98 Degrees
98 Degrees · 1997
48 min · 13 tracks · contemporary R&B
Smooth harmonies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, crafting quintessential '90s R&B ballads that resonate with emotional depth.
Why this album works
The album achieved commercial success, peaking at number 31 on the Billboard 200 and eventually being certified platinum by the RIAA. With hits like 'Invisible Man,' it helped shape the boy band genre, influencing future acts and solidifying their place within the pop landscape of the era.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo emotional flow heartfelt lyrics with smooth harmonies for nostalgic moments
- Context
- Released on July 29, 1997, this self-titled debut album marked 98 Degrees' entrance into the pop and R&B scene. At this time, they were still establishing their identity after forming in 1995, quickly gaining recognition alongside contemporaries like Backstreet Boys and NSYNC during the boy band boom of the late '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Pitbull· Panic! at the Disco· Taylor Swift· Prince· Katy Perry· Ricky Martin· Madonna
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:39
- 2 Come and Get It 4:28
- 3 Invisible Man Standout 4:43
- 4 Was It Something I Didn’t Say Standout 4:30
- 5 Take My Breath Away Standout 5:18
- 6 Hand in Hand 0:31
- 7 Intermood 4:00
- 8 Dreaming 2:51
- 9 Heaven’s Missing an Angel 4:43
- 10 I Wasn’t Over You 4:21
- 11 Completely 4:06
- 12 Don’t Stop the Love 4:32
- 13 I Wanna Love You 3:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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