98 Degrees and Rising
98 Degrees · 1998
82 min · 22 tracks · contemporary R&B
A blend of smooth harmonies and catchy hooks that define late '90s boy band pop.
Why this album works
'98 Degrees and Rising' peaked at number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart and has been certified multi-platinum by the RIAA. Its success solidified the band's place within the pop landscape of the late '90s, particularly with hits like 'The Hardest Thing' and 'True to Your Heart,' which showcased their vocal harmonies and romantic themes.
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 1998, '98 Degrees and Rising' was the group's second studio album, following their self-titled debut in 1997. By this time, 98 Degrees had begun to carve out a niche in the contemporary R&B scene, gaining traction as part of the boy band wave that included NSYNC and Backstreet Boys.
- 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.
Disc 1
- 1 Intro 0:41
- 2 Heat It Up 4:16
- 3 If She Only Knew Standout 4:29
- 4 I Do (Cherish You) 3:46
- 5 Fly With Me 3:50
- 6 Still 4:01
- 7 Because of You 4:57
- 8 Give It Up (interlude) 1:31
- 9 Do You Wanna Dance 4:15
- 10 True to Your Heart Standout 4:17
- 11 To Me You're Everything 4:09
- 12 The Hardest Thing Standout 4:34
- 13 She's Out of My Life 3:09
- 14 Invisible Man 4:42
- 15 The Hardest Thing (U Be U mix) 3:42
- 16 Because of You (Hex Hector dance mix) 3:05
Disc 2
- 1 This Gift 4:07
- 2 The Christmas Song 4:08
- 3 If Every Day Could Be Christmas 5:04
- 4 Little Drummer Boy 3:27
- 5 I’ll Be Home for Christmas 2:05
- 6 Christmas Wish 3:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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