More on 90210

Okay, so I've watched the first episode of, "90210" thanks to YouTube. It really is the "next generation." On the original show, Kelly's mom and David's dad got together and they had a daughter. Her name is Erin Silver but she goes by Silver. In this new show, their daughter is a student at West Beverly Hills High and Kelly is a guidance counselor... sisters. Andrea Zuckerman was a member of the paper in the original and in this new one, there's a girl who is a part of the high school TV show who's middle name is Zuckerman. She is probably Andrea's daughter. There are a few other connections to the original cast as well. It's interesting. The first episode isn't so bad but I'm sure it will get more dramatic as time goes on... which will waive my interest. I don't see why there has to be so much drama in teen television. I mean, teenagers already deal with enough drama. Oh well, what can you do.

90210

Well, apparently there's a "new generation" of Beverly Hills, 90210 which simply goes by "90210." Honestly, I haven't seen this show yet. I thought it started tomorrow but apparently, it started a couple of weeks ago. I would like to see it... out of sheer curiosity. I was a big fan of the original show and I'd like to see how it compares. The "new generation" is clearly not geared towards the original fans (most of us are in our 30's now) but it definitely looks like the show itself is very much based on the original one... a family from the mid-west moves to Beverly Hills and has to adapt to life in this crazy, rich community. One of the kids from that family gets a job at "The Peach Pit" which, apparently is just called, "The Pit" now. Everything looks similar to the original except the cast is definitely younger. On the original show, the cast played teenagers but the only one who was actually a teenager at the time was Brian Austin Green. It looks like this new cast actually is a bunch of teenagers and they are dealing with common teenage issues of today (which are definitely more dramatic than they were when I was a teenager). I'm honestly not crazy about them re-doing this show. I wish that they would have done something that carried on from the original, with the original cast, in full, but I'm sure it's all about getting the attention of the new teenage audience. It is the CW, afterall. Well, I guess that I'll have to try to watch episodes online and see what the show is all about. I'm sure that there are tons of comparisons to the original.

The Anticipation is Building

Man, now that there have been 3 New Kids on the Block shows and I've seen pictures, heard stories and seen videos (thanks to the New Kids network on Ning), I am SO much more excited about their show in Denver. I mean, I was already ecstatic about finally being able to see them after 20 years but now it's even more so. It's great to hear everyone's stories about their experiences both at the concert and at the VIP events. I'm SO happy that I decided to invest in a VIP5* ticket/pass. This is definitely the opportunity of a lifetime for me and I can hardly contain myself. I just wish that I didn't have so long to wait.

It will be interesting to see how the shows and the VIP experiences evolve and change through the course of the tour. I definitely think that it will be different for me in 2 months than it is for the fans who are seeing shows now. I wonder if the concert set list will change? I wonder how the VIP experience will change? It's all very interesting and exciting.

I really can't believe that I actually have another opportunity to see the New Kids in concert and, even better yet, meet them. Twenty years ago, when they were HUGE and I was 11, I never got to see them. I'm not really sure why. I guess it was probably because my parents weren't interested enough in finding out about concerts in Michigan and then investing the time, effort and money in getting me a ticket, getting a hotel, etc. I wish I would have had the opportunity then but I think that it will almost be even more exciting now. For starters, I'm an adult and so are the guys. I think that both of us really understand how important it is to take in the experience and truly enjoy it. You can bet that I will enjoy every moment. I'm afraid that it will all go by too quickly though. I look forward to taking lots of pictures and being able to relive the experience for the rest of my life.

I wonder how I'll react once I get there? I bet that I'll just be smiling from ear to ear and overcome with happiness. I don't think that I'll be shaking or have a hard time finding my words. I think that I'm pretty level-headed. I'll probably be observing a lot... taking it all in. I probably won't say a lot... not because I can't get the words out but because I'll be absorbing everything. I just think that it will really be a surreal experience.

I REALLY can't wait!!! I hope that it's everything I expect and more.

Tonight at the Toronto Show

I really like this clip. I didn't go to this show but I saw this clip and I just love it. Enjoy.

