Black & Blue
by Backstreet Boys
  • Record Label: Jive
  • Release Date: Nov 21, 2000
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 79 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 79
  3. Negative: 10 out of 79

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  1. ChelesaA
    May 1, 2006
    8
    You have to be a true Backstreet fan and know what they went thorugh to create this album. yes it doesnt compare to the others but it still sounds like backstreet. They made this album for us to enjoy. If you dont like it oh well... some other s may and its what they are into.
  2. brital
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    It is a great album... By far one of my favourites...
  3. MaryS.
    May 14, 2005
    10
    Amazing...I'm going to love them forever
  4. KortneyJ
    Feb 14, 2004
    10
    I love this cd! I love all the songs! This is a great cd for a BSB fan.
  5. KrystinL.
    Apr 3, 2001
    10
    This is their best album next to Millennium. The songs are smooth, the rhythms are awesome, and the dance tracks are irresistable...anything less than a 9 on this album is obsurd!

Awards & Rankings

49
#49 Most Discussed Album of 2000
48
#48 Most Shared Album of 2000

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Billboard
    70
    Beyond ballads, "Black & Blue" crackles with funk-inflected uptempo ditties that are notable for their rough edges.
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  2. Dot Music
    50
    Unfortunately, over a third of the songs on this album are ballads, and most of them are fillers at that.
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  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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