
and they will be taking our order. There were three choices and I got the one
with the red cover. Like all of Burger King meals, all three probably are
similar except that the CDs aren’t flame-broiled. To be fair, unlike the CD of
Britney Spears and ‘N Sync from McDonald’s, this album had more substance.
There were six songs including three live versions including Larger Than Life
and All I Have to Give. Their live recordings are pretty good. They have to sing
pretty well because they sure can’t dance. Also, there are a few new tracks or
at least songs I have never heard before. And they suck.
Listening to this album, it is clear that the new album will likely be the last
album by the Backstreet Boys. Their sugary pop lacks the sugar of ‘N Sync.
Somehow, they have managed to be more 98 Degrees than 98 Degrees. Also, it is
clear that their hearts aren’t in this production. It is as if they just
assume that they could do any drivel and sell millions. While that is probably
true, this Burger King effort is something that you could do without. However,
if you are a true fan of the Backstreet Boys, you should probably buy all three
as the $2.99 price is a fair price for this CD.
Mood:
TRL
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