NSYNC,- NOT QUITE

by Cynthia Taura

copy editor

Music stores and television commercials alike were advertising the Nsync's latest CD release, "No strings attached" which became available to the public on March 21. For those of you who may be confused as to which group you like better, the Backstreet Boys or 'Nsync, you may come to a final decision.

The first and most popular song, "Bye bye bye" is probably the only good song on this CD. The entire album, which is approximately 45 minutes long, contains some good beat but precious little else. These do not seem to be the type of songs that people will sing along to on the radio. They have a good dance beat, but a school dance or party is probably the only time these songs will serve any purpose. Even the slow romantic songs aren't very romantic.

It seems obvious that the group put a lot of dedication into making the song, "Bye bye bye." They should have kept up the dedication for the rest of the songs. It really isn't any surprise why "Bye bye bye" is number one right no~. It's got a great beat and it's the type of song that someone wouldn't mind singing 100 times a day.

Where did they go wrong? It seems pretty evident that something went wrong either with the writing or the singing because after listening to the first song, it seems to be a waste of time listening to the rest of the CD.

This is not the first time I have been disappointed after buying an Nsync CD. They seem to have the knack for making some really great songs and then following them with some mediocre tunes. Their last CD is proof of that. I personally only listen to some of the songs on their CDs while skipping over the others.

On a positive note, the group has done something right. They made it this far and they currently have a number one song on the chart, (at least according to the American Top 40) a song deserving of the honor of being number one.

At first, I did not like "Bye bye bye" but after a while, I started to change my mind. I wish I could say the same about the rest of the songs but unfortunately I can't. For those who are eager to listen to "No Strings Attached," either buy the tape and save some money or record the songs off the radio. This album has not proven to be worth the $16 I spent. In fact, I am considering exchangphoto obtained from CD jacket cover ing the CD for a different album by a different artist.

The dangling darlings of the music media, hanging around

by Shanna Lynn Fanelli

a & e editor

All sorts of novelty acts find their way to the arts and entertainment department of Loquitur where they are listened to, judged and either thumbs "uped" or "downed."

Well, this one here is 1s a big ol' downer.

Papa Roach, a new band, ( "the infestation starts in spring 2000,") needs a giant sneakered foot to descend on their musical attempt.

It's not that the band is hopelessly tone-deaf or they can't play their instruments, (though there has been some debate). It's just that Papa Roach, who have opened for Limp Bozkit. Powerman 5000 and Kid Rock, is the twin brother group of every other noisy garage band that likes to static tr'ierrwund with, well, noise.

Although the band tries tG i.'1~orporateissues into their songs, like the government, how media affects prop!t and about families in general, it's hard to take them seriously when it's already been done and heard again and again and again. The lyrics fall short, ("Now, that I got your attention/ Did I forget to mention/ All the beads we be infesting") of anything impressive.

The bottom line is, if you like to torture your speakers with grinding chords that clash together and disconc er nab I e "melodies," then Papa Roach is for you. It's a same-old, same-old garage band act of musical regurgitation that will never go forward because its sound has already checked out of the line.

Loqultur'shumble,as always, opinion

"Beavis and Butthead would love this band. Thiskind of stuff was cool five years ago but it's played out."

- Chris Nielsen, perspectives editor

"It was rather loud,"

-Unsey Heiser,news editor

"It was very Interesting,"

-Kendra Clart sports editor

'1t makes me want to slam my head against a wall repeatedly, not in a good way,"

-Nicoleltlmas

"'Theysound likecrttfnumberof bands you could heCI'anywhere else."

-BenIJIJn. editor In chief

"It makes me n8IVOUI. •

-Janice Fwtl( managing editor

•1think I haVe a headache,,.

,__._, Gai!rimn QIS/stantfeatures editor