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Track Listings
| 1. Intro |
| 2. Everything But Mine |
| 3. Inconsolable |
| 4. Something That I Already Know |
| 5. Helpless When She Smiles |
| 6. Any Other Way |
| 7. One In a Million |
| 8. Panic |
| 9. You Can Let Go |
| 10. Trouble Is |
| 11. Treat Me Right |
| 12. Love Will Keep You Up All Night |
| 13. Unmistakable |
| 14. Unsuspecting Sunday Afternoon |
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If there is one word to describe the Backstreet Boys (BSB) it is defiant. After a three years absence, in 2005 the multi-million selling boy band decided it was time to mount a new assault. The band's distinctly 'rockier' approach marked by the introduction of live instruments was met with a barrage of vitriolic press. But two years later, Backstreet Boys really are back (albeit one member lighter - Kevin Richardson left the band on amicable terms in 2006). Unperturbed by previous criticism, they have just released their sixth album, Unbreakable.
The rocky ballads are still here but this time there is a depth of feeling that makes some of the songs a little more credible. The first single "Inconsolable" features the trademark emotional wrangling but thankfully resists boy band cliches like the diabolical key change. "Helpless When She Smiles" produced by John Shanks (Bon Jovi) is a more visionary offering with an intriguing piano melody that provides at least some edge.
"Everything But Mine" strays from typical BSB territory with its electro inspired offbeat riff - an interesting counter to the sharp falsetto vocals. "Panic" is another slightly more adventurous outing; beginning with a (tame) dubby drum & bass rhythm, it has moments of more daring musicality.
But despite a degree of experimentation there is little here to make a lasting impression. Laboured and repetitive ballads prevail. "Love Will Keep You Up All Night' is a montage of almost every love-song ever written and with a chorus reminiscent of Aerosmith's "Don't Want To Miss A Thing', sounds dated and overly earnest.
Some may doubt BSB's relevance in the notoriously fickle contemporary pop climate - and they have good reason to, for while this is a valiant effort at reinvention and an at times gutsier record, Backstreet Boys have become a pastiche of themselves - until they turn their back on ballads, this is unlikely to change. --Gemma Padley
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After waiting 2 and a half years and one member down for a new album it has been worth it. The 4 guy return with stronger voices bringing a more mature sound tending to go with the more rockier (incomplete) sound also with one or two slick r&b numbers. With no Max Martin on this album the production credits were mainly left to Dan Muckala who produced songs on the never gone album. Also John Shanks, Billy Mann and Emanuel Kiriakou help out. Standout tracks are Unmistakable, You Can Let Go, Treat Me Right, Inconsolable and my personal favourate Something that I Already Know. If you are going to buy this album buy the deluxe edition as the tracks Downpour and In Pieces are truely worth it. For anyone who is expecting The 1990's synth sounding backstreet boys....Don't
All in all a great come back
All in all a great come back
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Last night I got a sneek peak of what the album sounds like on Itunes and thought *Omg they've ruined it* but that just goes to show that 30second clips of songs really doesn't define them because I got up at the crack of dawn this morning and went down to my local music store and bought the deluxe UK version of the album with the extra tracks and it is AMAZING.
Its DEFINITELY the best album since Milennium.
It puts Black & Blue and Never Gone to shame. It's got the fantastic electronic pop songs that we all know and love reminiscent of *The One* and *Get Another Boyfriend* but much more grown up.
The ballads are a lot more powerful than the ones on Never Gone and they are all so catchy. The biggest surprise on this album is HOWIE. He's never been my fav bsb member especially after singing *My heart stays with you* which is my least fav bsb song, but his voice is amazing on this album , even A.J says so in his thank yous.
Highlights on the album are DEFINITELY
*Treat Me Right
*Nowhere to Go (only available on the Deluxe version in the UK)
*Everything But Mine
*Downpour (Deluxe Only)
Backstreet's not just back, or never gone, they're UNBREAKABLE
Its DEFINITELY the best album since Milennium.
It puts Black & Blue and Never Gone to shame. It's got the fantastic electronic pop songs that we all know and love reminiscent of *The One* and *Get Another Boyfriend* but much more grown up.
The ballads are a lot more powerful than the ones on Never Gone and they are all so catchy. The biggest surprise on this album is HOWIE. He's never been my fav bsb member especially after singing *My heart stays with you* which is my least fav bsb song, but his voice is amazing on this album , even A.J says so in his thank yous.
