98 Degrees

98 Degrees

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 10, 1998)
• Original Release Date: July 29, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Motown
• ASIN: B0000060NB
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #118,570 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

They may look like just another boy group, but Ohio's 98 Degrees more likely found their role models in smooth crooners Boyz II Men than in New Kids on the Block. It was backstage at a Boyz II Men concert, in fact, that they met their manager and scored a deal, going on to platinum sales in Asia (à la 'N Sync in Germany) before having a hit on home soil. That song, "Invisible Man," is just one of many supersweet slow jams on their debut that give it that slightly more credible R&B edge (others worth checking out include "Was It Something I Didn't Say?" and "Heaven's Missing an Angel"). Uptempo tracks like "Come and Get It" and "Dreaming," however, show that they still know how to pop. --Rebecca Wallwork

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a must buy for r&b listeners, June 12, 2000

By A Customer

to be honest, I bought this album just for the song "invisible man". as that song came to an end, I was going to turn off my cd player and let it be. but then, part of me was like, 'give these guys a chance'

I'm glad I did. as the songs played, I listened. the lyrics were rang true, the music beautiful. 98 degrees does not need to be compared to BSB and Nsync. they have more of an r&b flavor to their music.

favorites of mine include the mentioned "invisible man", "was it something I didn't say", "take my breath away", and "heaven's missing an angel". these songs remind me of something that boyz to men could have done. it comes as no surprise then that they are both on the same label, motown.

anyone looking for a very listenable r&b album will be very happy with this purchase. the songs will find a place in your heart. I know they did in mine.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Smooth R&B, May 11, 2000

By	Liz (Maine) - See all my reviews

I have been hooked on the music of the four talented guys of 98 Degrees since this CD came out a few years ago. They are set a breed apart from the "boy bands" and I think this is obvious after listening to this album. On their debut CD they use their amazing vocals to showcase their talent in both the areas of R&B and pop. On tracks such as "Was it Something I Didn't Say," "I Wasn't Over You," and "Invisible Man" their true R&B flavor comes through sounding very similar to BoyzIIMen. On more upbeat tracks like "Come and Get It" and "Dreaming" they show definite pop promise. Overall, this album is a beautiful blend of the two genres of music and I would reccomend it to anybody looking for a good album to relax to. It definitely gives them credibility and will surprise all of the "boy band" haters.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome cd to listen to, December 9, 2001

By	catdogkidsfirst (USA) - See all my reviews

1. Intro :39
2. Come and Get It 4:28
3. Invisible Man 4:43
4. Was It Somehting I Didn't Say 5:02
5. Take My Breath Away 4:30
6. Hand in Hand 5:18
7. Intermood :31
8. Dreaming 3:59
9. Heaven's Missing an Angel 4:01
10. I Wasn't over You 4:43
11. Completely 4:21
12. Don't Stop the Love 4:06
13. I Wanna Love You 4:32
14. This Gift (Pop Version) 4:09
15. Because of You (Hex Hector Remix) 3:38

If you enjoy listening to teen pop music or adult contemporary music, you may like listening to this cd. The 4 members of 98* include Nick Lachey, Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre, Jeff Timmons. Its tone of music is sensual, sexual, intimate, stylish, elegant and/or earnest