In a World Like This
by Backstreet Boys
  • Record Label: BMG
  • Release Date: Jul 30, 2013
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Jul 29, 2013
    83
    The Backstreet Boys adopt a streamlined--dare we say mature--sound on their eighth album. [2 Aug 2013, p.67]
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  2. Boston Globe
    Jul 30, 2013
    70
    Whether it’s literally providing oxygen like some kind of romantic scuba mask on “Breathe” or helping get the party started on Euro-disco throbbers like “Permanent Stain,” it is taking care of business.
  3. AllMusic
    Jul 29, 2013
    70
    Perhaps there are moments where texture trumps composition, but overall In a World Like This is a surprisingly mature and fine record from a former boy band that seems unafraid to act its age.
  5. Los Angeles Times
    Jul 30, 2013
    63
    Is anything here going to be as iconic in their catalog as "Everybody"? Probably not. But there are far worse records than this to greet you at the pearly gates.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 28
  3. Negative: 4 out of 28
  1. warrenworld
    May 4, 2014
    10
    After 20 Years, BSB is Now Acknowledging the Other Type of Boy Bands, Drawing Inspiration from the Original (Beatles) and the Most CurrentAfter 20 Years, BSB is Now Acknowledging the Other Type of Boy Bands, Drawing Inspiration from the Original (Beatles) and the Most Current (One Direction)… Full Review »
  2. TomRider
    Nov 7, 2013
    10
    If someone would say why 10 then here's the answer :
    Its their first album with Kevin's beautiful voice back.
    The tone of the songs of this    If someone would say why 10 then here's the answer :
    Its their first album with Kevin's beautiful voice back.
    The tone of the songs of this album touches the heart and it feels like you are the one who is singing the songs.
    The melodies are really perfects.
    Backing vocals and sound mixing is above average.
    There's diversity in both the music and vocals.
    This album is not just like Boy Band stuff there's pretty mature sound in it.
    And that's all.
    I recommend this album to every one who liked Millennium and Never Gone of BSB.    … Full Review »
  3. TSchub
    Aug 1, 2013
    6
    Coulda been better, and not their best stuff. Lyrics were almost laughable at times. However, there are a few tracks that carry the album toCoulda been better, and not their best stuff. Lyrics were almost laughable at times. However, there are a few tracks that carry the album to what they are known for, which is far above most pop music these days.… Full Review »
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