Álbum Unbreakable (Backstreet Boys)

Unbreakable de Backstreet Boys

Álbum de Backstreet Boys

2007
★★★★★
Basado en 67 votos
  • Fecha de lanzamiento: 24 de Octubre de 2007
  • Sello Discográfico: Jive
  • Compositores: Jess Cates, Lindy Robbins, Emanuel Kiriakou, Mitch Allan, Kara DioGuardi, David Hodges, Brett James, Billy Mann, Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean, JC Chasez, Ron Feemster
  • Productores: Dan Muckala, Emanuel Kiriakou, John Shanks, Rob Wells, The Runners, JC Chasez, Neff-U

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Unbreakable es un álbum de Backstreet Boys, publicado en 2007 por Jive. El disco incluye 14 canciones, entre ellas «Intro», «Everything But Mine», «Inconsolable» y «Something That I Already Know».

Antecedentes: una nueva etapa como cuarteto

Tras la exitosa gira de "Never Gone", los Backstreet Boys se enfrentaron a su mayor desafío hasta la fecha: la marcha amistosa de Kevin Richardson en 2006. Por primera vez en su historia, el grupo decidía continuar como un cuarteto. "Unbreakable" fue su primer álbum en esta nueva configuración, y el título en sí mismo era una declaración de intenciones: pese a los cambios y los desafíos, su vínculo y su carrera eran irrompibles.

El álbum representó un esfuerzo consciente por consolidar el sonido más maduro que habían explorado en "Never Gone", pero refinándolo y volviendo a incorporar elementos del pop contemporáneo. El objetivo era crear un disco que demostrara su viabilidad como cuarteto y que atrajera tanto a su base de fans leal como a un público de radio más adulto.

Grabación y producción

La grabación de "Unbreakable" vio al grupo colaborar de nuevo con productores como Dan Muckala y John Shanks, quienes habían trabajado en su anterior álbum. También buscaron nuevos colaboradores como Emanuel Kiriakou, quien produjo el primer sencillo. El sonido del álbum es una mezcla de pop-rock, baladas de piano y R&B contemporáneo, con un enfoque en melodías fuertes y, como siempre, sus características armonías vocales.

Pese a la ausencia de Kevin, el grupo se aseguró de que el sonido vocal siguiera siendo rico y completo. Las armonías se reorganizaron para cuatro voces, y el resultado fue un sonido pulido y sofisticado que demostró que la esencia de los Backstreet Boys permanecía intacta. El álbum tiene una producción muy cuidada, con un sonido que equilibra la instrumentación orgánica con elementos pop modernos.

Claves musicales y temáticas

"Unbreakable" es un álbum de pop adulto y contemporáneo. Las canciones exploran temas de amor, pérdida, resiliencia y esperanza. La ausencia de Richardson le da al álbum un tono ligeramente diferente, pero la calidad de la composición y la interpretación vocal se mantienen en un nivel muy alto. Es un disco consistente que muestra a un grupo en transición, adaptándose a una nueva realidad y haciéndolo con gracia y profesionalismo.

El álbum evita las tendencias pasajeras del pop de la época, optando por un sonido más atemporal. Las baladas poderosas son de nuevo un punto fuerte, pero también hay espacio para temas de medio tiempo con influencias de R&B y pop-rock enérgico.

Los temas más destacados

"Inconsolable": El primer sencillo es una balada de piano dramática que recuerda al estilo de "Incomplete". La canción, con su estribillo arrollador y su producción épica, fue un éxito moderado en todo el mundo y demostró que el grupo podía seguir ofreciendo las baladas poderosas por las que eran conocidos. El vídeo musical, con su estética cinematográfica, complementó el tono emotivo de la canción.

"Helpless When She Smiles": El segundo sencillo es otra balada de pop-rock, originalmente grabada por el grupo de pop holandés Bastion. La versión de los Backstreet Boys es más grandiosa y pulida, y se convirtió en una de las favoritas de los fans. La canción destaca por su melodía memorable y sus armonías impecables.

"Something That I Already Know": Una balada de desamor que muestra un lado más vulnerable del grupo. La canción, coescrita por Kara DioGuardi y David Hodges (ex-Evanescence), tiene una producción más sobria que permite que la emoción de las voces brille.

"Unsuspecting Sunday Afternoon": La canción de cierre es una de las más ambiciosas del álbum. Dividida en dos partes, comienza como una balada de piano antes de transformarse en un himno de rock con influencias de Queen. Es una pieza musicalmente compleja que muestra la creciente madurez artística del grupo.

