What makes Counting Down by Human Nature notable?

'Counting Down' reached the top of the Australian charts, showcasing Human Nature's growing popularity. Its blend of original songs and classic covers, including their rendition of 'Eternal Flame', helped the group gain recognition beyond Australia and contributed to the resurgence of doo-wop-inspired pop in the late '90s. Released in 1999, 'Counting Down' was Human Nature's third studio album, following their successful sophomore effort 'Telling Everybody'. At this point in their career, the Australian vocal group was transitioning from a largely cover-based repertoire to original material, aiming to solidify their identity in the pop music scene.