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The countdown begins. In 12 days the Backstreet Boys' new album will be released. Maariv Lanoar got to listen
to it long before anyone else got to, only to find out - for you - it was worth waiting for. The touching words,
the dancing beats and the final conclusion - they're all here. are you ready?

They made two albums, sold 28 million copies, have gone platinum in 16 different countries (including Israel)
and actually defined themselves as the best boy band in the world. But since then Howie Dorough, AJ McLean,
Nick Carter, Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson, the Backstreet Boys, have disappeared for along time. They
fought their manager, got held back at the recording studio and let other boy bands like five and n'sync
conquer the market. But the boys don't give up so easily. in 12 days their 3rd album will be released, and as
Nick said:"This album will show everyone who is the best boy band in the world". Just like their last two
albums, "Millennium" was also taped at "Cherion" studios in Sweden with the help of the winning team Max
Martin and Christian Londin (my note: I hope that's the right way to spell their names!).

Maariv Lanoar got to lay it's hands on it long before anyone else, just to find out - for you - if Nick's
statement is true. According to the amazing results (even our messengers know each and every note of this
album), the guy knew what he was talking about. Are you sitting? Can we start? Then let's not wait any longer.

Dear excited readers, welcome the following historic list. For the first and exclusive time, you have the
complete details about all the hits that are going to make this summer hot. Now, more than ever, Backstreet's
back!

Track number 1:

title: "larger than life".

about the song: a stormy opening for the album, with a song that combines the hit "Everybody" with a Robbie
Williams-style singing (my note: a famous british singer). Later we get a sweeping powerful guitar solo, that
wouldn't have embarrassed the Offspring. absolutely smashing.

quote: "can't you see, how your love's affecting our reality".

Track number 2:

title: "I want it that way".

about the song: The first single off the album, will probably turn into a huge summer hit in seconds. Its opening
has cute electronic sounds, and the first verse is simply nice, melodic mid-tempo pop. A romantic and moving
song, and the proof to that is its bombastic ending with an acoustic piano.

quote: "Now I can see that we're falling apart, from the way that it used to be".

Track number 3:

title: "Show me the meaning".

about the song: A slow quite ballad with a gentle spanish guitar, which is joined towards the end with touching
violins. Each verse here is sang by a different boy, which creates an interesting sound, but still a bit
disappointing, according to the usual Backstreet standards. We don't see any reason why it can't turn into a
big christmas hit, though.

quote: "Tell me why, I can't be there, where you are, there's something missing in my heart".

Track number 4:

title: "It's got to be you".

about the song: A jumpy pop song, just like the classic Backstreet style. The tune is catchy, the rhymes are
catchy and it gives you a happy feeling. Our opinion: probably one of the future singles.

quote: "You make me lose my head, a hungry mouth must be fed".

Track number 5:

title: "Need you tonight".

about the song: The romantic words, the classic piano, the broken voice that almost sounds like crying. The
perfect song to sing to your ex-girlfriend if you want her back. There's no doubt even the toughest girls will
melt when they'll hear this song.

quote:"What we have is so hard, this time".

Track number 6:

title: "Don't want you back".

about the song: Squeaky record effects? A funky-soul beat?? Techno sounds??? Don't want you back????
The boys probably fell on their heads. There's something very weird about this song and its war-declaration
intentions. Really not typical.

quote: Don't want you back, 'cause you're no good for me".

Track number 7:

title: "Don't wanna lose you now".

about the song: The second half of the album begins with another ballad, but not just another ballad. This one
is really good! A very impressive production, which includes deep flute sounds that gives the song a deep
emotional feeling.

quote: My place is always near you, I wish I never would 've lose you".

Track number 8:

title: "The one."

about the song: Until now none of the songs on the album was extremely outstanding for its great qualities.
They were all popy, romantic, jumpy or emotional - but none of them really knocked us out. On track number 8
it happens. The one is just a perfect pop song. A fun song. A song you can go to the beach with, get up in the
morning with or even study to a test with without getting sick of it. Actually, you feel like dancing and
screaming every time you hear it. We think this song will turn out to be the biggest hit of this album.

quote:"I'll be the one, who will make all your sorrows undone".

Track number 9:

title:"Back to your heart".

about the song: Another ballad, only this time it has sort of a winter feeling. This track, written by Kevin, is
recommended to listen to when it's raining outside and you need to hide at home under your big blankets. The
song has an acoustic guitar in it, which undoubtedly gives it a deeper feeling.

quote: "you may call me crazy, but I'll do everything to make things work."

Track number 10:

title: "Spanish eyes".

about the song: The boys were always attracted to the spanish language, and now it turns out they are also
attracted to spanish eyes. The song is another ballad, this time its similar to what Lional Richie sang in the
80's. We think this song will not only turn into a huge hit, but it'll also become the first slow dance for many
new couples...

quote:"I love you from a distance, I can't get that far".

Track number 11:

title: "No one else comes close".

about the song: This time the boys do a black-style ballad. The kind of a ballad that Boys II Men would love to
sing, and exactly the kind that we would love to get out of the album. We're sorry, but it's really the worse
song on the album. It's a good thing they put it near the end.

quote: "You're the special girl for me, and you always will be".

Track number 12:

title: "The perfect fan".

about the song: Girls, this is the song for you. A song that doesn't talk, for a change, about girls that mistreat
them and then leave them. A song that is dedicated to the only girl who'll always be faithful to them - the real
fan. The last song on the album is a beautiful ballad with violins, and as you can understand from its name, it is
dedicated to all the Backstreet Boys Moms. A great ending for the album.

quote:"You showed me everything I needed to see".