Cifras y presentación en directo

"Unbreakable" tuvo un buen debut, alcanzando el número 7 en el Billboard 200 en Estados Unidos. Tuvo un éxito particularmente fuerte en Japón, donde debutó en el número 1 y se convirtió en uno de los álbumes occidentales más vendidos del año. Aunque no alcanzó las ventas de sus álbumes anteriores, demostró que los Backstreet Boys seguían teniendo una base de fans leal y global.

La gira mundial, The Unbreakable Tour, fue un éxito y los llevó por todo el mundo durante más de un año. La gira fue aclamada por su producción y por la energía del grupo como cuarteto, demostrando que seguían siendo un acto en vivo formidable.

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Listado de Canciones

  1. Intro0:58

    Letra

    Last night I saw the fireworks The kind of pain that never hurts The one you hate to love is made for you Another unsuspecting Sunday afternoon Sunday afternoon
  2. Everything But Mine4:06

    Letra

    [Brian:] Walking along the sky Chasing a glimpse of you Painting a world with stars I found inside your eyes Up here above the haze Everything looks so clear Wondering what it would be like if you were here [Nick:] And time takes time ([Howie:] takes time) But I can't wait To tell you how I feel [Chorus:] Oh, you're the calm when my world is crashing My heart, my blood, my passion Why, tell me why You're everything but mine I hold you close when it all goes crazy And through it all, you'll be my lady Why, tell me why You're everything Everything but mine [Aj:] You don't have to be afraid Of somebody else's touch Just gimme a chance to prove Just how you should be loved [Nick:] And time, it takes time ([Howie:] takes time) It's not too late To tell you how I feel [Repeat Chorus] [Aj:] Everything but mine Mine I know, oh baby Someday you'll come around I'm gonna leave the light on And I won't let you down No I won't let you down [All:] I won't let you down [Repeat Chorus] [Aj:] You're everything but mine You're everything but mine You're the sun, you're the star You're the moon, you're the rain Love your lips, love your eyes Drivin' me insane, oh baby, baby Everything but mine You're everything but mine
  3. Inconsolable3:37

    Letra

    I close the door Like so many times, so many times before Filmed like a scene on the cutting room floor I wanna let you walk away tonight without a word I try to sleep, yeah But the clock is stuck on thoughts of you and me A thousand more regrets unraveling, Oooh, if you were here right now, I swear I'd tell you this [Chorus:] Baby I don't wanna waste another day Keepin it inside, it's killing me Cause all I ever wanted comes right down to you, to you I wish that I could find the words to say Baby I would tell you, every time you leave I'm inconsolable I climb the walls, yeah I can see the edge, But I can't take the fall, no I've memorized the number So why can't I make the call Maybe cause I know you'll always be with me In the possibility [Chorus:] No, no, no I don't wanna be like this I just wanna let you know That everything I hold in Is everything I can't let go (oooh, can't let go) Cause baby... [Chorus:] Don't you know it baby I don't wanna waste another day I wish that I could find the words to say Baby I would tell you, every time you leave I'm inconsolable Yeah, yeah, yeah Oooh, I'm inconsolable Whoaa yeah I'm inconsolable
  4. Something That I Already Know3:29

    Letra

    [Aj:] Here we are, seven days And seven nights of empty tries It's ritual, habitual But it's never gonna work this time [Brian:] We're to the point of no return And along the way the only thing we've learned Is how to hurt each other [Aj:] I'm looking back and wondering why It took so long to realize That nothing's changed, it never will All these years of standing still And still we stay in all this pain And nothing's gonna make it go away [Chorus (emphasis on Nick):] I don't wanna wait another minute Put me out of my misery I can read your mind baby you're not in it And we're not what we used to be No you wouldn't have to lie to me If you would only let me go And I don't wanna wait another minute to hear Something that I already know I know, I know, I know Something that I already know I know, I know, I know [Aj:] So save your voice Don't waste your breath Can't you see we're at the end And this goodbye is permanent So wish me well and try to forget [Nick:] And all the fights And all the ways We almost made it But we never did And it's finally come to this [Repeat Chorus] [Aj/All:] We can not hide what we've become So sick and tired of being numb It's done, it's done It's done [Chorus ii:] I don't wanna wait another minute Put me out of my misery I can read your mind baby you're not in it And we're not what we used to be No, you wouldn't have to lie to me If you would only let me go And I don't wanna wait another minute to hear Something that I already know I know, I know, I know Something that I already know I know, I know, I know Something that I already know I know, I know, I know I know, 'cause I know
  5. Helpless When She Smiles4:05

