Backstreet's Back de Backstreet Boys
Álbum de Backstreet Boys
- Fecha de lanzamiento: 11 de Agosto de 1997
- Compositores: Max Martin, Denniz PoP, Herbert Crichlow, Robert John "Mutt" Lange, P.M. Dawn, Timmy Allen, Larry Campbell, Franciz & LePont, Brian Littrell, A.J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, Joe Smith, Johnny Wright
- Productores: Denniz PoP, Max Martin, Kristian Lundin, Timmy Allen, P.M. Dawn, Robert John "Mutt" Lange, Mr. Lee, Franciz & LePont
Backstreet's Back es un álbum de Backstreet Boys, publicado en 1997. El disco incluye 12 canciones, entre ellas «Everybody (Backstreet's Back)», «As Long as You Love Me», «All I Have to Give» y «That's the Way I Like It».
Antecedentes: la conquista global continúa
Tras el rotundo éxito de su álbum debut en Europa y Asia, la presión sobre los Backstreet Boys era inmensa. Necesitaban demostrar que no eran un fenómeno pasajero y prepararse para el asalto final al mercado más grande y difícil de todos: su propio país, Estados Unidos. "Backstreet's Back" fue el álbum con el que lograron ambos objetivos.
Este segundo trabajo internacional se grabó mientras el grupo estaba de gira constante, consolidando su estatus de superestrellas. La fórmula no cambió drásticamente: volvieron a confiar en el equipo de productores suecos liderado por Max Martin y Denniz PoP, pero también colaboraron con otros grandes nombres, como Robert John "Mutt" Lange (conocido por su trabajo con Def Leppard y Bryan Adams), lo que indica una mayor ambición musical.
Lanzamiento estratégico y la Versión estadounidense
La estrategia de lanzamiento de este álbum fue única y crucial para su éxito. "Backstreet's Back" se lanzó internacionalmente en agosto de 1997. Casi simultáneamente, se lanzó el álbum debut del grupo en Estados Unidos, que llevaba el título homónimo "Backstreet Boys". Este álbum estadounidense no era el mismo que el debut internacional de 1996. En su lugar, era una compilación que incluía los mayores éxitos de sus dos primeros álbumes internacionales.
Esta jugada maestra de Jive Records permitió que el público estadounidense recibiera un "álbum de grandes éxitos" como si fuera un debut, asegurando que cada canción fuera un éxito potencial. Canciones como "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" y "As Long as You Love Me" se asocian en Estados Unidos con su primer álbum, mientras que en el resto del mundo pertenecen a su segundo trabajo.
Análisis musical y evolución
"Backstreet's Back" muestra una notable madurez en comparación con su predecesor. Aunque la fórmula de dance-pop y baladas R&B sigue siendo el núcleo, la producción es más sofisticada y las composiciones son más complejas. La influencia de productores como "Mutt" Lange se nota en la incorporación de elementos de pop-rock y estructuras de canciones más elaboradas.
Las voces de los miembros del grupo también muestran un mayor desarrollo y confianza. Las baladas son más emotivas y las canciones de baile tienen más fuerza. El álbum solidificó el sonido característico de los Backstreet Boys: una mezcla perfecta de pop europeo, R&B estadounidense, armonías vocales impecables y estribillos masivos e inolvidables.
Análisis de las canciones principales
"Everybody (Backstreet's Back)": Posiblemente la canción más icónica del grupo. Este himno de dance-pop con toques de funk y un bajo memorable fue una idea del propio grupo. Curiosamente, al presidente de Jive no le gustó la canción al principio y no quería lanzarla como sencillo. El grupo insistió, y la canción se convirtió en un fenómeno mundial. Su legendario vídeo musical, un homenaje a las películas de terror clásicas como "Thriller" de Michael Jackson, es uno de los más recordados de los años 90 y consolidó su estatus de íconos del pop.
"As Long as You Love Me": Una balada de medio tiempo que se convirtió en otro de sus mayores éxitos. La canción, escrita por Max Martin, es un ejemplo perfecto de su habilidad para crear pop emocionalmente resonante. El vídeo, que muestra a los chicos en audiciones y con elaboradas coreografías de sillas, también se convirtió en un clásico de la época.
"All I Have to Give": Una balada con una fuerte influencia del R&B de los 90. La canción destaca por su compleja estructura de armonías y las voces principales compartidas entre los miembros, demostrando su versatilidad como grupo vocal. Fue el tercer sencillo y continuó su racha de éxitos en las listas de todo el mundo.