New Kids article in Canadian paper

I like this article. One thing that was interesting though was the comment about the Spice Girls selling out several shows in Canada but then they ended up cancelling several US shows that followed due to lack of sales. Man... I hope that doesn't happen with the Denver concert. That would be devistating. I've waited 20 years for the chance to see the New Kids in concert and I'd be pretty pissed if the show I was planning on going to got cancelled. I sure hope it doesn't. Anway... check out the article.

http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/501170

24 Hours to Show Time!!!

Wish that I could be there!!! This is a quick little message from Donnie. Twenty-four hours until the kick off of their tour. The first concert will be in Toronto. Wish that I could be there. If I had the time and the money, I would be. :-)

Donnie checks in from Toronto

I just thought I'd share this. This is Donnie's video blog from Toronto. They're hanging out there right now until the start of their tour on Sept. 18 in Toronto. Wish I could be there! :-)

NKOTB on The View

I didn't actually see this show. Honestly, I've never seen it but I found this video and wanted to share it. I think that it's pretty cool to see the host of a show, show so much excitement about a guest. How cool. I guess that also shows her age. ;-)

New Kids video for "Single"

Well, I tried to add this video to my blog but it looks like every clip of it on YouTube has the embedding blocked, so I can't. :-( So, check it out on YouTube. It's a pretty cool video. The guys are lookin' hot in it.

Best Buy Signing Video

On a side note, the album is at #2 on the Billboard top 200!!! Nice!!!

USA Today article on New Kids

Now, this is big time! :-) There was an article on the New Kids in USA Today. The buzz is definitely growing. I just hope that the album sales and tour are successful. I'm here for the ride... I bought the album and I am going to the Denver concert. If I could, I'd go to more concerts. I was a kid in the late 80's and early 90's. I definitely want to enjoy it this time around.

http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2008-09-07-new-kids_N.htm

New Kids- Making the Reunion

Here's a shortened version of the DVD that I've seen. This is kind of fun to watch. This is just a 4 minute video about the guys getting back together and stuff. Enjoy!

More Reviews from the Net

http://www.amny.com/entertainment/ny-etdrops5825068sep02a,0,959078.story?track=rss

http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_10377930?source=rss

One thing that I am constantly seeing is comments about the guys being too old or just simply old. Not so! Jon was born in 1968, Donnie and Danny were born in 1969, Jordan was born in 1970 and Joe was born in 1972. In my opinion that does NOT make the guys old. I was born in 1977. They are definitely still young enough to rock out. They are awesome!

New Kids on Sky News

Check out this link... yes, another one. I'd say that it's pretty much a good article. They say the guys should have a different name but, whatever. They're known as the New Kids on the Block. Deal with it. Anyway, check out the link.

http://www.skynews.com.au/showbiz/article.aspx?id=264808

New Kids on Z100 New York

I had to share this link because this is the most that I've ever seen Jon talk (you may need to search for the New Kids interview). When I meet them in Denver, I'd love to have a conversation with Jon. He's so quiet most of the time. He's like my brother... he only talks when he has something important to say. Jon has a strong accent too. It's weird because you're not used to hearing it.

http://z100.com/pages/podcast.html

New Kids TV Guide video

Check it out.

The Block Review- add'l

I thought I'd go into more detail about what I thought about the New Kids new album, "The Block." When I did my last review, I had only heard the album once. Now, I've listened to it at least a dozen times and can give a better review (I think).

Overall, like I said, I love the album. There aren't any songs that I think are bad. There are definitely some that I favor over others though. The "sound" of the album is really all over the place. There are R&B tracks, dance/club/electronic tracks and a couple of pop tracks. I love that the album shows the guys growth and maturity. The album is pretty raunchy though. A lot of the songs are about sex and the related. It's definitely not an album for younger listeners. I probably wouldn't let my teenagers listen to it if I had teenagers. It works for listeners in their mid to late 20's and 30's though. This makes sense considering that the album was really made for the guys original fans (at least I think so).

Okay... the tracks... break down.

Click, Click, Click: This track is R&B all the way. It's one of my favorites. I've heard other people review it and consider it to be pretty raunchy. I don't think that this song is necessarily that raunchy. There are references to taking pictures of the girl, naked but I don't think that it really focuses on that. I consider the lyrics to be more about enjoying the beauty of the girl they're with, taking a mental picture of a particular moment in time, enjoying that moment and remembering it.

Single: This is another R&B track. This song is with Ne-Yo. Honestly, I'm not all that current with new artists so I never heard of him until this song but I think that the song is a great mix. It's a good dance song. It's about being at the club, seeing a girl and wanting to simply enjoy her company while at the club. The girl was ditched at the club and the guys are just saying that they would be happy to dance with her while at the club. It's a dance song.

Big Girl Now: This is more of an electronic track. It's with Lady Gaga. She dominates the song. It's a little raunchy but not too bad, except for the chorus. This song is purely dance.

Summertime: I love this song! It's definitely pop with a little doo-op. I've been listening to the old New Kids stuff lately so I really enjoy this song. It reminisces about summers past... in particular, the summer of 1988. It's got a good beat and is just a fun song. It's also easy to learn the lyrics to.

