Thankful
New Kids on the Block · 2017
21 min · 6 tracks · contemporary R&B
A nostalgic blend of contemporary R&B and pop, marked by smooth harmonies and reflective lyrics that celebrate connection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Heartbeat Start here — The opening track establishes the album's emotional core with its pulsating rhythm and themes of love and longing, setting the tone for the project.
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Thankful — This title track encapsulates gratitude through heartfelt lyrics and an uplifting melody, showcasing the group's vocal chemistry and sincerity.
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We Were Here — Closing the EP, this track reflects on shared memories and experiences, wrapping up the album with a poignant sense of nostalgia and unity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of nostalgic energy
- feel-good sing-alongs with friends
- upbeat tracks for casual gatherings
- quick doses of catchy melodies
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- seek deep lyrical complexity
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued creativity and relevance in the later stages of their career.
- Career context
- Released in 2017, Thankful is New Kids on the Block's first EP since their reunion and marks a return to the music landscape after a hiatus following 2013’s 10. The album showcases the group's evolution as they embrace a more mature sound while retaining elements of their signature pop style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Backstreet Boys· NSYNC· 98 Degrees
Tracklist
- 1 Heartbeat Start here 3:24
- 2 Thankful 3:35
- 3 One More Night 3:18
- 4 Hard (Not Luvin U) 3:19
- 5 Still Sounds Good 3:15
- 6 We Were Here 4:21
What to play next
Still Kids
2024
Continues the modern sound and themes introduced in Thankful.
10
2013
Sets the stage for Thankful with a similar contemporary vibe.
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