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Date: Nov 07, 2007
Source: AZCentral.com
Submitted By: Melody
Rating: *** 1/2 The boy band that just keeps on going loses one member (new father Kevin Richardson), but the new quartet lineup works fine, given that the group's famed harmonies are used more sparingly on its first album in three years. The sound is more mature and rock-flavored, with plenty of solo vocal takes. The opening track, Everything But Mine (which follows a short, harmony-laden intro), borrows a page from Duran Duran, with synthesizer and piercing guitar chords. Helpless When She Smiles starts with Sting-like bass before building into a rock power ballad. You Can Let Go uses strings and acoustic guitar as the foundation for a slow rock anthem. The harmonies drift in on the choruses of these songs. The debut single, Inconsolable, has a stronger dose of old-school Backstreet vocals, as does Unmistakable, another slow rocker. Nick Carter, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough and AJ McLean would be wise to stay away from reggae in the future, with that sound anchoring the CD's most forgettable tracks, Any Other Way and One in a Million. The album ends with Unsuspecting Sunday Afternoon, which hints at where Backstreet ultimately may be headed: a lush take on adult-contemporary music, bathed in piano, strings and harmonies. - Larry Rodgers
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Submitted by: gemma
What another cracking album from the lads! No matter which album you listen to there is always a song to suit your mood. I'm not quite sure which album is my fave as all of them have something special in them with different memories to remind me of, good and bad! My faves from this album are "something that i already know"(which i think personally should be released as a single), "unmistakable" and "unsuspecting sunday afternoon".
The album does ooze maturity, which is great, especially for the fans like myself who have grown up with them since the start, whilst still showing there well known pop side!
i do think its unfair that the guys dont get the credit they deserve from so-called reviewers, but who cares, we are the fans, so are'nt we the best ones to comment on the new album, after all were the ones who have bought it and can see over the years how much they have grown musically!
Anyway, can't wait to see you guys (especially Nick!haha) at the NIA Birmingham! Keep Loving BSB!
Submitted by: lisa
I think their vocals on this new album is fantastic! it shows how far they have come as vocalists! I think "Treat Me Right" really shows the strong raspy vocals of AJ Mclean and I am really loving the high falsettos of Howie D.!!!!! The breakdown in the song is amazing! They are truly the best singers and entertainers of our time! "UNBREAKABLE" IS THEIR BEST SINCE MILLENIUM! lisa
Submitted by: Sharon
I LOVE their new album!!! I honestly can't pick one song I love the best!! But I LOVE 'Treat Me Right' and 'You Can Let Go'. I think they should be so proud of themselves on this album because it's AMAZING!!! Even that's an understatement for them!! I've been a fan of theirs since I was in 8th grade and I am now a 25 year old woman and i'm still a HUGE fan. Maybe next year Kevin will decide to come back who knows? But I can not wait to see them in concert!!! I give this album 10 stars and more!!
Submitted by: ZEINA
I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY THAT THE ALBUM IS SO HECTIC AND AMAZING. GUYS YOU HAVE DONE A WONDERFUL JOB WITH YOUR NEW ALBUM JUST WISHED THAT KEVIN COULD BE WITH YOU. I HAVE LISTENED TO THE ALBUM NO STOP SINCE I GOT IT AND I CANT GET ENOUGH OF IT.
GIYS KEEP THE GOOD WORK UP AND I HOPE TOO SEE YOU GUYS IN SYDNEY AUSTRALIA SOON.
LOVE YOU ALL ALWAYS
FROM YOUR NUMBER ONE FAN ZEINA XOXXO
Submitted by: eloisa murillo
hello!!
the new album is just wonderful
i love it, specially for "Any other way", "Trouble is", "Everything but mine", "Panic", well all the songs are my favorites. i luv u guys, good luck with ur next tour, i know it will be great as always and i hope see u soon in Monterrey, Mexico kisses, hugs and good wishes
Happy Thankgiving Day!!! i love u so much nick!!!!!
Submitted by: Katie
FIGURES the critics would hate two of my favorite songs "Any Other Way" and "One in a Million." Never fails. "Trouble Is" is my #1. 10 bucks says it won't be in their live show, let alone a single!
Submitted by: Katie Bolt
My favorite song on the new album in Inconsolable.
I love the video because it looks like a nice sunset and a beautiful beach. I love you Nick Carter!!!
Good Luck with this tour and I'll see you guys in Detroit Michigan in 2008!!
I love you BSB!!!
Submitted by: theresia
'Any Other Way" is one of my favorite tracks along with "Treat Me Right" !But I would love Kevin to come back. He made the live performances sound more solid.
Submitted by: BSBFan4Ever
I LOVE THEIR NEW ALBUM! it's so different from what we are normally used to hearing from the guys, but the change is amazing. im listening to it as am typing this and to be honest i can't stop listening to it. my suitemate loves it too! I LOVE "Everything But Mine" and "One In A Million" two of my favorites! "Helpless When She Smiles" was an unreleased song that is finally on the album and I'm soo happy its on there! I've been a big fan since I was 12 years old, and I'm 20 now and a Junior in college! They're amazing!!! Can't wait for them to go on tour! I also miss their old school songs: "I Want It That Way", "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)"...etc. I LOVE this album! I give it 5 stars!
Submitted by: Katie Maniaci
How come nobody is mentioning my favorite song "Trouble Is?" Best song on the album!
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