    Letra

    [AJ] She keeps her secrets In her eyes She wraps the truth Inside her lies Just when I can't say What she's done to me She comes to me And leads me back to paradise She's so hard to hold But I can't let go [Chorus] I'm a house of cards in a hurricane A reckless fire In the pouring rain She cuts me and the pain Is all I wanna feel She tears away just like a child She drives me crazy Drives me wild But I'm helpless when she smiles [Howie] Oh when she smiles, she smiles [Brian] Maybe I'd fight if I could (maybe I'd fight it if I could) It hurts so bad But feels so good She opens up just like A rose to me When she's close to me Anything she'd ask me to I would It's out of control But I can't let go [Repeat Chorus] When she looks at me I get so weak [Repeat Chorus]
  6. Any Other Way3:23

    Letra

    [Nick] There you go caught you crashin' my dreams again Just when I'm trying to get over you I tell my heart but I can't seem to comprehend A day without you [AJ] Now you've carved out a life But I wear the scars Reminding me by the hour That it's time to accept that's the way the things are I wish I could but [All] I can't imagine it any other way A world without you is only wasted space [All/Brian] You're gone and I'll always wonder Why it can't be any other way Any other way [Brian] Since you drained all the color out of the sky How am I supposed to feel? It's like I'm livin' in somebody else's life Tell me it's not real [All] I can't imagine it any other way A world without you is only wasted space [All/Brian] You're gone and I'll always wonder [All/AJ] Why it can't be any other way [All] I can't imagine it any other way ([Brian] Any other way) A world without you is only wasted space [All/Brian] You're gone and I'll always wonder [All/AJ] Why it can't be any other way [Howie] Like we never had a falling out Like the tears had never hit the ground Like you're still here You're still here [Brian:] Since you drained all the color out of the sky [All] I can't imagine it any other way A world without you is only wasted space [All/Brian/AJ] You're gone and I'll always wonder Why it can't be any other way Any other way [All] I can't imagine it any other way ([AJ] Why does it have to be) A world without you is only wasted space ([AJ] Why does it have to be) [All/Brian] You're gone and I'll always wonder Why it can't be any other way Any other way Any other way
  7. One In A Million3:32

    Letra

    [Aj/Nick:] She wakes up with the sun She throws on her clothes Hoping her car will start The second time around The day has begun The line's out the door Serving up fraps Until she can't take anymore I see it in her broken smile Oh why [Chorus:] Wish I could tell her You're one in a million You're going the distance, babe You're gonna work it out someday I wish I could tell her You're one in a million But you never even look my way [Howie/Nick:] No she never looks my way She never, never, ever looks my way She ties up her hair Her makeup is smeared Wiping the tears that she wants no one to see She screams on the pain I hear every word Why don't you know how beautiful you are Just see it in my broken smile [Repeat Chorus:] [Brian/Howie:] If I could be the light To guide you through the darkness baby If I could be the one To change the ending to your story I'd be one in a million I'd be one in a million Someday I will tell her You're gonna work it out someday [Repeat Chorus]
  8. Panic2:54

    Letra

    [Nick] Stop it, stop it Stop it, stop it Go, stop and go I just hit static I used to read you Loud and clear Not like this It's so erratic [Brian] And I'm not rational When I [Brian/Howie D] see you around [Brian] Your inconsistency And you know it's [Brian/Howie D] dragging me down [Brian] You're so conflicted baby [All] You're always walking away ([Howie D] Walking away) One step and everything's over ([Howie D] Everything's over) And you're running back to me You say I let you down ([Howie D] Let you down) Baby take me in or just take me out I'm already dead [Brian] I already said ([All]I already said) [Brian] I'm sorry [Nick] Stop it I've made mistakes I've been an addict A blind fanatic Don't you know You're not immune to the panic With somebody [Brian] When the snow hits your skin The cold don't last forever But you're livin' again If you don't let seasons change [All] You're always walking away ([Howie D] Walking away) One step and everything's over ([Howie D] Everything's over) And you're running back to me You say I let you down ([Howie D] Let you down) Baby take me in or just take me out I'm already dead [Brian] I already said ([All]I already said) [Brian] I'm sorry [Aj] How many times do I have to say it Before you believe me [Nick] Stop it, stop it Stop and go [All] Panic! [All] You're always walking away ([Howie D] Walking away) One step and everything's over ([Howie D] Everything's over) And you're running back to me You say I let you down ([Howie D] Let you down) Baby take me in or just take me out I'm already dead [Brian] I already said ([All]I already said) [Brian] I'm sorry
  9. You Can Let Go3:32

