Backstreet Boys [ENHANCED CD] [ENHANCED]

Backstreet Boys

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 12, 1997)
• Original Release Date: 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Jive
• ASIN: B00000053X
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (308 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,599 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

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The world may be divided into two camps when it comes to the Orlando-based Backstreet Boys--detractors and hard-core fans--but no one can deny the fact that the boys produce perfectly polished pop that sells. The hits on this album speak for themselves: "Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)," "As Long as You Love Me," and "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)." If you're not one of the disciples, however, you may want to steer clear: lackluster attempts at R&B, saccharine ballads, and a murderous remake of PM Dawn's "Set Adrift on Memory Bliss" make this a slick production but little more. --Rebecca Wallwork

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hype, Hype, Hype...Forget That, Listen To It!, December 14, 1999

By	Jim Dempsey (San Antonio, Texas) - See all my reviews

OK, some people may just pass on the Backstreet Boys simply because they think they are just another one of those teenybopper face bands that will become VERY big, then just grow "un-cute" and disappear into the 99 cent bin in a few years. Remember New Kids on The Block? Thought so. That is what happened to them.

Now, what makes the Backstreet Boys different, is that they have pure singing talent. Listen to their harmonies. SOLID. Listen to their songs. They ALL can sing. They can sing lead, they can do back-ups. They even play instruments (which I have recently seen from some concert footage.) Talent, people...all talent. I think the Backstreet Boys will be around for awhile. Just listen to them.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars They've Got it Goin' On.....Now and Forever!, August 28, 2000

By A Customer

This CD has a mix of everything from r&b, pop, and soft ballads. Here is a review on their whole CD.

1. "We've Got it Goin' On" has a great beat. The song says it all about the Backstreet Boys. Even though I agree with the idea, but I don't really like it because I kind of like soft ballads. 3 out of 5

2. "Quit Playing Games With My Heart" has great lyrics and it's a really cute song 5 out of 5

3. "As Long as You Love Me" explains that even though they are a unique song. 5 out of 5

4. "Backstreet's Back" is my least favorite because it has a lot group, they have different personality. It's a very cool and of repeating lyrics which reminds of Nsync. (Not a good thing)3 out of 5

5. "All I have Give" is the sweetest song I have ever heard. It tells that even though a guy buys you a lot of cool stuff, and spends a lot of money on you, he doesn't give you enough time or love. 5 out of 5

6. "Anywhere for you" has great music and lyrics that can melt you. 5 out of 5

7. "Hey Mr. DJ" nice, kind of an r and b sound, great beat, and cool dance song. 5 out of 5

8. "I'll Never Break Your Heart" is very mature, sincere, and beautiful lyrics. 10 out of 5.

9. "Darlin" not exactly my favorite song, but it's an okay. It's one of those songs you don't want to hear too many times. 4 out of 5

10. "Get Down" Cool song. I love it. Get up and dance everybody! 5 out of 5

11. "Set Adrift on Memory Bliss" is a nice, soft song. It just puts me to sleep. zzzzzzzzzz....zzzzzzzzz....zzzzzzzz 5 out of 5

12. "If You Want it to be Good Girl" cool song, a little different from Backstreet style. 5 out of 5

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Oh, Freedom!, November 2, 1999

By	Gordie (L.A.) - See all my reviews

Freedom of speech is a great thing I guess, because it allows someone to compare the Beach Boys to [gulp!] the Backstreet Boys. Brian Wilson was a musical genious - a composer, arranger, performer, and producer. The Backstreet Boys are studio singers, any one of whom is replaceable any time. Staying power? Don't bet on it. These are the future stars of VH-1's "Where ARE They Now? As for the album - there are a couple of good songs, but overall it's just kind of weak. 1-star.