Billboard's Review of IWITW

Back - Index - Submissions - - What is RSS? Date: Apr 19, 2099 Source: Billboard Submitted By: Shuilee@aol.com ``I Want It That Way'' (3:33)< Jive Don't even bother wondering about a sophomore slump here. The first single from the Backstreet Boys' forthcoming ``Millennium'' is the quintet's most inspirational single ever, showcasing exquisitely layered harmonies, an instantaneous melody, and the potential to at last take these guys to the top of the pop chart. Commandeered by pop/boy band aficionado Max Martin, ``I Want It That Way'' starts with a simple acoustic guitar, sparking into a gently chugging midtempo verse, and then igniting into a chorus so exhilarating, so uplifting, that it feels almost spiritual in nature. This record demonstrates mighty growth on all fronts and should expand the Boys' reach past their teen core. And just wait until summer, when ``I Want It'' will sound oh-so-great in the car or on the beach. It certainly sets things up nicely for the album's drop date of May 18. A genuinely triumphant return that will quickly usher Backstreet back to rule the boy band roost. Comment on this item. Recent Comments Submitted by: Lemat Submitted by: John Comment on this item. Next Item: TV Review: BSB on VIVA Interactiv - a fan's point of view Prev Item: A Review of IWITW... A British Perspective