Backstreet Boys--New Album News

A lot (and we mean a lot!) has been going on with the Backstreet Boys. They've finished up their summer tour, they've been writing new songs, laying down tracks in the studio for their new album (which should be released sometimes in the Spring), and trying to catch a few Z's when they have the chance! If you thought that you've been having a rough time in school, the Boys have had to learn new languages throughout the world. In addition to the Spanish versions of "I'll Never Break your Heart" and "Anywhere for You," they've recorded an Italian version of "Quit Playin Games" called "Non Puoi Lasciarmi Cosi." (which translates in to "You Can't Leave me Like This") For the lastest dish on their new album, language barriers, and the many famous folks that are clamoring to make beautiful music with the boys, keep reading!

With your debut CD going multi-platinum, are you nervous or pressured about the next CD?

Kevin Richardson: Most of the pressure is just what we put on ourselves. We always want to just keep progressing, making better music, better videos, putting on better shows, and keep growing.
A.J. McLean: The new album will definitely be a growth period for us. Vocal challenges, different producers--we're going to try to broaden our range. Everything has been working out great for us for these first two albums. We're not going to make any drastic changes quite yet. The Backstreet Boys have a long way to go.
Brian Littrell: There are a lot of things we still want to achieve as a group. A lot of goals and a lot more albums. Many more videos.

Have you guys had a chance to do any songwriting?

Howie Dorough: During the downtime of Brian's surgery, some of us took time to do some writing. I did some writing before and I'm doing some writing with Gary Baker. Kevin and A.J. are going to be doing some writing and Nick is doing some on his own also. So we're definitely gearing towards riting a lot more material for the next album.
Kevin: We've already received a couple of demos from the Bee Gees. Barry Gibb actually sent a demo in with his voice on it for us. We're excited about the possibility of doing some work with him. The band is also going to work with Denniz PoP and Max Martin, the guys responsible for "As Long as You Love Me," "Quit Playing Games," and "Backstreet's Back." There's a possibility that we'll work with Diane Warren [who has written songs for, among others, Celine Dion, Monica, and 98 Degrees] and maybe Teddy Riley from Blackstreet.

Is it difficult to sing in different languages? For instance with "I'll Never Break Your Heart," do you basically know how to speak Spanish?

Nick Carter: Not really. We had a translator come in, but Howie knows Spanish and I know a few words here and there.
Howie: I've kind of tried to influence the guys into translating a couple of our songs to Spanish. It's personal because I'm part Spanish. My mom is Puerto Rican, it's part of my blood and I want to reach everybody out there.
A.J.: We've been offered and asked to do a few things in Dutch, German, and Asian languages. It's kind of a challenge for us. It's something different. It allows the fans from that country to have a little something of us that is kind of a personal thing.

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