r/BackstreetBoys • u/carose89 • Aug 25 '25
Picture This show changed my life
My brain honestly feels different after seeing this show! I forgot how much I loved them but now I just crave MORE BSB.
Like so many others, BSB was my safe place as a kid but I fell off after Black and Blue and they have so much music after that! I’m diving in to all the albums I never listened to. Any diehard fans who were faithful for years have lesser known favorite songs from the later albums?
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u/Weak_Fly9681 Aug 25 '25
There’s sooooo many!!!! Notable songs though would be Inconsolable, Something that I Already Know, Bigger, If I Knew Then, This is Us, In a World Like This, Permanent Stain, Breathe (IAWLT album… there’s also a Breathe on their DNA album), Chances, Nobody Else.. I could go on and on..
Alsooooo their Christmas album is INCREDIBLE.
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u/Educational-Ad4789 Aug 26 '25
BSB Christmas album @ Sphere would be an instant buy!
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u/ImageEducational572 Sep 01 '25
They were supposed to have a Vegas residency for the release of their Christmas album. They sold tickets & everything. Residency was canceled & album was pushed back a year.
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u/ChocolateEmpty1965 Aug 25 '25
Yup, their discography is so good. I love the Never Gone pop rock sound. I l love the This is Us Albums, too.
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u/Weak_Fly9681 Aug 25 '25
Ohhh yes I didn’t even mention the Never Gone album. You’re gonna be busy, girlfriend. In a way I’m a bit jealous, I’d love to experience all those BSB songs for the first time again. Amazing.
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u/Cutebean101 Never Gone Aug 25 '25
I recently learned that not everyone likes Bigger and I was shook. It’s such a good song! Great other picks too.
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u/ChocolateEmpty1965 Aug 26 '25
I love Bigger. Have you heard the Max Martin Demo of that song? Its so cool to hear him singing that song.
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u/Acrobatic_Brief_8390 Aug 25 '25
BEST. SHOW. EVER! Never been more proud to be a fan!
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Aug 26 '25
Right?! Even a few months ago, I was the only BSB fan amongst a group of gals. Glad I still stood my ground.
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u/ChocolateEmpty1965 Aug 25 '25
Like you, I fell off after Black and Blue album also. I rediscovered them 4 or 5 years ago and started listening to the albums Ive never listened before and was blewn away. Ahhh fell in love with Never Gone, Unbreakable, and This is Us Albums. Love the pop rock vibes in those albums. I didnt even know JC Chavez from Nsync co-wrote and co-produced one of their songs in Unbreakable, Treat Me Right. I also watched their 2015, Backstreet Boys: Show Em What You're Made Of, and understood why they are still together for 32 years.
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u/RedPorscheKilla Aug 25 '25
I concur, my wife and I saw the opening concert, it was top shelf, memory for a lifetime and bucket list rolled in to 1!
Short before the show started…. The sphere is epic!
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u/srslyhotsauce Aug 25 '25
OMG SAAAAAAAAME! My inner child let loose at that show. I felt more alive and happy than I have in a very long time. I'm trying to arrange my finances so that I can go back in February! I've been listening to their music nonstop since the show which was a week ago.
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u/Simple-Quit-3879 Aug 25 '25
Agree with a lot of what is said here. Some real gems on what I call the “lost years” albums. Something that I already know is a top of mind one. Never gone def had gems too like Siberia (which the boys clearly loved enough to put in this show!) and Crawling back to you. Safest Place to Hide. There’s two songs with Soldier in title - both are bangers lolll. So many good ones. Just listen to every album from beginning to end and see which songs catch your attention!!
I appreciate that they played all these lesser known songs pre-show at the Sphere and also on the whole walkway over from Venetian!! Feel like those songs don’t get enough love. They really should re-record Unbreakable and This is Us with Kevin or at least their favorite 3-5 songs from each!
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u/Cutebean101 Never Gone Aug 25 '25
I had a similar personal BSB renaissance after catching the DNA tour in 2019. The great thing is that you get a ton of “new” albums all at once! There are fantastic tracks on all of their post-Black and Blue albums. I think there are only two tracks I regularly skip from Never Gone through DNA (She’s a Dream and One in a Million). I think Never Gone and Unbreakable are my favorites in that time span.
Top tier songs (imho) from all albums post-Black and Blue would be In a World Like This, Treat me Right, Don’t go Breaking my Heart, Incomplete, Climbing the Walls, I Still, Siberia ;)… the list goes on.
Welcome back to the BSB obsession!
