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67 out of 100

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8.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 50 Ratings

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  • Summary: The Backstreet Boys second album without Kevin Richardson reunites them with producer Max Martin.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. All Music Guide
    80
    On This Is Us, the group sounds great for their age, and they sound like they're at their peak.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    50
    A competent but very late-adopted pop-trance slurry.
  3. Slant Magazine
    30
    Most of the songs are just complete misfires.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
  1. GeorgeM
    10
    Just like the other record company employees on here, I love this album! Truly magnificent! A+! Better than the Beatles! Better than anything out there! Too bad old marketing schemes don't work anymore and our fanbase is in their late twenties and listening to Black Eyed Peas. Boy bands must be YOUNG; this is essential to their success. Young girls must be able to THINK/HOPE/BELIEVE they can date the band members...… Expand
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  2. SusanneB
    5
    Well, I like the boys since 11 years. I've waited for something that could beat "Backstreet's Back" or "Unbreakable" - but unfortunately "This Is Us" doesn't bring it. Too much of the same, I had the hope their music would grow with them. Solely "Bigger" gets me and is indeed nicely arranged, the rest rather reminds me of what I could get from any no name boyband out there. Nothing that would stand out from the crowd.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. jayd
    0
    Ever noticed the reviews below are written by East Indian fan boys...who have no real sense in pop music or real music in general! That says a lot.....this really sickens me! don't listen to these guys below! U can do far better then these horrid artists....or ahem.....losers!!… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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