In my review of the album, on which the song appears, I said the group sailed "mindlessly back into the heart of the mess" with the song, and I cited specific lyrics to support my point.

He cited the sexual imagery, language and lyrics on music videos on MTV.

Other sources cite virtually identical lyrics in "Nankey Doodle," a contemptuous song about followers of Oliver Cromwell in the 1600's.

"I had a relationship with a girlfriend, which led to 'There's a fine, fine line between love/ And a waste of time,' " Mr. Lopez said, citing lyrics from one of the songs.

The group has always asserted that it does not advocate legislation and quietly gave up its initial idea about citing lyrics for specific offenses, admitting the difficulties of interpretation.

The indictment cited lyrics of "extreme vulgarity with an anti-Socialist and antisocial impact, most of them extolling nihilism, decadence and clericalism."

Critics have reviewed Conte's solo work positively, citing evocative lyrics in Sleep in Color, creative delivery of his videosongs, and the tenacity to create his own niche in the Internet music market.

Much of Conte's work has been met with positive review, citing evocative lyrics in Sleep in Color, creative delivery of his videosongs and the tenacity to create his own niche in the Internet music market.