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This Is Us

Backstreet Boys · 2009

40 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B · dance-pop · teen pop

A polished blend of dance-pop and R&B that showcases heartfelt ballads and upbeat anthems.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • heartfelt anthems for gatherings
  • uplifting vibes for road trips
  • easy listening for casual moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced music
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Themes
heartfelt ballads· 2000s pop resurgence· aspiration and resilience
Career context
Released in 2009, 'This Is Us' marked the Backstreet Boys' return to the mainstream after a hiatus following their 2005 album 'Never Gone'. This album came during a resurgence for the group as they sought to re-establish their presence in the pop landscape amidst changing musical trends and a new generation of fans.
Stylistic neighbors
NSYNC· 98 Degrees· O-Town
Sounds like this from elsewhere
FutureSex/LoveSounds by Justin Timberlake — Shares polished production and a mix of R&B ballads with upbeat dance tracks from the same era.
Good Girl Gone Bad by Rihanna — Combines catchy pop hooks with heartfelt lyrics, encapsulating the 2000s pop resurgence.
Because of You by Ne-Yo — Features smooth R&B melodies and themes of love and resilience, echoing the emotional register of 'This Is Us'.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Straight Through My Heart 3:27
  • 2 Bigger 3:16
  • 3 Bye Bye Love 4:20
  • 4 All of Your Life (You Need Love) 3:55
  • 5 If I Knew Then 3:16
  • 6 This Is Us 3:03
  • 7 PDA 3:48
  • 8 Masquerade 3:03
  • 9 She's a Dream 3:58
  • 10 Shattered 3:53
  • 11 Undone 4:14

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