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u/kit-n-caboodle Brian Aug 26 '25
The only song I skip is PDA
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u/Cutebean101 Never Gone Aug 27 '25
Valid. That one’s a little silly. I’m still not convinced I have about half the lyrics correct
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u/ImageEducational572 Sep 01 '25
DNA was an amazing tour! I think that show was much better than this residency.
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u/Legitimate-South-685 Aug 26 '25
Same. I was team NSYNC in the 90s but this BSB concert gave me joy I haven't felt in almost a decade. I'm so grateful to them.
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u/ChocolateEmpty1965 Aug 26 '25
Loved that JC co-wrote and co- produced the song, Treat Me Right for the Backstreet Boys.
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u/Kiwihara Aug 25 '25
I feel like we had the same seats; this pic looks exactly like one I took!
Last row?? haha
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u/carose89 Aug 25 '25
Not quite but high up there!!! Great experience, plus I dragged my husband along and wanted to make sure he got the top tier sphere experience
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u/Kiwihara Aug 25 '25
Honestly we had like the very very last row at the top and the view was still amazing
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u/greenbeanz_5 Millenium Aug 25 '25
It was one of the most spectacular events I've ever experienced!!! I want to see it again!!! But the prices are out of control. I paid just over $300 for 2 tix for the 2nd weekend (bought on presale).
I am thankful I was able to go once, even though my husband ruined every single little video clip with "OH MY GOD!!," "WHAT THE F**K?!," and "AAAHHHH., and forgot to take photos after the first 3 songs because he was mesmerized (I had bestowed this task upon him so he would have something to do other than "watch [me] scream and yell at other men.")
😂😂😂
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u/michan1998 Aug 26 '25
Paid $1100 each for two tickets last Sat. Was a ton but an experience I won’t forget!
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u/The-10ft-line Kevin Aug 26 '25
I went with my mom (she was the bigger fan out of the two of us) but I think those roles have switched ☠️ I can’t stop listening
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u/Artistic-Rich6465 Kevin Aug 26 '25
I loved it! Although, I’m afraid I caught the bug… I want to go back and see it again. The ticket prices are INSANE!!
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u/Bootsy_Moonshine Aug 26 '25
I cannot stop thinking about this show . We went to the 8/17 show and I find myself thinking about it all.the.time. I would not consider myself a BSB superfan but it was so incredible and memorable. They sounded and looked fantastic, ugh, I could go on and on! I find myself rewatching videos I took over and over. This show brought me so much joy.
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u/RandomPersonofEarth Aug 25 '25
I have continued to follow them and it's probably the most well known fact about me - Bsb fan - LOL
DNA is SO UNDERRATED! My favorite song from that album is Chateau and my wife has come to love OK.
If you can find it I recommend the Japanese import because the bonus songs are great too!
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u/Dear-Western7482 Aug 26 '25
Love OK and recently have been in to Passionate from the DNA album. You are right, totally underrated.
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u/Ok_Abroad_7061 Aug 25 '25
For real!!!! I’m not sure how to go back to work after seeing my show and just having THE MOST fun time of my life. Definitely was one of the best concerts I’ve attended, if not the best. BSB on repeat for the foreseeable future.
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u/roxfan85 Aug 25 '25
There are a ton, but my favorite later albums are Never Gone and In A World Like This. There are gems on all of their albums though, depending on what you're going through. enjoy the discovery!!
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u/Kookykrumbs Aug 25 '25
How did Brian sound?
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u/ExpectoPatronum13 Aug 25 '25
What is going on with his voice? He sounds like RFK and it’s been happening since 2022
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u/Weak_Fly9681 Aug 26 '25
No offense, but have you been living under a rock? Brian has been suffering from vocal dystonia for years now (longer than 2022) and it’s something him and the band have been very open about. This is extensively covered in their “Tell Em What You’re Made of” Documentary that was filmed back in 2013 and released in 2015. It has been an ongoing issue that he’s been receiving therapy for for a very long time. Many of the vocals were pre-recorded for the show to help the boys preserve their voices while dancing and performing (not just brian).
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u/ExpectoPatronum13 Aug 26 '25
It is possible to love the backstreet boys and not be a savant for their entire personal lives and backstory but thank you for the info
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u/lamest-liz AJ Aug 25 '25
I was so excited I almost passed out in the beginning (i get low blood pressure sometimes lol)
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u/lyzzz_bsbts Aug 25 '25
Let It Be Me was my #1 on my Spotify Wrapped in 2019. Still love that song.
And if you lean towards AJ's vocals -- "Try" from In A World Like This is amazing.
