Top tracks — play these first
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No Matter What — This track serves as the emotional centerpiece of the album, combining powerful vocals with a poignant message about unconditional love and resilience.
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Where Have You Been? — The song features a catchy melody and showcases the band's harmonization skills, making it a standout track that encapsulates their signature sound.
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All That I Need (Phil da Costa's Oxygen edit) — This version highlights the group's ability to deliver heartfelt ballads, reinforcing their appeal as pop balladeers while adding a modern twist.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single captures late '90s pop with solid harmonies but lacks depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The first track features a soaring chorus that showcases the group's harmonies, while the second track shifts to a more subdued, reflective tone.
- The final track is an edited version, which alters the original arrangement and pacing of the song.
- Each song maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, contributing to a cohesive sound throughout the single.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Boyzone's reputation and success in the late '90s boy band scene.
- Career context
- Released on July 23, 1998, No Matter What was Boyzone's third studio album, following their successful self-titled debut and the commercially potent A Different Beat. At this point in their career, they had firmly established themselves as one of Ireland's leading pop acts, capitalizing on their growing fanbase across Europe and beyond.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Westlife· Take That· Backstreet Boys
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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No Matter What
The chorus emphasizes unwavering commitment through anthemic repetition and soaring melodies, embodying the theme of steadfast love.
The use of repetition here not only reinforces the emotional intensity but also makes it instantly memorable, allowing listeners to connect deeply with its message.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Matter What 4:36
- 2 Where Have You Been? 3:09
- 3 All That I Need (Phil da Costa's Oxygen edit) 3:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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