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
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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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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