Their first song on the Hot 100 in 11 years.
Their first Grammy nomination in 17 years.
Their biggest arena tour in 18 years.
Credit: Dennis Leupold
Were not going to say Backstreets back (all right!
That was the first song that really got us all excited, Kevin Richardson says.
Both songs are completely different, Brian Littrell tells EW.
Backstreet Boys are either known for dance songs or something that tugs on your heartstrings.
Chances is a love song.
But we did it all in a Backstreet way with our harmonies.
Because if theres one central element or is it molecule?
to the Backstreet DNA, its that patented five-member blend.
(BSBs last a cappella track was Just to Be Close to You in 1997.)
Its fitting after 25 years to go back to who we are, Littrell says.
This is a pivotal moment in our career where I do see a shift, Littrell says.
What are the chances that we would still be here talking about Backstreet Boys new music?
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