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Recharged and Ready to Go
Source:
MTV News
By Corey Moss
BEVERLY HILLS, California — Backstreet Boys fans determined to find out
details about the group's comeback might have "Incomplete" information.
Since some radio stations began playing a leaked song called
"Incomplete" last month, many have assumed it's the first single from
the group's as-yet-untitled new album, but that may not be the case.
While participating in various Grammy-related events recently, the
Backstreet Boys revealed they are still deciding between "Incomplete,"
"I Still" and "Weird World," written by Five for Fighting's John
Ondrasik.
Fans will find out March 18, when the single will be officially released
to radio stations. "Whatever it is, it's going to shock you," Nick
Carter promised.
The group finished recording last month and is now narrowing down a list
of 43 completed tracks to the 15 or so that'll make the album (see
"Backstreet Men? The Boys Grow Up On First Album In Five Years").
"It's going to be a hard process, but I think we have our favorites,"
Howie Dorough said.
"The [best songs] reveal themselves," Kevin Richardson said. "You just
kind of keep cutting and the cream rises to the top. All we wanted to do
on this record is explore — we recorded some heavy urban R&B tracks, we
recorded some kinda heavy rock tracks, and we kind of found a place in
the middle."
The Backstreet Boys worked with Boyz II Men, a cappella masters Take 6
and former Savage Garden singer Darren Hayes, as well as producers the
Underdogs, John Shanks, Billy Mann and veteran teen-pop songsmith Max
Martin.
"Max is actually the one that kind of made us shift and turn from going
more urban and R&B more towards the [rock]," A.J. McLean said.
"Our whole album, we feel like this time, has a more organic sound,"
Richardson added. "We have more live instrumentation than in the past
albums. We're using a lot of sequencers and synthesizers and stuff. I
think it's safe to say it's on a kinda rock/pop/alternative vibe."
It took the group more than a year to make the album because "we were
kind of lost for a little while," according to Richardson.
"Things were moving so fast," he said. "We have perspective now. We're
all in a great place. A.J. is doing great, two and a half years sober
now. Brian's got a baby boy. The batteries are recharged. We've had a
chance to step back and soak it all in."
Being at the Grammy events, especially at the MusiCares tribute to Brian
Wilson, where they sang "When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)" (see "Chili
Peppers, Backstreet Salute Beach Boys' Brian Wilson"), got the guys
extra stoked about returning to the spotlight.
"We're anxious to get back onstage," McLean said. "[MusiCares] was just
a little taste, and now it's just like, 'God, I wanna get on the road
again!' "
While their album is scheduled for a summer release, the Backstreet Boys
are planning a warm-up club tour to kickoff next month. So far three
dates have trickled out: March 24 at the Avalon in Boston, April 1 at
the NorVa in Norfolk, Virginia, and April 2 at the House of Blues in
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
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Nick Carter Arrested For Allegedly Driving Under The Influence
Source: VH1.com
March 2005
By Corey Moss
Nick Carter was arrested in Southern California on Saturday for
allegedly driving while under the influence.
The Backstreet Boys singer was stopped by police at about 7:30 p.m. in
downtown Huntington Beach for violating a traffic law, Lieutenant Dave
Bunetta said on Monday (March 7). The officers then conducted field
sobriety tests and arrested the 25-year-old.
Carter was taken to the local police department, booked for
investigation of DUI and had his vehicle impounded. He was released
about four hours later with an agreement to appear in court within 45
days.
Because the investigation is still active, Bunetta could not release
other details about the arrest or Carter's sobriety tests. "He was
cooperative, and there was nothing unusual about his demeanor," Bunetta
said.
A district attorney will determine within the next few weeks if there is
enough evidence to file charges.
"Nick Carter deeply regrets the current situation," the singer's
publicist said in a statement released Monday. "He is on
doctor-prescribed medication and was unaware of its interaction
possibilities."
The Backstreet Boys recently finished recording their first album in
five years and will hit the road later this month to start promoting the
music (see "Backstreet Boys Anxious To Tour, Kick Off Club Run In
March").
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Backstreet Boys Pick Power Ballad For Their Comeback Single
Source: VH1.com
By Jennifer Vineyard
March 2005
The Backstreet Boys promised that the first single from their
forthcoming new album would be a shocker — and for some, it will be.
Though usually songs marking a return are fast-paced, this lead-off song
is — brace yourself — a power ballad.
Called "Incomplete," the first Backstreet single will go to radio in two
weeks, though some stations have already played leaked versions. The
midtempo track begins with a haunting piano melody, and uses dark chords
to underline a theme of regret and longing. One such verse goes: "I try
to go on like I never knew you/ I'm awake but my world is half asleep/ I
pray for this heart to be unbroken/ But without you all I'm going to be
is incomplete."
While not a drastic change from their past material, the single does
exhibit some changes vocally and musically, especially in the bridge,
where Nick Carter's solo rock forays are most evident. Detractors might
say the sound is a bit dated, but fans will likely applaud the more
mature direction.
Fans will get to hear all of the Backstreet Boys' hits and more when
they embark on their club tour, which kicks off Monday in New York (see
"Backstreet Boys Anxious To Tour, Kick Off Club Run In March"). The club
run is a warm-up for a larger arena tour this summer, to support the
band's as-yet-untitled new album, which is due in early June. In the
meantime, the Backstreet Boys play a tsunami-benefit concert in Malaysia
on Friday (see "Black Eyed Peas, Backstreet Boys Head To Malaysia For
Tsunami Relief").
'Incomplete' hits radio soon, but some are already playing it.
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