    Letra

    [Aj:] I can see in your eyes Broken windows, fallen skies Baby, baby what you hidin' from The light that followed you around Lately nowhere to be found Don't you know that I'm your place to run [Brian:] You been holding on so long Tryin' to make believe that nothing's wrong Not letting it show And there ain't nothing you can do To make me turn away from you I need you to know [Howie:] That you can let go [Aj:] Sifting through shattered dreams Livin' in the in between Baby, babe it's gonna be alright (You can let go) When you're lost, let down, disappointed And jerked around in this cold, cold world I will always be by your side [Nick:] You been holding on so long Tryin' to make believe that nothing's wrong Not letting it show There ain't nothin' you can do To make me turn away from you I need you to know [Howie:] That you can let go [Aj:] Don't be afraid when you're falling apart Don't hesitate I'll be right where you are Open your eyes there's a crack in the dark [Brian:] Never let me see you cry You locked it somewhere deep inside Baby, baby let me hold you tight [Howie:] Make it alright [All:] Baby, baby gonna be alright Cause I'm by your side When the whole world turns against you (I won't turn against you) Not letting it show Baby, babe gonna be alright Cause I'm by your side When the whole world turns against you You can let go [Nick/All:] You been holding on so long Tryin' to make believe that nothing's wrong Not letting it show You can let go There ain't nothing you can do To make me turn away from you I need you to know
  10. Trouble Is3:33

    Letra

    [Howie:] How come you never know What you got until it's gone Too bad Because I never felt so good with anyone How fooled was I into thinking I was gonna be alright Okay Fine [Nick/Howie:] So every day I try a little harder To forget her Lie here convince myself Tomorrow will be better [Chorus:] The trouble is I can't get her out of my mind When I close my eyes at night Who's gonna save me Now she's gone The trouble is there's a part of me That still can't let go of her memory And now I know what it is Love is what the trouble is [Howie:] Love is what the trouble is [Aj:] How come she said You never wear your heart Where I can see Too bad Cause now I'm the one Who's sorry How stupid was I into thinking I was gonna be alright Okay Fine So everyday I find a little something To remind me No matter how I try I can't put the past behind me [Repeat Chorus] [Aj:] Love has let me go I'm alright, I'm okay I'll be fine, give it time [All:] But the only trouble is I can't get her out of my mind When I close my eyes at night Who's gonna save me Now she's gone (she's gone) The trouble is there's a part of me That still can't let go of her memory (I just can't) And now I know what it is (now I know) And now I know what it is Cause love is what the trouble is The trouble Love... Love is what the trouble is
  11. Treat Me Right4:10

    Letra

    [Aj] The first night that we met I will never forget Baby, you were a star From that point in time It was always you and I shining So beautiful When we're out with your friends You treat me like I'm dead It was like I'm invisible [Nick] ([All] I can't let it go) That was unforgettable ([All] I can't let it go) I just wanna let you know ([All] I can't let it go) Situations unlivable ([All] I can't let it go) I can't let it go ([All] I can't let it go) [All] Tell me what you say that you want me All you ever do girl is push all my buttons You always bring me down in public When nobody's around you say that you love me Make me say oh no I see you all alone I'm halfway out the door Unless you turn around And you treat me right [Brian] Oh, you got me twisted Oh, you got me twisted I'm not someone you can just disrespect How would you feel if you were in my shoes Feelin' used with your heart bruised [Nick] ([All] I can't let it go) The situations critical ([All] I can't let it go) Relationship is pitiful ([All] I can't let it go) Everything's falling apart ([All] I can't let it go) Cause you're so hypocritical [All] Tell me what you say that you want me All you ever do girl is push all my buttons You always bring me down in public When nobody's around you say that you love me Make me say oh no I see you all alone I'm halfway out the door Unless you turn around And you treat me right [All] You're just no good for me You're no good for me You're just no good for me I know you're no good for me [Howie] You know It's wrong to treat me cold I've no one to hold One day I'm gonna say goodbye What's it gonna be Girl I'm gonna leave Unless you turn around And treat me right [All] Tell me what you say that you want me All you ever do girl is push all my buttons You always bring me down in public When nobody's around you say that you love me Make me say oh no I see you all alone I'm halfway out the door Unless you turn around And you treat me right [Howie] Just treat me right Just treat me right [Brian] Say that you want me [Howie:] Just treat me right Just treat me right [Repeat Chorus]
  12. Love Will Keep You Up All Night4:14

