Do we really need more Backstreet Boys?

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As the Backstreet Boys prepare to release a new album, I can’t help but wonder what society did to deserve it. The album, Never Gone, is augmented by a tour and an avalanche of press. News sites have been featuring them often (the hell with what our president is doing), and the music media is awash with updates. They’ve chosen a Spinal Tap-esque strategy, starting with smaller club dates, much like every other band recovering from complete self-destruction.

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