April 20, 2023, marks the 30th anniversary of the boy band Backstreet Boys officially forming a group consisting of Brian Littrell, Kevin Richardson, Nick Carter, Howie Dorough & AJ McLean. They have ten studio albums, including their recent Christmas record.
I grew up listening to the Backstreet Boys in the 90s. I remember hearing their first album when I was a kid – I was impressed; the rest was history. Some of my favourite memories include attending their concert many years ago and trying out the CD-Rom component of their album Backstreet Back. To this day, their music remains incredible. I enjoy their recent material, including a Christmas Album, A Backstreet Christmas. The Backstreet Boys are a timeless example of Pop since the 90s.
When I was nine years old, I had a necklace with a heart-shaped image of one of the members. I wore it quite often. I jumped with joy when I attended their concert in the late 90s in Montreal. I remember when each BSB member got attached to a harness and performed in the air. It was impressive.
I listened to Backstreet Boys on and off in recent years until I resumed hearing a few years later. Their album, DNA, was the one that had me listening to them more and more. Each album has an incredible depth- their music is dynamic and bold. The creativity in these last 30 years has been phenomenal. It’s impressive to hear the Backstreet Boys producing music that reminds fans of the 90s yet also sounds contemporary, which appeals to new fans – an incredible combination!
Some of my favourite songs include As Long As You Love Me, All I Have to Give, I’ll Never Break Your Break, Quit Playing Games With My Heart, and Chances.
Congratulations, Backstreet Boys, on 30 years of great music.
Wishing you success in your musical career.
Flora Youssef
Here are 10 videos from the Backstreet Boys that I chose. I enjoy all their videos; here are some of my favourites.
