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Thankful
Pop · 2017 · 6 tracks · 21m

Thankful

New Kids on the Block

Polished synth-pop and R&B harmonies that trade teenage angst for adult gratitude. A sleek, nostalgic bridge between the band's legacy and their modern sound.

May 12, 2017 · NKOTB Music

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A celebratory and polished reflection on a lifelong journey shared between friends and fans.

Tracklist · 6 Tracks · 21m
01
Heartbeat
3:24
02
Thankful
3:35
03
One More Night
3:18
04
Hard (Not Luvin U)
3:19
05
Still Sounds Good
3:14
06
We Were Here
4:21
Moments Worth Listening For
The explosive synth-brass hook on 'One More Night' that bridges the gap between 1988 and 2017.
The stripped-back, earnest vocal delivery in the opening verse of the title track 'Thankful'.
The way the harmonies swell into a wall of sound during the final chorus of 'We Were Here'.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Thankful sound next to the rest of New Kids on the Block's catalogue?

Nostalgia+1.6σ

The writing leans notably further into nostalgia than the rest of the catalogue.

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