Rendimiento comercial y gira
"Backstreet's Back" fue un éxito comercial abrumador, superando a su predecesor. Alcanzó el número 1 en numerosos países, incluyendo Alemania, España y Canadá. En el Reino Unido, llegó al número 2. La versión estadounidense del álbum (la compilación) fue aún más exitosa, alcanzando el número 4 en el Billboard 200 y vendiendo más de 14 millones de copias solo en Estados Unidos, convirtiéndose en uno de los álbumes más vendidos de la década.
La gira que acompañó al álbum, el Backstreet's Back Tour, fue una producción masiva que los llevó por todo el mundo, desde Europa hasta Asia, y finalmente a través de Estados Unidos. Los conciertos, con sus elaboradas coreografías, cambios de vestuario y producción de alta tecnología, consolidaron su reputación como un acto en vivo de primer nivel y solidificaron la "Backstreet-manía" a nivel global.
Posición en listas (Versión Internacional):
- Alemania: 1
- España: 1
- Canadá: 1
- Reino Unido (UK): 2
- Suiza: 1
Posición en listas (Versión EE.UU.):
- Estados Unidos (USA): 4
Listado de Canciones
- Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
Vídeo
- As Long as You Love Me
As long as you love me Although loneliness has always been a friend of mine I'm leavin' my life in your hands People say I'm crazy and that I am blind Risking it all in a glance And how you got me blind is still a mystery I can't get you out of my head Don't care what is written in your history As long as you're here with me I don't care who you are Where you're from What you did As long as you love me Who you are Where you're from Don't care what you did As long as you love me Every little thing that you have said and done Feels like it's deep within me Doesn't really matter if you're on the run It seems like we're meant to be I don't care who you are (who you are) Where you're from (where you're from) What you did As long as you love me (I don't know) Who you are (who you are) Where you're from (where you're from) Don't care what you did As long as you love me (yeah) I've tried to hide it so that no one knows But I guess it shows When you look into my eyes What you did and where you're comin from I don't care, as long as you love me, baby I don't care who you are (who you are) Where you're from (where you're from) What you did As long as you love me (as long as you love me) Who you are (who you are) Where you're from (where you're from) Don't care what you did (yeah) As long as you love me (as long as you love me) Who you are (who you are) Where you're from What you did As long as you love me Who you are (who you are) Where you're from (where you're from) As long as you love me Who you are As long as you love me What you did (I don't care) As long as you love me - All I Have to Give
Nick: I don't know what he does To make you cry But I'll be there to make You smile I don't have A fancy car To get to you I'd walk A thousand miles Brian: I don't care If he buys you nice things Does his gifts come from the heart? I don't know But if you were my girl, I'd make it so we'd never be apart Chorus: But my love is All I Have to Give Without you I don't Think I can live I wish I could give The world to you But love is all I have to give Howie: When you talk (When you talk) Does it seem like he's not even listenin' to a word You say? That's okay baby Just tell me your problems I'll try my best To kiss them all away Aj: Does he leave (Does he leave) When you need him the most Does his friends get all Your time? Baby please I'm on my knees Prayin' for the day That you'll be mine Chorus: But my love is all I Have to Give Without you I don't Think I can live I wish I could give The world to you But love is all I have to give Nick: Hey girl, I don't want you To cry no more inside Howie: Oooh, all the money In the world Brian: Could never add up to Aj: All the love I have inside Chorus: But my love is all I Have to Give Without you I don't Think I could live I wish I could give The world to you But love is all I have to give Nick: To you. Brian: Ooooooooooh All: With out you I don't Think I could live Give the world to you, lady But love is all I have to give Brian: That's all I got give Chorus (fades) - That's the Way I Like It
- 10, 000 Promises
- Like a Child
Letra
I could right the wrongs that made you cry I make a promise not to say good-night "Cause I'm holding on With a love so strong And I can't take a day without you by my side Girl if i could change If I could change your mind Baby you could help me wipe these tears from my eyes Chours: Girl don't stop The sun from shining down on me 'Cause I can't face another day without your smile And if you take away the love and arms that surround me The I might break down and cry just like a child Girl,I can't belong and I won't be free If I fail to bring your lovin' back to me So I'm pressin' on I hope you understand There's a broken heart that lies inside your hands So if I could change And it won't hurt your pride Baby you could help me stop these tears that I cry (Chours) Like a child Just like a child With the spirits running free She showed my why Oh, she did Backstreet Boys - Like A Child From the album "Backstreet's Back" - Buy This Album Send this artist a tip! Visit Fairtunes.com! If I could right the wrongs that made you cry I make a promise not to say good-night "Cause I'm holding on With a love so strong And I can't take a day without you by my side Girl if i could change