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Asking for a smacking...May 02 '01 Write an essay on this topic.
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The Bottom Line If you've seen Godsmack in the past, then going again would only be a tragedy. New fans will probably appreciate their showy festivals.
I'm Back!!!!!! Anyway, I wanted to attempt something new and original here at epinions.com to see if you readers enjoyed it. For my first article from my four month sojourn away from the computer, here is an editorial actually written with journalistic style and structure. If you like it it better than the antique epinion freestyle, please leave a comment and tell me. Thanks Asking for a smacking... Godsmack spirals into self-destruction Smack! Smack! Smack! Godsmack came to Chicago at the UIC Pavilion on Wednesday, April 4, 2001 for a sold-out Q101 show that left fans disappointed. Hailing from Boston, Godsmack has proven to be one of the most talented acts in today's world of pop-infested mainstream, but good music and heavy touring aren't the only factors of the equation to success. Sure Godsmack brought a high-priced stage decked out with stone pillars, flames, gargoyles, and even an introductory cartoon, but as the Beatles made it clear years ago, money can't buy you love. Aside from their million-dollars production and playing ability, Godsmack appeared to be spinning through a spiral of self-destruction. Ironically, fans sporting the band's logo on their clothing angrily left the pavilion during a repetitive 10-minute long version of their song "Spiral". If that doesn't foreshadow failure, then maybe lead singer Sully Erna's showy arrogance and drunken stupor does. Throughout their entire set, he cockily criticized his Chicago fans by singling out individuals who were sitting down and repeatedly begged the crow to demonstrate their enjoyment of his show. With this behavior, does he even deserve their attention? Staind, Cold, and Systematic benefited from this "greater than God" attitude of a once respect and modest Erna. Although Godsmack played a decent set, fans will most likely remember these three opening acts instead. Both Systematic and Cold, the tour's two lesser known bands, played well and gave ticket holders something to look forward to since it is possible that Godsmack won't be around much longer. Systematic played pure rock and roll, and Cold's inspired melodies combined with their unique stage presence were fresh in sound and style. Staind, an act on the same level as Godsmack, especially stole the show at the UIC Pavilion. Lead singer Aaron Lewis not only offered amazing vocals that night, but he offered them with the maturity that Erna and Godsmack lacked. Lewis's bandmates provided drilling instrumentals and a memorable performance of their recent single "Outside". With his acoustic solo, Lewis brought everyone to their feet in a sing-a-long illuminated by thousands of lighters. Overall, everything turned sour for Godsmack that evening. They were outdone at their own show, fans left angrily, and to top it all off, the show ended with a cameo appearance from Lars Ulrich, drummer for Metallica. What a great way to end your set: bring metal's most despised musician on stage. Maybe Godsmack will go down in flames with Metallica when Ulrich loses his campaign against Napster. Either way, the future isn't promising for the band that all the critics once applauded. Erna and his bandmates are not the true musicians they once were, and Staind will most likely be taking Godsmack's prominent spot in the metal scene. The bottom line: if Godsmack wants to sell a few million more records, its members need to sew shut their lead singer's arrogant chatterbox. Thanks for reading, ad-dollars  |
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