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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Awards & Rankings

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

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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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