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PEACE, LOVE, MUSIC; Older music strikes chord in some kids.

The Post and Courier (Charleston, SC)

| April 03, 2001 | COPYRIGHT 2007 The Post and Courier. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: DANIEL CROOKS ink contributor

Ever had the uncontrollable urge to smash the car radio after hearing the same song played over and over and over and ... well, you get the point. The truth is we love music, whether it's on the radio, our favorite CD, at a concert or at a school dance. But sometimes mainstream music is overplayed, so much so that all the songs you hear seem to sound the same. It's as if the little thing we call "talent" has been overshadowed by all the lip-syncing, crazy dance moves and, of course, the looks. Whereas bands used to have a specific sound or unique lyrics, we now see only a blur of ephemeral boy bands that rise to fame like a …

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