Revelation [Enhanced]

98 Degrees | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 26, 2000)
• Original Release Date: September 26, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Umvd Labels
• ASIN: B00004YL8S
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (129 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,190 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #96 in Music > Pop > Teen Pop

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Rather than rushing back into the studio to keep the momentum of their sophomore smash 98 Degrees and Rising going, the four hunks of 98 Degrees decided to act more like real musicians and cowrite and produce their third album. And though there is no shortage of balladry on Revelation, the Ohio-bred act has sprinkled some tasty, uptempo flavors into the sugary, lovelorn mix. The opening track, "Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)"--not to be confused with Jennifer Lopez's "Una Noche Mas"--sets the tone with an energetic beat and Spanish guitar. From there, it's back and forth between the harmonized ballads that made 98 Degrees the third most beloved group among the teenage-girl set, and some more daring dance tracks (on "Dizzy," lead crooner Nick Lachey even tries his hand at some dope raps). Thankfully, they've ventured out of the heartsick town where 98 Degrees has always resided, but they've taken a few souvenirs to their new destination: mathematic harmonies, symphonic strings, R&B-tinged pop tunes, and even Richard Marx are along for the ride. Still, they prove that they're not just cogs in some boy-band machine and that they have enough versatility to update their sound every now and again. But don't worry--for those of you who fear there may not be a love song as lovely as "The Hardest Thing" here, Nick, Drew, Jeff, and Justin offer you two new tunes: "My Everything" and "The Way You Are." --Heidi Sherman

Product Description

Japanese edition of their 2000 album includes two bonus tracks you won't find anywhere else (at least for the moment), 'Never Let Go' & 'Can You Imagine'. 15 tracks in all, includes a bonus trading card limited to the first pressing only plus exclusive 'behind the scenes' footage on CD-ROM. Standard jewel case. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 98 Degrees Are Definitely Rising, October 1, 2000

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pomuzak (NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Revelation (Audio CD)

Finally they're back again, and this time they are better then ever. 98 Degrees have returned with an excellent album, one that I hope will top the charts because it deserves it. The sound on this album fluctuates between some R&B, Rock, Pop, and some really pretty ballads for your listening pleasure. An extra bonus is that the band WROTE most of the songs and PRODUCED them. I find it odd that this is the album which they had the most clout on, and it just happens to be their best to date. Universal Records needs to wake up, these guys have talent. Tracks like "You Should Be Mine", "Dizzy", and "Stay The Night" are definitely single-worthy, the latter being a song with a genuinely good melody that will suck you in on the first listen. Songs like "The Way You Want Me To", "Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)", and "He'll Never Be (What I Used To Be To You)" are great dance songs, and surely will all be singles also in the near future. A standout track is "The Way You Do". It was written by Drew Lachey, and it is reminiscent of "Because Of You", but this one is better. I think the only not great part of this album is "My Everything". Don't get me wrong, it's a great song. It's just a little sickening after a while, that's all. But as a whole, this is one of the best albums I have heard in a while. It's got something for everybody, and will break 98 Degrees out of the "boy band" mold. GO BUY IT! IT'S WORTH IT!

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite a Revelation, September 26, 2000

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Sammie L. Dickson (West Valley, UT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Revelation (Audio CD)

Since I can't give 4 and a half stars, I rounded up to 5 :) This CD is certainly a polishing of the already smooth 98 style. The ballads, in comparison with their old albums are even better, while the pop songs on the album are entering N Sync territory, but they have that special rounded 98° sound. Besides what's wrong with N Sync's style? 2 Million record buyers can't be wrong. But on this album, the beautiful love songs, should get the most attention. The haunting "Yesterday's Letter" with it's soulful piano, the romantic "The Way You Do", the melancholy "You Don't Know," are all key examples of the songs that deserve a close listen. But why the half off? While I respect 98° for writing part of almost every song on this album, it definitely shows they've done their homework...in cheesy cliqued pop songwriter school. I was hoping they could rise above the 'you's and do's', and put meaning above an easy rhyme. Not always the case on this album. Also, I was disappointed with the lack of accapella on this album. The interlude "Give it All" is lovely, but only 40 seconds? Come on guys, treat us fans to an entire unaccompanied ditty! Still, those are minor imperfections, just listen to the gorgeous melodies and you'll be taken away to a land of pop perfection.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow., September 28, 2000

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melissa (Ct) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Revelation (Audio CD)

This is one HECK of a "Revelation" for the Boy-Band steriotyped group. The Group co-wrote most of the songs which is a huge step for them; some words-a little cheesy and elementary, but those little odd parts are balanced out with smooth harmonies, groove-able dance tracks, and soulful ballads.

Dance tracks include; the hip hop beat "Dizzy", The regrettfull "He'll never be", and the latin-laced "Give me just on night(una noche)"

Lovey-Dovey songs include the lovable "the way you do", the sorrow-filled songs "You Don't Know" and "Yesterday's letter", and the Jessica Simpson dedicated "My everything"

I'd say this album proved that 98º outdone themselves. I suggest you give it a listen.