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Backstreet's Back
| June 12th, 2010 @ Taj Mahal |
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by Courtney Campbell
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It's been 14 years since their first single and the Backstreet Boys show no sign of slowing down. In the midst of their year long This Is Us Tour, for their album of the same name the group made a stop at the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City and earplugsrequired.com was there.
So yes this is a venture into unknown territory for earplugsrequired.com but seriously now, one must appreciate a good pop song and the Backstreet Boys certainly have a corner in that market! Having seen the Backstreet Boys two years ago on their Unbreakable tour, it was so easy to get caught up in the hype that surrounds this group. This time, it wasn't any different.
There was definitely a buzz in the air as the time grew closer to when they would take the stage. Finally the house lights went down, the curtains opened and a screen at the top of the catwalk started the countdown. Flashes onto that screen told the crowd to get their camera phones ready and to scream, not that this audience needed any prompting. A video showed the Backstreet Boys approaching, they crashed through the screen and it was on!
Kicking off with "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)", the arena was moving and shaking along with those on stage, which included the DJ and dancers. Their stage setup, unlike the 2008 tour, was stripped down, simple with a catwalk and a DJ set up in the middle so the focus was on the group members and the songs that they were performing. Also intersperced within the set were videos that highlighted each member individually.
These video spoofs had each member playing a part in a popular movie and definitely were a highlight of the night (oh and at the end of the show, the credits rolled with outtakes!). Howie's video was scenes from The Fast and the Furious, A.J.'s was Fight Club, Brian's was Enchanted and Nick's was The Matrix.
For about an hour and half the Backstreet Boys entertained the packed arena with their hit songs both old and new. And I have to say that they don't forget who put them where they were and still are today. Frequently throughout the show they thanked their fans for being there and for staying with them through the years. It's great to see an artist not forget who supported them.
So if you are looking for a trip back to your youth or just a fun night of entertainment - go see the Backstreet Boys. Oh and for those of you in my hometown area, they will be there in August playing the Mixfest at Pier 6! Hope to see you there!
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