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61 out of 100

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7.6 out of 10

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 10
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  1. All Music Guide
    80
    So, the ballads are smoother than ever, and their dance numbers hit harder, all in an attempt to keep their throne. It works, even if it takes a couple spins before you can discern the future singles and even if there is a bit of filler on the record, since the Backstreets' material isn't just stronger than that of their peers, but their voices are stronger, all adding up to teen pop that is unquestionably the state of the art.
  2. Rolling Stone
    60
    Lacking 'N Sync's tireless dancing talents or Britney's demented fashion sense, the Boys still harmonize as well as the faceless background singers who prop up lesser pop puppets.
  3. Q Magazine
    60
    The sound has changed little, and the level of emoting none. Still, thunderous grooves such as Everyone and Shining Star continue to be virtually irresistible, while the quieter moments, including the hit single Shape Of My Heart will wow the ladies and the more sensitive gents for a while yet

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  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
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  1. brital
    10
    It is a great album... By far one of my favourites...
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  2. MaryS.
    10
    Amazing...I'm going to love them forever
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  3. MattM
    5
    I really liked the single "Shape Of My Heart" so I bought the album. It's very disappointing in most respects. The upbeat pop standards are all that work on this album. The ballads are really sticky and incredibly sappy. The guys are all very talented, but their material needs to be better.… Expand
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