Highlights on the album are DEFINITELY
*Treat Me Right
*Nowhere to Go (only available on the Deluxe version in the UK)
*Everything But Mine
*Downpour (Deluxe Only)
Backstreet's not just back, or never gone, they're UNBREAKABLE
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Five little Backstreet Boys, not youngsters anymore
Kevin went off on his own, and then there were four
Four little Backstreet Boys, hopefully unbreakable
Though less than what they started with, they still sound unmistakable
This album is a welcome return for the matured though down-sized Backstreet Boys, one of the surviving groups of the mighty boy band era. Still firmly entrenched in the mainstream pop genre, this album does not disappoint, with several tracks that merit being released as singles.
First single "Inconsolable" is typical BSB, and is very similar to "Incomplete", the hit single from their last album. Other tracks to note are the upbeat "Everything But Mine", "Any Other Way", and the reggae influenced "One in a Million" and "Panic".
Of course there are the trademark BSB ballads like "Something That I Already Know", "Love Will Keep You Up All Night", "Unmistakable", and bonus tracks "Downpour" and "In Pieces" to keep ballad-lovers swooning. Another interesting track is "Treat Me Right" written by A.J. McLean of BSB and J.C. Chasez formerly of `N Sync.
A track I REALLY like is "Helpless When She Smiles", especially the chorus, which goes "I'm a house of cards in a hurricane / A reckless ride in the pouring rain", and with fourteen tracks and two bonus tracks, you're sure to find a favorite too.
Recommended for fans of mainstream radio-friendly pop music.
Amanda Richards
Kevin went off on his own, and then there were four
Four little Backstreet Boys, hopefully unbreakable
Though less than what they started with, they still sound unmistakable
This album is a welcome return for the matured though down-sized Backstreet Boys, one of the surviving groups of the mighty boy band era. Still firmly entrenched in the mainstream pop genre, this album does not disappoint, with several tracks that merit being released as singles.
First single "Inconsolable" is typical BSB, and is very similar to "Incomplete", the hit single from their last album. Other tracks to note are the upbeat "Everything But Mine", "Any Other Way", and the reggae influenced "One in a Million" and "Panic".
Of course there are the trademark BSB ballads like "Something That I Already Know", "Love Will Keep You Up All Night", "Unmistakable", and bonus tracks "Downpour" and "In Pieces" to keep ballad-lovers swooning. Another interesting track is "Treat Me Right" written by A.J. McLean of BSB and J.C. Chasez formerly of `N Sync.
A track I REALLY like is "Helpless When She Smiles", especially the chorus, which goes "I'm a house of cards in a hurricane / A reckless ride in the pouring rain", and with fourteen tracks and two bonus tracks, you're sure to find a favorite too.
Recommended for fans of mainstream radio-friendly pop music.
Amanda Richards
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
BSB are unbreakable!
Bought this CD a few weeks ago to replace my old one which was scratched and jumping.
This is such a good CD and I don't think there are any songs I'd skip (well, maybe... Read more
This is such a good CD and I don't think there are any songs I'd skip (well, maybe... Read more
Published 2 months ago by SJI29
Ummmm!!
This is a good album for being current and with the times but unfortuantely im just not loving it. I bought this the same time as Backstreet Boys Hits Volume One and I find that I... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Becky01
unbreakable by backstreet boys
Even though I hadn't heard any of the songs on this cd, I still bought it because I have other cd's by the backstreet boys and hoped that it would be as good as them. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mrs. Wendy Hope
Boys are back in town!
Their 7th album release this is another strong release from the boys! Their first album release without former band member Kevin and they still sound amazing as a foursome! Read more
Published on 21 May 2010 by Hannah Brisland
Brilliant album
Well, if you like the Backstreet Boys you won't be disappointed with this album. Kevin is missing but there are still 4 great voices here. Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2008 by S. Samraoui
Backstreet's back (and they've never been gone)
I couldn't see how I was going to like the boys latest album as much as I have all the others, but oh yes, I did. Read more
Published on 23 May 2008 by carrieann
Amazing!!
This album is a lot different from the first few albums as the guys have grown a lot and 1 member Kevin has now left, but it is still fantastic!! Read more
Published on 24 April 2008 by L. Mason
Not their best, but still damn good
Given I've been a fan of the boys since they were boys, I was quite surprised that the release of this album completely passed me by. Read more
Published on 23 April 2008 by Lucy Felthouse
Well worth the wait
Well once again the boys never dissapoint when it comes to releasing an album, Love the variation of the songs on here from Inconsolable to the excellent Treat me right. Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2008 by L. Scullion
hooray backstreet boys are definetly back!!!!
I have been an avid fan of the backstreet boys since they started out ten years ago. i luved all there albums except for the last one which had quite a different style. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2007 by J. K. Jones
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