[Patrick]

Originally posted by supaspaz

Hey, have you ever wanted to see a young Justin Timberlake and Ryan Gosling dancing to Boyz II Men? Cool!

Fantastic.

This was probably my only exposure to "Motownphilly" as a child:

[supaspaz]

Originally posted by Patrick

This was probably my only exposure to "Motownphilly" as a child:

Okay, this is one of the greatest things I have ever seen. Jodie Sweetin as the host of Pants-Off Dance-Off makes so much more sense now.

[Euphoria]

I just don't understand how I Drive Myself Crazy made it so far.

[supaspaz]

"We've Got It Goin' On" (1995)
Backstreet Boys
Hot 100: #69



Overall score: 7.44
High score: 10 (Konichiwa)
Low score: 3 (Evun)

The lowdown: The limited U.S. success of the Backstreet Boys' debut single delayed their efforts to break into the American market for another year-and-a-half. But overseas, they were an immediate sensation, especially in Germany, where this raucous party jam, co-written by Max Martin, reached the top five and was certified gold. When the pounding synth beat sweeps you away, it's not hard to understand why.

The vote: "We've Got In Goin' On" received the fewest 10's of any song in the top twenty, but it was buoyed by an additional ten scores of 8 or higher.

Best bit: Am I misunderstanding this line or is it really that dirty?: "Straight up funky when I get with you/Keep it ruthless when I get wet"

[supaspaz]

Nick, I hate you for this hat.

[Patrick]

Originally posted by supaspaz

Best bit: Am I misunderstanding this line or is it really that dirty?: "Straight up funky when I get with you/Keep it ruthless when I get wet"

All these years... the salaciousness of that lyric never hit me.

[supaspaz]

"Incomplete" (2005)
Never Gone
Hot 100: #13



Overall score: 7.50
High score: 10 (supaspaz, heckinglovato, Flashing Lights, V3$$3L., Carlton, borntodie, Changes, Right Direction)
Low score: 1 (superben)

The lowdown: With the exception of 'N Sync, all the groups included in this rate attempted a comeback after an extended hiatus, but only the Backstreet Boys truly found renewed success (and only for a short while). Their fourth album, Never Gone, was certified platinum, and its lead single—this sweeping, orchestral power ballad about lost love—reached #13 on the Hot 100, as well as the top ten of pop and adult contemporary radio.

The vote: Halfway through voting, "Incomplete" was perched in the top ten of our countdown with an average of 9. It tumbled from its lofty position after receiving five scores of 5 or less.

Best bit: This is glorious pop bombast of the highest order. Evanescence always wished they could write a song this good.

[supaspaz]

By the way, you should all take a moment to enjoy the lyrics to "Incomplete":

http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/backs...ncomplete.html

Wow. Pure poetry.

[Ace Reject]

I think it's criminal that Motownphilly is not in the top five! It still BANGS.

[the floacist]

Originally posted by Patrick

Let's do this.



It's good when people kinda get it. Jesus Christ Chasez is the way, the truth and the life. He sacrificed his career with an intentionally scatterbrained debut LP so that JT might release the same song, over and over again, forever and ever.

[Konichiwa]

motownphilly should have been top 10

[supaspaz]

Originally posted by the floacist

How did I miss that? I love when Patrick sneaks in with a flawless drag.

[supaspaz]

Originally posted by Ace Reject

I think it's criminal that Motownphilly is not in the top five! It still BANGS.

It's kind of crazy that Boyz II Men is unrepresented in the top ten. "Motownphilly" should definitely be there. Surely everyone can find something to enjoy about that song. It's so much fun!

[KLatz]

Originally posted by supaspaz

Since I was Team BSB, I never wanted Britney to be with Justin anyway. I always hoped that she would break up with him and get together with Nick Carter...

Strangely enough, though, "Cry Me a River" was the first time I actually liked Justin.

LOL the irony. If she were to get with anyone from BSB, I feel like she would've ended up AJ.. post JT, she always had a thing for people who were a mess

[KLatz]

Glad Drive Myself Crazy did well! Always had a special place in my heart for that song and video... and Justin platinum blonde curls

Surprised Motownphilly was the highest charting Boyz II Men song. Didn't know so many people loved it Regardless of it not being close to my favorite BIIM song, I'm glad they were represented by at least one song in the top 20! It does kinda bop a bit

Finally Incomplete is gone! Made it way too far in this rate. In my opinion, it's way to sappy.. and not in the good way And over We've Got It Goin' On, the ever-lasting bop that started it for BSB

Speaking of We've Got It Goin' On, it did surprisingly well in this rate, and I'm glad It was always one of my favorites from the Backstreet's Back album. I have good memories of being 7 and bopping hard with my sister to this gem Awesome it was able to slide into the top 20! Still BSB will never be forgiven for those awful denim/leather hybrid outfits ...they all still looked good in that video tho HaaAAAY

Kudos to me for guessing 3 of the 5 eliminations today tho Now we must sadly get rid of the good stuff

[KLatz]

Not even gonna lie, watching the MMC and Full House performances of Motownphilly actually made me appreciate the song much more. I'm almost kinda slayed

[V3$$3L.]

And with Motownphilly's meh placing, ATRL's poor taste rears its ugly head.

Again.

Y'all realize that "The One" is still in the running, right?

[andresg770]

I come back to check in on this rate and I find utter madness...
"Motownphilly" #18?? "End of the Road" didn't make it to the top 20 but "I Drive Myself Crazy" did? Wait, is Boyz II Men out already?? Did some of y'all even LISTEN to them???? I can't

Ugh, it's late Sunday night, I work tomorrow, and I'm clearly too old for this crap... Just let me know when "Show Me the Meaning of Being Godly" and "The Call" make it to the top 5.

[TheBronxGirl]

Wow at these Boyz II Men songs gone and Step by step gone too? SMH I wish I knew about this rate sooner. I love some NSYNC and BSB but that's a damn shame. This rate is something..

[TheBronxGirl]

Originally posted by Patrick

Fantastic.

This was probably my only exposure to "Motownphilly" as a child:

Really? Where did you live?