2 In the Morning: Another pop song (for the most part). This is Donnie's divorce song. It's got a good beat and I actually enjoy the fact that it's got a little bit of a story in the lyrics. This will probably be the next one that I can learn the lyrics to pretty easily.

Grown Man: This song is more R&B, I think. It features The Pussycat Dolls and Teddy Riley. This one is raunchy, but not too bad. This song is pretty much about hooking up with a girl.

Dirty Dancing: I love this song! This one is definitely all electronic with some major synthesizers. It references the movie, Dirty Dancing, obviously. It's a bit raunchy but, again, not too bad. It's about dirty dancing with a girl while your woman is back home (at least that's the impression that I get). It's fairly innocent though.

Sexify My Love: This is a club song, 100%. It's a bit raunchy. It's about making love throughout the house and giving in to your inhibitions. It's a good song for couples who need a little, "kick start" in their sex life. :-)

Twisted: I'd consider this to be another club/electronic song. This one's raunchy. I think that it's mostly about kinky stuff.

Full Service: This is a club/electronic song. New Edition is featured in this song. I can't really decipher NKOTB from New Edition in this one. This one's raunchy too. Use your imagination. Obviously, it's about pleasing a woman.

Lights, Camera, Action: This one is kind of pop/electronic. This one is super raunchy. I think that this one is the most rauncy because it dominates the song. It's about making love in front of the cameras.

Put It on My Tab: I love this song! This one is R&B (with some electronic), featuring Akon. I've never heard of Akon before this but I really like this song. It's about seeing a beautiful girl in the bar and just enjoying a drink with her, having a conversation with her.

Stare at You: (This is the last song on the standard album but I got the deluxe edition.) This one is totally a pop ballad (kind of R&B sounding in some aspects too). I really like this song! It's about the looks shared between two people who are in love. A simple, timeless, subject. The song ends with a soundclip between Donnie and his son Elijah. Too cute.

One Song: This song is kind of pop/club/electronic. It's about dancing with a girl at the club on New Years and just kind of being in the moment, getting down and dirty. It's not raunchy. I guess that it kind of reminds me of disco but it's not.

Don't Cry: This one is a pop ballad. It's a good one. It's about saying good-bye and having a hard time doing so. It's also about arguments that couples have sometimes and about making up, when that's possible.

Officially Over: This song is kind of a pop song. It's about a relationship ending, with no chance of working things out. It's a good break-up song.

Looking Like Danger: This song is definitely a club/electronic song. It's about a girl being super hot and the guy having a hard time being faithful because the girl is so hot. It's a good, appropriate club song. (Hence, why I was never into going to clubs... to many unfaithful guys. :-) Not a good place to meet a guy you'd like to end up with.)

Well, hopefully this review was a bit more helpful than my last one. Sorry for being so general in the last one.

Donnie's Video Blog- Part 3

Other People Review 'The Block'

Here are some reviews. Some are good and some are bad. See, I like the album because 1) it's New Kids, 2) it really is a great mix of songs and 3) it's fitting for my generation (both in subject and in references).

http://www.hiponline.com/music-reviews/new-kids-on-the-block-the-block-review/

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-ap-music-review-new-kids-on-the-block,0,6923042.story

http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/ny-etdrops5825068sep02a,0,7446067.story

Donnie's Video Blog- part 2

Check it out!

The Block- My Review

I LOVE THIS ALBUM!!! Of course, part of the reason for that is that it's new New Kids but it really is a great album. Lately, I've been listening to music from the 60's and 70's (and old New Kids stuff) so it's a bit out of my realm but I love the album. I'd say that, overall, the sound is club music. It sounds NOTHING like any of their old stuff. There aren't any songs that I dislike and it's a really neat, unique sound. I'd say that my favorite songs are, "Click, Click, Click" and "Dirty Dancing." They both have their own sounds and are fun to listen to. Of course, I still love "Summertime" but those two are just cool. The guys worked with lots of different artists which made the album that much more interesting. Donnie and Jordan were the main contributors regarding writing the songs. They had guys who wrote most of their songs but those two helped to write a lot of them. At the end of, "Stare at You" there's a soundbite of Donnie talking with his son Elijah. So cute!!! I also bought the deluxe edition of the album so I got a few extra songs and a DVD about the guys getting together again. That was pretty cool. Some of the songs are definitely "dirty" in content but it just reiterates the fact that the guys are all grown-up (they're all in their mid to late 30's and Jon is 40). I give the album 5 out of 5 stars. I really think that it's great!