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	Vol.7, No 5, September 7, 1999
	Limp Bizkit's sound critiqued By Daniel Oliveira Daily Forty-Niner Limp Bizkit has exploded with its second album, "Significant Other," and established its heavy metal and hip-hop mixture as one of the biggest styles in American contemporary music. The Jacksonville, Fla., band sold approximately 634,000 copies of "Significant Other" a day after it went to record stores in June.  The album has sold more than 3 million copies, according to the Recording Industry Association of America. "As far as success goes, you work for it, so you can put the music out for people to like it," drummer John Otto said. "And if success happens, if you touch people, you should be proud of it." Ottoís statement goes against the behavior of some bands that, after achieving success, complain about fan hysteria and massive media exposure. "We like success -- it's good," he said. "Thatís why we do this. All those people in bands that act out of the press because they're rock stars can suck d---. What more can you ask for? How much better does it get? If you are not prepared [for success], then get the f--- out of here." Otto, singer Fred Durst, guitarist Wes Borland, bassist Sam Rivers and DJ Lethal have joined bands like Korn and Rage Against The Machine in the successful musical movement that uses the distorted guitars of heavy metal and the groovy beats of hip-hop. "Significant Other" and "Three Dollar Bill, Y'all$," the quintet's first album (1997), follow this trend faithfully. "I think this music style is defining a generation -- the next younger generation," Otto said. "It's appealing the same way that the whole grunge scene was with a different style and vibe. It will be a different attitude in the new millennium." Borland said Pantera and Sepultura have influenced Limp Bizkitís heavy metal sound. "Significant Other" features a guest appearance by Wu-Tang Clanís Method Man, who has enhanced the albumís hip-hop stylings. Borland said pop bands, mainly The Cure, have also influenced Limp Bizkit's music. "We try to have a style underneath a lot of styles, so we can be a tree with many branches and still be one unit," Borland said. "If we play a song thatís lighter or slower, we will have a couple of parts that are heavier." Although his band influenced Limp Bizkit, Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell said he hates this mixture of heavy metal and hip-hop. "With this b------- of 'Yo m--------,' I canít even tell if they [the singers] are white or black," he said. "All of that s-- is f---- funny, but itís sickening too, because the kids are being f---- by MTV and certain radio stations that throw that s-- on them." In addition, Sepultura guitarist Andreas Kisser said he does not consider this movement revolutionary. "I like these bands -- they have original ideas, but they are not enough to inspire a musical revolution," he said.		Student voice grows All-nighters endanger some Students need MMR shots to enroll Honor society opens doors to new members Maxson to appoint investigator to board University Police, athletic department available online Parents not laws must secure guns Bookstore policy bites students in wallet Limp Bizkit's sound critiqued Singin the Blues Volleyball team remains undefeated Coach looks for results from men's team Cross country teams come up short on 1st test Fall 99 ISSUES DAILY 49ER HOMEPAGE
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