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The Backstreet Boys' eponymous debut album was released in America
nearly a full year after its original European release, and the wait
proved to be a blessing in disguise. In that year, light dance-pop —
such as the Spice Girls and Hanson — returned to the top of the
American charts, paving the way for the frothy pleasures of Backstreet
Boys. Like those groups, the Backstreet Boys divide their time between
catchy, up-tempo dance numbers and syrupy ballads, and they are as
reliant on their personality as they are their talent. As a result,
there are a couple of slow spots on the record, but each of the
singles, plus a handful of album tracks, are potent combinations of
professional hooks and personal charm that make Backstreet Boys a
thoroughly enjoyable affair.
Tracks
Title
Composer
Time
1 We've Got It Goin' On
Crichlow, Martin, Pop 3:39
2 Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)
Crichlow, Martin 3:52
3 As Long as You Love Me Martin 3:40
4
Everybody (Backstreet's Back) [Extended Version] Martin, Pop 4:38
5 All I Have to Give Full Force 4:36
6 Anywhere for You Baker,
Perry 4:40
7 Hey, Mr. DJ (Keep Playin' This Song) Allen, Campbell,
Skinner 4:42
8 I'll Never Break Your Heart Manno, Wilde 4:48
9 Darlin' Allen, Morton 5:31
10 Get Down (You're the One for Me)
Aris, Cottura 3:50
11 Set Adrift on Memory Bliss Cordes, Kemp 3:30
12 If You Want It to Be Good Girl (Get Yourself a Bad Boy) Lange
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