If I could change your mind Baby you could help me wipe these tears from my eyes Chours: Girl don't stop The sun from shining down on me 'Cause I can't face another day without your smile And if you take away the love and arms that surround me The I might break down and cry just like a child Girl,I can't belong and I won't be free If I fail to bring your lovin' back to me So I'm pressin' on I hope you understand There's a broken heart that lies inside your hands So if I could change And it won't hurt your pride Baby you could help me stop these tears that I cry (Chours) Like a child Just like a child With the spirits running free She showed my why Oh, she did Like a child(oh baby) Just like a child Think of what our love could be If our hearts could set us free Like a child (Chours) Like a child(oh baby) Just like a child Think of what our love could be If our hearts could set us free Like a child (Chours) - Hey, Mr. DJ (Keep Playin' This Song)
- Set Adrift on Memory Bliss
Letra
Dadadadadada Dadadadadada Dadadadadada dadadadada (On memory's bliss of you) Dadadadadada Dadadadadada Dadadadadada (oh) dadadadada The candle plays the hourglass The days go and all I do is Think of you and wonder where you are at night Oh I remember everything Every smile, and even all The reasons why you say I pushed you out of my life [Chorus:] Baby you set me... (Hahahahaha) Baby you set me... (Dadadadadada) Set adrift on memory's bliss of you (dadadadada) Baby you set me... (Hahahahaha Dadadadadada) Set adrift on memory's bliss of you (dadadadada) Destiny is everything Reality's replaced you with The biggest empty void I've ever had in life (ever had in life) ohh Bet you say that I don't care I bet you say that I don't even think of you But God knows how wrong you are Baby will you be there when the morning comes? (Baby will you be there?) Just give me time (just give me time) To fix my life (to fix my life, baby) Baby will you be there when I open my eyes? After all the time I've spent, wishing you [Chorus:] Sadness that overwhelmed me My mind flies and carelessly Imagines that you're happy with your life right now oh I guess that's just the was it goes Forever's gone so now I must Place you with all the things that I can never have [Chorus:] So come on now (Hahahahaha) I know this much is true (Dadadadadada) I know this much is true (dadadadada Hahahahaha) - That's What She Said
- Anywhere for You
I'd go anywhere for you Anywhere you asked me to I'd do anything for you Anything you want me to I'd walk halfway around the world For just one kiss from you Far beyond the call of love The sun, the stars, the moon As long as your love's there to lead me I won't lose my way, believe me Even trough the darkest night you know Chorus: I'd go anywhere for you Anywhere you asked me to I'd do anything for you Anything you want me to Your love as far as I can see Is all I'm ever gonna need There's one thing for sure I know it's true Baby, I'd go anywhere for you I used to think that dreams were just For sentimental fools And I'd never find someone Who'd give their love so true But I knew the very minute Couldn't live my life without you in it And now I want the whole wide world To know Chorus Hey baby, hey baby, hey baby, oohhh (2x) Chorus (2x) - If You Want It to Be Good Girl (Get Yourself a Bad Boy)
Letra
If you want it to be good girl Get yourself a bad boy Bad boy, bad boy, bad boy Yeah, I like this, haha Oh yes, ooh how, I like this If you want it to be wild Gotta know just who to dial baby That's me If you really like it hot Get someone who hits the spot honey Oh yes And if you wanna get it done Babe, you gotta get the one The one who's got it going on If you wanna make it last Gotta know just who to ask Babe he's gotta be the best And that's me. Chorus: If you want it to be good girl Get yourself a bad boy If you really want it good girl Get yourself a bad boy Get it like it could be, would be, Yeah like it should be If you want it to be good girl Get yourself a bad boy If you like it innovative Better get someone creative honey, yes And if you want it to be jammin' Gotta get somebody slammin' baby Oh yes And if you wanna get it done Babe, you've gotta get the one The one who's got it going on And if you wanna make it last Gotta know just who to ask Babe he's gotta be the best And that's me. Chorus Now listen, These are things Your mama shouldn't know These are things I really wanna show These are things I wanna show you how So won't you let me show you right now Oh baby And if you, yes And if you wanna get it done Babe you've gotta get the one The one who's got it going on If you wanna make it last Gotta know just who to ask Baby he's gotta be the best If you want it to be good girl Get yourself a bad boy, that's why If you really want it good girl Gotta get yourself a bad boy If you really want it, if you really want it Get it like it could be, would be, Yeah, like it should be If you want it to be good, gotta be like it should But if you really want it good (ow, ow) If you really want it good (I like this) If you really want it good (If you really) If you really want it good (Ooh ooh) If you really want it good (Ah, um) If you really want it good (Ah, um) If you really want it good (Come on) If you really want it good (I'm your bad boy, I'm your bad boy) If you really want it good (Oh yeah, I like this) If you really want it good (If you want it bad baby....) - If I Don't Have You