Is By Request a good place to start with Boyzone?

Yes, By Request is recommended as a starting point for new Boyzone listeners. A heartfelt collection of ballads showcasing Boyzone's harmonious vocals and emotive delivery wrapped in polished pop production. By Request is Boyzone's first compilation album, released in January 1999, during a period when they were at the peak of their popularity in the UK and Ireland. Following their successful albums like 'A Different Beat' and the single releases that had established them as leading figures in the pop scene, this album serves as a celebration of their greatest hits.

Who is By Request for?

By Request works well if you're into steady melodic journey throughout, heartfelt ballads for reflection and vibrant anthems for sing-alongs.

How many songs are on By Request?

By Request has 19 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.

By Request

Boyzone · 1999

71 min · 19 tracks · pop music

A heartfelt collection of ballads showcasing Boyzone's harmonious vocals and emotive delivery wrapped in polished pop production.

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Top tracks — play these first

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No Matter What — This track showcases the band's emotional depth and vocal harmonies, becoming one of their signature songs that resonated widely with fans.
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I Love the Way You Love Me Start here — As one of their most commercially successful singles, it exemplifies Boyzone's knack for romantic ballads that dominated charts in the late 90s.
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Words — A poignant cover that highlights the group’s vocal strength while connecting deeply with listeners through its universal themes of love and communication.
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Father and Son — This rendition brings a fresh take to a classic song, showcasing Boyzone's ability to reinterpret timeless material with sensitivity and warmth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady melodic journey throughout
heartfelt ballads for reflection
vibrant anthems for sing-alongs
late-night emotional connection
nostalgic tunes for reminiscing

Maybe skip if you

seeking fast-paced excitement
prefer instrumental over vocals

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified Boyzone's status after prior successes, reaching number one and multi-platinum sales.
Themes: romantic ballads· late '90s pop nostalgia
Moods: Nostalgic· Introspective
Career context: By Request is Boyzone's first compilation album, released in January 1999, during a period when they were at the peak of their popularity in the UK and Ireland. Following their successful albums like 'A Different Beat' and the single releases that had established them as leading figures in the pop scene, this album serves as a celebration of their greatest hits.
Stylistic neighbors: Westlife· Take That· Backstreet Boys