that they were weak where the Backstreets were strong — namely, they
couldn't really deliver the seductive mid-tempo pop tunes and ballads
that were the backbone of the Boys' crossover success. Songs like
"Shape of My Heart," which flows as gracefully as "I Want It That Way,"
prove that the Backstreet Boys do teen pop ballads better than anyone,
but what's interesting about Black & Blue is how aggressively
they protect their territory. Of course, it's relative protection,
the man behind the biggest hits by all three artists. Consequently,
it's not a coincidence that "Get Another Boyfriend" is a dead ringer
for "It's Gonna Be Me" crossed with "Baby One More Time,"
but what gives Black & Blue character is that it's clear
that the Backstreets want to remain kings of their world.
So, the ballads are smoother than ever, and their dance numbers
hit harder, all in an attempt to keep their throne. It works,
even if it takes a couple spins before the singles stand out,
since the Backstreets' material and voices are stronger than
that of their peers, adding up to state of the art teen-pop.
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