    Letra

    [Brian:] I won't tell nobody I'll just scream it in my mind Nothing good in life is scripted It's not like we predicted That the one you want Is gonna be the one you thought [Nick:] I won't tell nobody But I won't live like a prisoner Nothing has to be so perfect Can you tell me was it worth it Because her heart can't lie And even though her face may try Love can keep you up all night [Chorus (mainly Nick):] Cause love will keep you up all night It's not something you can decide One day you're all alone The next you're crying on the phone Love will keep you up all night You got a taste of sweet divine It took you to the other side Love will keep you up all night [Brian:] If I don't tell a living soul Still everyone would know Yes they would It's always three am somewhere You know it when you get there [Aj:] Some people try to cover it up Some people think it's never enough (never enough) [Chorus (mainly aj):] Cause love will keep you up all night It's not something you can decide One day you're all alone The next you're crying on the phone Love will keep you up all night You got a taste of sweet divine It took you to the other side Love will keep you up all night [Nick:] I don't mean to scare you But everybody has a first time One day when you're old and gray Don't look back and never say You should have tried Stayed up all night Love will keep you up all night It's not something you can decide [Aj:] One day you're all alone The next you're crying on the phone [All:] Love will keep you up all night You got a taste of sweet divine It took you to the other side To the other side Love will keep you up all night It's not something you can decide One day you're all alone The next you're cryin', you're cryin' Love will keep you up all night You got a taste of sweet divine It took you to the other side Love will keep you up all night Love will keep you up all night [Aj:] Love will keep you up all night
  13. Unmistakable3:48

    Letra

    [Brian:] Anytime, anywhere, anyplace You could be anyone today Maybe I would recognize you On a crowded street [Aj:] Maybe you'll take me by surprise Will you be the one I had in mind [Chorus (emphasis on aj):] There'll come a day When you'll walk out of my dreams Face to face Like I'm imagining Baby how can I be sure That you're the one I'm waiting for Will you be unmistakable [Aj:] Unmistakable [Nick:] People say we're watching our lives Through a glass Desperately waiting on a chance I know you're out there Holding on, holding out for me [Aj:] How are we to know the time is right What if you're here and I'm just blind [Repeat Chorus (emphasis on Nick)] [Nick:] How can I know a song I never heard How will I know your voice When you haven't said a word [Aj:] How do I know how this will end Before we begin [Nick:] Before we begin [Howie:] There'll come a day When you walk out of my dreams [All:] Face to face (face to face) Like I'm imagining (Like I'm imagining) Baby, how can I be sure (how can I be sure) That you're the one I'm waiting for (You're the one I'm waiting for) Will you be (will you be) Will you be (will you be) [Aj:] Unmistakable Unmistakable
  14. Unsuspecting Sunday Afternoon3:22

    Letra

    [Brian:] How come I was the last to know Took the stage then you stole the show Another unsuspecting sunday afternoon I was captured by that stare Now I'm shattered, but I don't care And the people walking by don't have a clue [Brian/AJ:] That I kissed your face [Brian] Till the sun was in our eyes Till the afternoon arrived [Brian/AJ] And I can't explain [Brian] Last night I saw the fireworks The kind of pain that never hurts The one you hate to love is made for you Another unsuspecting Sunday afternoon [Nick:] Monday is a funny thing Still waiting for the phone to ring Will my imagination take it slow? After Saturday, my life is changed In a moment it was rearranged Strange how easy it is letting go [Nick/AJ/Brian:] And I miss your face Like the sun was in my eyes And now I'm running blind And I can't explain [Nick] Last night I saw the fireworks The kind of pain that never hurts The one you hate to love is made for you Another unsuspecting Sunday afternoon [Brian/Howie:] This sweet relief Unexpected things Is this the end or only the beginning [All:] I miss your face Like the sun was in my eyes(Like the afternoon) Now I'm running blind (running blind) I can't explain (can't explain) [AJ:] Last night I saw the fireworks the kind of pain that never hurts The one you hate to love that's made for you Another unsuspecting Sunday afternoon Another unsuspecting Sunday afternoon