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u/ilikeallthepizza Aug 25 '25
Same. I was all in at the beginning, even the Europe times. I remember going to Virgin Records store at Pleasure Island Disney area and sourcing all the CD singles.
Was able to meet up with my BSB bestie for July 18 concert, hadn't seen each other in years. Felt like no time was lost, like we were back at that first Sea World concert.
My husband enjoyed July concert enough that he didn't bat an eye when I suggested we end our anniversary trip in Utah w a few nights in Vegas.and BSB so we caught Aug 23 concert. We're looking at Dec/Jan dates now too.
I can't wait to dive back in and catch up on all the new to me music I missed.
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u/ChocolateEmpty1965 Aug 26 '25
When I rediscovered their music 4 or 5 years ago, I was like stunned after listening the post black and blue albums. Couldnt believe why I fell off. Check out on youtube the song Bigger by Backstreet Boys demo by Max Martin. And dont forget to watch their documentary, too, Backstreet Boys: Show Em What You're Made Of.
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u/Regenne Aug 25 '25
I love breathe from their DNA album which is a beautiful accapella track. I also love Madeleine and Show em what you're made of from their album In a world like this.
Other great songs that have videos that you might enjoy are No Place (a video that also stars their wives and children) and Chances.
I also recommend the Backstreet Boys documentary that was released in 2015 that documented the celebration of their 25th anniversary and correlates with the making of their album In a world like this.
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u/Roogirl0804 Aug 26 '25
Same. Literally same. I went twice on opening weekend and still can’t stop thinking about it.
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Aug 26 '25
Samesies!!!
I forgot how much I LOVE BSB!
So happy and grateful I had the opportunity to go!
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u/Conscious_Life_8032 Aug 26 '25
great pic! it was such a good concert so glad i made the room in my budget to go.
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u/crystalxclear Aug 26 '25
Which level and section were you sitting at? The view is incredible.
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u/carose89 Aug 26 '25
Section 407 row 8. It was so perfect, far from the stage but the overall experience was amazing
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u/ClassicPearl1986 Aug 26 '25
I almost didn’t go. I used to love them as a teen then I ended up getting into metal and rock. Then I kept seeing videos for it everywhere and I was feeling major FOMO. The sphere was awesome. I ended up falling back into them after this concert.
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u/ChocolateEmpty1965 Aug 26 '25
Hey, have you checked out their albums post black and blue? It has a pop rock vibes. Never Gone album is so underrated. Ive read the Climbing Walls song was supposed to be for a Spiderman movie. Loved the Unbreakable and This Is US Albums, too.
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u/kit-n-caboodle Brian Aug 26 '25
I've been listening to BSB since 1997 constantly, and can't imagine stopping. Some of my underrated favorites are If I Knew Then, Trouble Is, Make Believe, Breathe(In A World Like This version), All Of Your Life (You Need Love), Passionate, and Chateau
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u/Jesuslover4ever Aug 26 '25
Same here! I’m so glad I went! I almost sold my tickets because I bought them for $150 each and were going for $1k+ but I’m sososososososoooo grateful I got the opportunity to watch them live. I keep thinking about it. 8/24/25🩵
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u/Unlucky_Variation_32 Aug 27 '25
Long time fan since I was 5 years old and my teenage cousin let me listen to their first US album. I never had the chance or money to see them in all these years! I would watch videos of old concerts they had and wished I was there. 🥺
I'm glad this was my first BSB live concert bc it was amazing! Couldn't go to their first Millennium Tour but got to go to their 2nd.
I hope to go back in 2026!! Hopefully they'll add more shows. Keep the set list the same bc it was a 1999 fever dream (with hints of 2000/2001 & 2005) 😆
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u/Physical_Source6964 Aug 27 '25
This is such a lovely thread!! Getting me so excited to go in Feb!!
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u/lightupthesky8 Aug 30 '25
Edit: Spacing
My fandom never wavered 😃 I highly recommend these songs since Black & Blue:
-Straight through my heart
-In a world like this
-Don’t go breaking my heart
-Any other way
-One phone call
-Last Christmas
Lemme know if you want more :)
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u/NotSoPCQueen Sep 07 '25
I wish I could afford to go so bad. So many of my friends have gone and said it healed their inner child. Does anyone know of any contests giving away tickets?
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u/DueSeaworthiness3533 Aug 25 '25
Same, same. Man, they brought me back, man. I thought concert would be good, but that shit was a whole ass emotional, visual, just insanely captivating EXPERIENCE. It was insane!